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Ann has been helping pack the Santa Train for 18 years. She grew up going to the train from age 5 until she married and left her childhood home in Nora, Virginia. She has long since lived in Kingsport and participates in the packing as her way of "giving back."

Santa Train packing party brings back old memories, creates new ones
UVA Wise Vice Chancellor of Admissions Enrollment Chris Dearth outside the college's admissions office in Crockett Hall. College officials on Wednesday announced a new program - UVA Wise Within Reach - that will offer full tuition and fees to in-state full-time students of Virginia families making $40,000 or less a year. The program begins with the fall 2020 semester.

UVa-Wise announces new free-tuition program for Virginia families
DB student Garrett Payne hugs his mother Kellie soon after leaving school following the lift of Wednesday's lockdown.

Update: Normal school activities resume at Dobyns-Bennett

Suspicious death investigation underway in Sullivan County

The Hawkins County Humane Society is again above capacity and in desperate need of new homes for these pets. The HCHS is a no-kill shelter and a is asking the public especially consider adopting a dog or cat that has been been at the shelter for over three months.
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Hawkins County Humane Society

Hawkins animal shelter filled to capacity, needs homes for long term guests

The Hawkins County Humane Society is again above capacity and in desperate need of new homes for these pets. The HCHS is a no-kill shelter and a is asking the public especially consider adopting a dog or cat that has been been at the shelter for over three months.

Today at 11:30 AM
Donations made through the local chapter of Rolling Thunder (RTTN4) for wreaths may be designated for placement at individual gravestones of loved ones at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City.
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Sunday Stories

Local chapter of Rolling Thunder seeks wreath sponsors

There are more than 17,000 graves at the Veterans Administration (VA) Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City. As of Monday, Nov. 18, only 4,100 wreaths have been sponsored so far.

Today at 10:30 AM
Ann has been helping pack the Santa Train for 18 years. She grew up going to the train from age 5 until she married and left her childhood home in Nora, Virginia. She has long since lived in Kingsport and participates in the packing as her way of "giving back."
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Santa Train

Santa Train packing party brings back old memories, creates new ones

Community volunteers gathered Wednesday at Food City on Eastman Road in Kingsport to ready many of the more than 15 tons of gifts to be distributed from this year's Santa Train. On Saturday, the train will make its 77th annual 110-mile trek from Shelby, Kentucky, to downtown Kingsport, distributing gifts to crowds at 12 stops along the way.

Today at 9:30 AM
Dobyns-Bennett’s Abiah Releford (20) is expected to play a key role for the Indians this year.
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Sports Live

Dobyns-Bennett sports solid top-to-bottom roster

It’s back to the top for Science Hill in Big 7 Conference boys basketball, according to preseason expectations among the coaches. The Dobyns-Bennett Indians lost most of their scoring from last year’s 30-5 team, which lost to state champion Bearden in the sectionals.

Updated Today at 8:30 AM
Gannon Chase is one of a number of talented offensive players for league favorite Sullivan South.
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Sports Live

Sullivan South boys get coaches' nod in Three Rivers

Sullivan South and Elizabethton are expected to battle it out at the top of the Three Rivers Conference in boys basketball this season.

Yesterday at 11:48 PM
From left, Sullivan County Public Library Board Chair Paula Mullins, Sullivan County Commissioner Sam Jones, library Director Heather Duby Secretary of State Tre Hargett, state Sen. Jon Lundberg and state Reps. Bud Hulsey and Timothy Hill present a ceremonial $8,000 check to the library.
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Tennessee Secretary of State's Office

Hargett expects 'heated' 2020 Dem presidential primary in Tennessee

On March 3, Primary elections will be held for President for the Republican and Democratic Parties and the Republican Party will elect delegates to its national convention.

Yesterday at 9:00 PM
Cars line up in Times Square on Feb. 12, 1908 for the start of the Great Race from New York to Paris. Six cars representing four countries took part.
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Column

NASCAR competition a cakewalk compared to the Great Race

In the early 1900’s, horses were still considered the most reliable source of transportation. As of 1908, only nine cars had driven across the United States and they had done so in the summer, no car had crossed in winter. Now a race sponsored by the New York Times and a Paris newspaper, La Matin, would put the automobile to the test.

Yesterday at 7:30 PM
File photo of Main Street heading westbound into downtown Rogersville.
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Rogersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Rogersville BMA moves to tighten restrictions on Gateway Overlay District

An ordinance approved on first reading last week drastically reduces the maximum size of building additions that would be exempt from Rogersville's Gateway Overlay District exterior-appearance guidelines.

Yesterday at 6:00 PM
UVA Wise Vice Chancellor of Admissions Enrollment Chris Dearth outside the college's admissions office in Crockett Hall. College officials on Wednesday announced a new program - UVA Wise Within Reach - that will offer full tuition and fees to in-state full-time students of Virginia families making $40,000 or less a year. The program begins with the fall 2020 semester.
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UVA-Wise

UVa-Wise announces new free-tuition program for Virginia families

Starting in the fall of 2020, some Virginia families will be able to send students to The University of Virginia’s College at Wise without the cost of tuition or fees.

Yesterday at 5:00 PM
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Tastes

Stuff the turkey, not yourself on Thanksgiving

With a little know-how and some careful planning, you can enjoy all the things this wonderful holiday has to offer without the dreaded weight gain.

Yesterday at 4:30 PM
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Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Tennessee Chamber launches statewide opioid toolkit

While employers can take advantage of the Tennessee Chamber’s opioid toolkit today, the chamber will hold events to bring together local employers, first responders, health care representatives, and recovery care organizations in early 2020.

Yesterday at 3:30 PM
Kyle Busch (18) and Kevin Harvick (4) battle for position during Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. The two drivers rank 1-2 in wins for the 2010s decade.
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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

Kyle Busch leaves no doubt with NASCAR title No. 2

Kyle Busch ended the 2010s as the top driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, finishing with a series-best 40 wins and two championships.

Yesterday at 2:45 PM
DB student Garrett Payne hugs his mother Kellie soon after leaving school following the lift of Wednesday's lockdown.
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Dobyns-Bennett

Update: Normal school activities resume at Dobyns-Bennett

At approximately 12:05 p.m., Kingsport Central Dispatch received an unconfirmed citizen report alleging that two individuals had been seen walking in the nearby Highland Community in the vicinity of the school and were possibly in possession of a firearm. Following an extensive investigation, the presence of the alleged two armed individuals in the adjacent neighborhood was never verified, nor did any incidents actually take place on the school campus.

Updated Yesterday at 2:18 PM
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Santa Train

Santa Train: lots of history rolling down the tracks

This year’s Santa Train consists of 10 railroad cars, most with historical connections.

Yesterday at 1:51 PM
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SW Virginia Notes

UVa-Wise's Hicks, Tarrer, Mann earn SAC recognition

Austin Hicks, Marcus Tarrer and Demetrius Mann made the All-SAC second team, becoming the first Virginia-Wise football players to receive postseason honors since the Cavs joined the league.

Yesterday at 1:00 PM
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