Get your tickets for Dean-Lee gubernatorial debate in Kingsport

Former police chief Mark Johnson greeted friends, well wishers and former co-workers during a reception to honor Johnson Thursday at the Senior Center. Johnson shakes hands with Mayor Dennis Deal as newly appointed chief Chad Mosely and Officer Dustin Dean look on.

Video and photos: Former CHPD chief attributes resignation decision to 'political environment'

Bobby Rachel, 73, is accused of intimidating juveniles at S. Holston Lake with a fake badge, a gun and other law enforcement equipment.

Alleged police imposter accused of intimidating juveniles with badge and gun

Be sure to watch the Thursday paper each week to see 'This week's football picks' to cheer (or jeer) your favorite sports writers (all in good fun, of course).

This week's football picks leave staff divided

Dobyns-Bennett’s Ian Hicks (30) and Cameron Williamson (11) celebrate after a Hicks touchdown run against Science Hill at Tipton Stadium in Johnson City. At right is the Tribe’s Nick Starke.

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Indians face task of tackling Tornadoes

There is a Tornado warning in effect for the Dobyns-Bennett football team, which visits three-time defending TSSAA Class 3A champion on Friday night.

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Get your tickets for Dean-Lee gubernatorial debate in Kingsport

The event is sponsored by the Kingsport Times News and Johnson City Press, and will air across the state on the PBS network of stations.

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Dobyns-Bennett’s McKenzie Guest (2) gains control of the ball against Jefferson County’s Zoe Tolzmann during the second half Thursday at Indian Highland Park in Kingsport.

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Tribe takes high-intensity match with Patriots

In a match that had all the intensity of a postseason contest, the Dobyns-Bennett girls soccer team held on for a 2-1 win over Jefferson County on Thursday night at Indian Highland Park.

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Volunteer’s Emily Hatley tips the over Dobyns-Bennett’s Staley Humphries (6) and Hannah Watson (7) during Thursday’s Big 6 match inside the Buck Van Huss Dome in Kingsport.

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Devine’s Indians sweep Falcons for win No. 24

The Dobyns-Bennett volleyball team continued building an impressive season Thursday night at the Buck Van Huss Dome with a Big 6 Conference win over Volunteer in straight sets, 25-14, 25-20, 25-11.

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Quarterback Luke Pollack (7) is averaging over 200 yards of total offense per game for the Rebels this season.

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Region 1 football statistics

Sullivan South quarterback Luke Pollack has rushed for 615 yards in five games this season. That’s the highest total of any player in Northeast Tennessee, from the reporting schools in Region 1.

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It makes sense to have Narcan in our schools

The federal government’s so-called war on drugs began in that time with the hope of eradicating the use of soft and hard drugs. The effort failed, and now we find Sullivan County schools joining others nationwide in stocking Narcan, a lifesaving drug that reverses the effects of opioid overdoses.

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Starnes leads Cove to first district golf title in 6 years

“It’s been a while. It was a good win for us. The kids played good. I’m proud of them. We’ve got five seniors, so it was a good win for them. A good way to go out in the district.”

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Church Hill Police Department

Video and photos: Former CHPD chief attributes resignation decision to 'political environment'

“The hardest part of my job has been it's political nature; specifically, trying to achieve law enforcement objectives while operating within an increasingly predominant political environment." — former CHPD Chief Mark Johnson

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Dobyns-Bennett's Katerina Scott lines up a putt on hole No. 4 during the Large Schools Region 1 tournament at the Blackthorn Club in Jonesborough on Thursday.

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D-B girls capture region golf title, secure state berth

Among the individuals qualifying for state after Thursday’s Large School Region 1 golf tournament were South’s Kara Carter, Volunteer’s Jon Wes Lovelace, and Tennessee High’s Lily Self and Jack Tickle.

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Sullivan County Sheriff''s Office

Alleged police imposter accused of intimidating juveniles with badge and gun

Inside the vehicle the SCSO allegedly located flashing red and blue lights, a “Wildlife” stickers; and police - style radios were located, as well as a firearm and police-style badge which were discovered in the glove compartment.

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Splash Pad

All dogs allowed - Splash Pad hosting special event

This is the second time the city has held such an event at the Riverview Splash Pad. Last year, around 50 dogs came to the event, enjoying a few hours in the sun, splashing around underneath the sprayers and jets, water buckets and cannons.

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This week's football picks leave staff divided

This week may divide the pack as the Times News/Johnson City Press panel is split 3-2 on seven different games, including Daniel Boone-Science Hill, Cherokee-Morristown West, Grainger-Volunteer and Eastside-Thomas Walker.

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Sheriff Ronnie Oakes holding the accreditation award for the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, who received a unanimous vote from the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition to receive its fifth state accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. The sheriff’s office received its first accreditation in 2002, becoming the 13th law enforcement agency and the fifth sheriff’s office in Virginia to receive the honor.

Several students from Holston Middle School and Innovation Academy entered the VEX Robots category at the Appalachian Fair. In the Small Robot categetory, Wesley Floyd (above) placed first. Kaitlyn Addair placed second.

Central Heights Elementary School siblings Madison and Ella-Kate Bright participated in the summer reading program at the Kingsport Public Library. The theme was "Libraries Rock!" They learned about geology from Bays Mountain Park staff, discovered musical instruments and even experienced the illusions of magician Barry Mitchell.

On July 28, the American Patriots and Pastime Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) organization, supported by the Northeast Tennessee Mustang Club membership hosted the Sixth Annual Open Car Show at the former Carolina Pottery Outlet. A total of $3,885 was generated through registrations, a drive-thru photo event at Tri-Cities Cinema, general donations, a Dollywood Ticket Fundraiser and support from our local businesses and individuals who sponsored the show. New this year was income from our vendors who participated with us in providing donations from their sales. A full 100 percent of all money generated from the show funds programs for active duty military serving in war zones and resident military veterans at Mountain Home.

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Times News Scrapbook Gallery: Week of Sept. 16

Our Scrapbook Gallery features reader-submitted photos highlighting 'scrapbook' moments in their lives here in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Some of the photos also appear in print in our Sunday Stories section. To share your favorite

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Caregiver Conference

Registration still open for next week’s Alzheimer’s caregiver conference

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Regional Resource Center and Kingsport Kiwanis Club, the event aims to educate and encourage those who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.

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