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Bethany Flora

Flora appointed next president of Northeast State Community College

The media got a look Monday at a new Speedway In Lights display called "Elf Vision, which is a series of short animation films projected onto white screens shaped like a Christmas Tree and a Christmas present. Elf Vision is the latest new addition to the two million lights and 250 displays on the five mile speedway in Lights tour at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Animated 'Elf Vision' at Speedway In Lights when it opens Friday
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 979 conducts a missing man ceremony during Monday's Veterans Day event in Kingsport. The ceremony is performed as a reminder of the thousands of U.S. Military personnel imprisoned or still missing in action.

Kingsport honors its veterans, dedicates new sentinel

Three killed in Wise County crash
David "Dave" Berry, flanked by his granddaughter Jessica Bingham and his daughter Jennifer Berry Bingham.

David, Dave or Doc: Berry was a Kingsport treasure

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police blotter

DUI mom leaves child at Blountville crash scene

On Pleasant Hill Road, police found a Chevrolet Blazer lying on its side. Witnesses said that when they arrived at the scene, a juvenile was lying in the road and a woman was behind the wheel. She then ran to her nearby residence.

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Victim named in fatal Scott County crash

Police have identified a Kentucky woman as the victim in Monday's fatal two-vehicle collision in Scott County, adding that an investigation is continuing with charges pending.

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Flora appointed next president of Northeast State Community College

The Tennessee Board of Regents today appointed Dr. Bethany H. Flora as the next president of Northeast State Community College in Blountville. Flora is currently associate director of the Center for Community College Leadership at East Tennessee State University.

Today at 12:51 PM
Once we got moving the truck cooled down to "Normal". That was a blessing. But that road from Gatlinburg to Townsend was also a blessing because it provided some of the most eye-popping fall colors I've ever seen. In some spots the trees on both sides of the road overlapped, and it was like we were driving through a foliage tunnel.
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Smoky Mountains

A fall foliage nightmare: Gatlinburg gridlock in an overheating pickup

So, we're trapped in the Gatlinburg gridlock traffic jam of all time, the truck is overheating, and there's no turning back, no escape, and nowhere to stop and park. We had no choice but to keep slowly creeping forward.

Today at 11:24 AM
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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events through Nov. 12

To submit an event, email the Sports Department at [email protected], fax listing information to (423) 392-1385 or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323.

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Money

Editorial: Ballad Health makes a smart branding move

Residents of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia may have expected big Ballad Health signs to pop up throughout the region on the hospitals that it operates. That’s the typical approach that big organizations take when they pick up other businesses. But that’s not the direction Ballad has chosen.

Today at 8:50 AM
Union coach Kim Moore instructs her team during Saturday's VHSL Class 2 quarterfinal match with Giles in Big Stone Gap.
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Sports Live

Are you ready, Lady Bears?

The Union volleyball team already made history by advancing to the VHSL Class 2 semifinals for the first time. On Tuesday night, the Lady Bears are looking to take another historic step when Radford visits Big Stone Gap.

Today at 1:48 AM
Hayden Chandley and his David Crockett Pioneers will invade 'Fort Knoxville' on Friday in the TSSAA Class 5A quarterfinals.
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Northeast Tennessee Notes

Can David Crockett crack Fort Knoxville?

In a season of removing the “unprecedented” tag from many things, David Crockett faces face another chance at a first. The Pioneers, like other area football teams, have never taken down a Knoxville power in the postseason.

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Local News

One killed in Scott County crash

Virginia State Police Master Trooper J.E. Day Jr. is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Scott County.

Nov 12, 2018 at 11:20 PM
In this March 6, 2009, file photo, legendary NASCAR drivers Richard Petty, left, and David Pearson share a laugh at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Pearson — aka the Silver Fox — died Monday at 83.
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Three-time NASCAR champ David Pearson dies at 83

“The man they called the ‘Silver Fox’ was the gold standard for NASCAR excellence.”

Nov 12, 2018 at 10:08 PM
The media got a look Monday at a new Speedway In Lights display called "Elf Vision, which is a series of short animation films projected onto white screens shaped like a Christmas Tree and a Christmas present. Elf Vision is the latest new addition to the two million lights and 250 displays on the five mile speedway in Lights tour at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Speedway in Lights

Animated 'Elf Vision' at Speedway In Lights when it opens Friday

As opposed to the event’s 250 displays comprised of 2 million light bulbs, Elf Vision is comprised of short, festive films and animation projected onto white screens shaped like a Christmas tree and a Christmas present.

Nov 12, 2018 at 9:29 PM
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 979 conducts a missing man ceremony during Monday's Veterans Day event in Kingsport. The ceremony is performed as a reminder of the thousands of U.S. Military personnel imprisoned or still missing in action.
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Kingsport honors its veterans, dedicates new sentinel

Veterans Day is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military veterans with ceremonies typically held at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — the official ending of World War I.

Nov 12, 2018 at 9:00 PM
David Crockett’s Cade Larkins is one of three finalists for the TSSAA Class 5A Mr. Football award. Larkins has passed for over 8,000 yards in his career.
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Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards

Larkins finalist for 5A Mr. Football award

David Crockett junior quarterback Cade Larkins was named a finalist for the TSSAA Class 5A Mr. Football award on Monday.

Nov 12, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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Gas Prices

Gas prices plunge 19 cents in 31 days

Gas prices in Tennessee have declined 19 cents in the last 31 days, AAA reported. Sunday’s state average of $2.50 is 5 cents less than a week ago and the lowest price since April 12.

Nov 12, 2018 at 8:15 PM
Journalist Sam Quinones noted the pain management movement, isolationism, the "toxic" 24-hour cable news cycle and aggressive marketing have all contributed to the opioid epidemic.
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Sam Quinones

'It’s time to stop believing there is an easy way out '

Sam Quinones, the author of “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic,” gave a “Book Club Discussion” about the drug crisis to a packed Cumberland Amphitheatre at the MeadowView Marriott on Monday.

Nov 12, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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