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Current inmate. Charges in this case 1. Criminal Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Penal Facility 2. Criminal Conspiracy to Possess more than 26 Grams of methamphetamine for resale 3. Possession of 26 grams or more of methamphetamine for resale 4. Possession of Buprenorphine and Clonazepam for resale. Current Bond $430,000.00. Currently incarcerated and awaiting trial on charges of Second-Degree Murder, Possession of Schedule 3 and 4 drugs for resale, and previous charges of Contraband in a Penal Institution.

Drug distribution conspiracy charged at Sullivan County Jail

Eastman contractor lays off 257

Cross country, swimming, track state titles signal auspicious year for Bears
Scott's Strawberries sold strawberries and jam at the Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival in Unicoi.

Scott's Farms suspends operations after 38 employees test positive for COVID-19
A multiuse path stretches down Rock Springs Road and ends here at the intersection with Cox Hollow Road. Extending the path further down this side of the road has now been scrapped due to the impact the project would have on property owners.

Rock Springs Road widening project being modified

Person, horse killed in Scott County crash
On Thursday of last week boating victim Edward McMillan's family, as well as Nathaniel Wells' family, joined dozens of Hawkins County first responders at the Hawkins County Rescue Squad station in Rogersville to present him with a “Heroism Award” and celebrate Nathaniel's courageous attempt to save his friend's life.The award was presented by Weston Morgan, center, and Corey Young, right.

'Jesus Christ is on my side': Hawkins Rescue Squad honors teen for heroism during boating accident
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Chase Elliott (9) takes the lead as Joey Logano (22) and Denny Hamlin (11) slide up to the wall during Sunday's Food City presents the Supermarket Heroes 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Bristol Motor Speedway

Once again, Bristol delivers the best racing in NASCAR

Even without fans, Bristol Motor Speedway delivered NASCAR’s best race of the season.

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Noah Gragson (9) celebrates after winning the Cheddar's 300 presented by Alsco NASCAR Xfinity Series race Monday at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Bristol Motor Speedway

Gragson dashes to Xfinity Series win at Bristol

Noah Gragson took home the victory in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway and left his JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier fuming.

Jun 1, 2020 at 11:02 PM
Along with his decades-long work with the TSSAA, Ronnie Carter made an impact at the national level by working with the National Federation of High Schools.
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TSSAA

Sports movie classics: ‘Kidnapped at the Spring Fling (1994)’

This is the second of a three-part series of stories told by Ronnie Carter, executive director of the TSSAA for 23 years before retiring in 2009.

Jun 1, 2020 at 10:00 PM
NUNLEY, CHRISTINA COLLEEN Charges: Willful Abuse- Neglect Or Exploitation Of Adults THEFT KOSAKOWSKI, LEVI STEVEEN Charges: Assault Child Abuse And Neglect (If Non-Violent) RILEY, WILLIAM JAMES Charges: Aggravated Child Abuse And Neglect STILES, BOBBIE JO Charges: Aggravated Child Abuse And Neglect
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Arrested

Arrested: Sullivan County mugshots (May 28-31)

Individuals booked into the Sullivan County Jail from May 28 through May 31. All persons shown are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Jun 1, 2020 at 9:30 PM
The The Hawkins County Commission's Budget Committee reduced or denied several new funding requests for the proposed 2020-21 budget, including County Mayor Jim Lee's request to increase the salary of finance director Eric Buchanan (far right), by $24,000. The increase would bring Buchanan's salary up to approximately $72,000, in the range that position pays in similar sized Tennessee counties.
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Hawkins County Commission

Hawkins still faces $726K budget deficit despite spending request cuts

During a 2020-21 budget hearing Friday, Hawkins County commissioners drastically reduced the sheriff’s request for additional funding to cover raises and vehicles and denied Hawkins County EMS’ request for a $90,000 increase.

Jun 1, 2020 at 9:00 PM
Current inmate. Charges in this case 1. Criminal Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Penal Facility 2. Criminal Conspiracy to Possess more than 26 Grams of methamphetamine for resale 3. Possession of 26 grams or more of methamphetamine for resale 4. Possession of Buprenorphine and Clonazepam for resale. Current Bond $430,000.00. Currently incarcerated and awaiting trial on charges of Second-Degree Murder, Possession of Schedule 3 and 4 drugs for resale, and previous charges of Contraband in a Penal Institution.
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Sullivan County Sheriff''s Office

Drug distribution conspiracy charged at Sullivan County Jail

Four inmates and nine “family and friends” allegedly conspired to supply meth, marijuana and other narcotics to inmates in the Sullivan County Jail, according to law enforcement.

Jun 1, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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COVID-19 in Northeast Tennessee

State officials add 45 new COVID-19 cases in Unicoi County, two in Hawkins County

The Tennessee Department of Health reported 47 new COVID-19 cases in Northeast Tennessee Monday, 45 of those in Unicoi County.

Jun 1, 2020 at 7:22 PM
Virginia-Wise will play East Tennessee State at the Bucs' Greene Stadium in the 2021, 2024 and 2027 seasons.
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College football

Cavs, Bucs to meet at Greene Stadium in 2021, '24, '27

Virginia-Wise announced Monday that the Cavaliers and East Tennessee State football teams have agreed to play at ETSU’s Greene Stadium in the 2021, 2024 and 2027 seasons.

Jun 1, 2020 at 6:30 PM
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Worley Field Services

Eastman contractor lays off 257

Worley Field Services has laid off 257 workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a WARN notice filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Jun 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Jeff Montgomery, chairman of the club’s Scholarship Committee, makes the scholarship presentations.
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Scott County

Scott Rotary gives scholarships to high school seniors

The club presented scholarships last week to Aubrey Powers, Seth Chambers and Sophie Vermillion, who each represent one of the county’s three high schools. The club will sponsor three $1,000 scholarships toward each student’s first, second and third years of higher education, for a total of $3,000 per student.

Jun 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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burglary

Two Kingsport restaurants ransacked

Early Sunday morning two men broke into and ransacked Sloopy’s and Braeden’s BBQ & Catering on N. Eastman Road. Police are asking for your help in finding the suspects.

Jun 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Austin Cindric (22) leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 16, 2019. He will be among the favorites for Monday's Cheddar's 300 presented by Alsco.
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Bristol Motor Speedway

Young drivers could provide plenty of action in Cheddar's 300

With plenty of young, hungry drivers in the field at Bristol Motor Speedway, the Cheddar’s 300 presented by Alsco aims to serve up a heaping helping of short-track action.

Jun 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Shown here is a past National Trails Day event at a Tennessee state park.
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National Trails Day

Warriors Path to celebrate National Trails Day

Though some parks, including Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, have canceled their scheduled activities for that day, Warriors Path State Park in Kingsport is moving forward with its celebration, with the appropriate safety measures in place.

Jun 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM
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Class of 2020

Pomp and Circumstance in a pandemic: Lee County to hold high school graduation ceremonies

The Class of 2020 at Lee and Thomas Walker high schools will march to receive their degrees – in ceremonies designed for social distancing and other COVID-19 pandemic safety measures.

Jun 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM
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Sports Live

Cross country, swimming, track state titles signal auspicious year for Bears

Union may need to add some more room to its trophy case considering all the hardware its sports programs won in the 2019-20 year.

Jun 1, 2020 at 1:00 PM
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