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Times News Blog: Latest on local impact of COVID-19

The latest on schedule changes, local decisions and other updates related to COVID-19 coronavirus in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia

Updated Apr 3, 2020 at 11:39 PM
McClure Boyd will be the only new member of the Hawkins County board of Education following the Aug. 6 county general election. He replaced Bob Larkins in District 1 who chose not to seek re-election.
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Hawkins County Board of Education

New Hawkins BOE member will do his homework before taking office Sept. 1

The only newcomer to the BOE is 36-year-old Mount Carmel mortgage banker and father of two McClure Boyd, who was the only candidate seeking the District 1 seat (Mount Carmel, Allandale). Boyd will replace former board chairman Bob Larkins, who chose not to seek a third term.

Apr 3, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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Sullivan County Sheriff''s Office

SCSO investigating fatal crash in Bristol

The crash involved a single vehicle and remains under investigation by the SCSO’s Fatal Incident Reconstruction and Support Team.

Apr 3, 2020 at 6:48 PM
Taylor Brooke Blankenbecker
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Woman stopped on Carters Valley Road with 5-month-old in car charged with DUI, meth possession

A Gate City mom who was found stopped in a vehicle in the middle of Carters Valley Road Tuesday night with a five-month-old child in the car was allegedly under the influence and in possession of meth.

Apr 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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COVID-19

Sullivan County Sheriff's Office to assist high-risk population

Beginning Monday, April 6, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., those that are considered high-risk members of the community may call on the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office to pick up essential items they may need.

Apr 3, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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COVID-19 Southwest Virginia

Wise County School Board to livestream sessions

Tuesday’s Wise County School Board meeting will go remote under the state’s emergency declaration.

Updated Apr 3, 2020 at 7:45 PM
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing began Friday in Rogersville at the Hawkins County Health Department. Anyone who believes they may have symptoms of COVID-19 can contact the Northeast Coronavirus Information Line at (423) 979-4689 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pre-registration is required for testing.
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Hawkins County Health Department

Hawkins County's first COVID-19 death reported by state

The Tennessee Department of Health’s latest COVID-19 update shows the number of positive cases in the state now tops 3,000. The state is reporting 3.067 cases of the novel coronavirus, up more than 220 from Thursday.

Apr 3, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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Tennessee

All Tennessee state parks to close April 4

This is a complete closure of facilities and access to all Tennessee State Parks and Designated State Natural Areas.

Apr 3, 2020 at 2:09 PM
This contributed photo shows attendees of Racks by the Tracks inside the Kingsport Farmers Market.
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Kingsport

Racks by the Tracks postponed until August

Kingsport’s Racks by the Tracks festival has been postponed as a precaution due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 3, 2020 at 2:04 PM
RCS COE chairman Reed Matney, left and retiring superintendent Rebecca Isaacs
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Rogersville City School

Retiring RCS director says she's 'not going anywhere' until successor is ready

“Let me be very clear on this issue. A smooth restart to learning at school is my goal, and I am not going anywhere until that occurs. We will get through this together, and I will not drop our current situation into another’s lap.” — Rebecca Isaacs

Apr 3, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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COVID-19

Wise County COVID-19 case report a mistake

A Virginia Department of Health report of a COVID-19 case in Wise County is erroneous.

Apr 3, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Local clergy share "Words of Comfort" daily in the Times News. To get involved, email Carmen Musick at cmusick@timesnews.net.
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Words of Comfort

Life in the wilderness calls for great faith

There are two things David does in his wilderness that you and I can do in our wilderness moments.

Apr 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Trevor Blane Jones
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Driver who led Hawkins deputies on chase before getting stuck in mud faces three felonies

Trevor Blane Jones, 24, of Whitesburg, was arraigned Monday in Hawkins County Sessions court on multiple charges, including felony evading arrest, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, and introduction of marijuana into a penal institution.

Apr 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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Elections

Candidates for school board, state offices make filing deadline

As of 6 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, the list of would-be candidates for the United States Congress had not been updated to reflect filings on April 2. The deadline to file was noon. The primary and election is in August.

Apr 3, 2020 at 8:00 AM
State Rep. David Hawk
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David Hawk's Congressional bid

Hawk says he's running for 1st Congressional District seat

Hawk joins a crowed field of at least six other Republicans seeking nomination in the August GOP Primary. U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, a Republican, is retiring. A Democrat hasn’t served the district since Reconstruction.

Apr 3, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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