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Church Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Kingsport Press Road paving project slated to begin Sept. 4

The $244,913 project was approved for state funding through the Kingsport Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which coordinates long-range transportation planning for a regional area.

Updated Today at 11:39 AM
In this file photo, Jason Booher, Administrator of Elections in Sullivan County, puts away one ofthe voting machines after they have all been certified and ready for early voting. Photo by Ned Jilton II
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Voting

Sullivan Election Administrator: no threat here

“One of the intended effects of any form of terrorism is anxiety and fear. We must remain vigilant against any threat to our democracy, including the security of our elections.” — Sullivan County Administrator of Elections Jason Booher

Today at 9:25 AM
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Gas price increase stalls as demand wanes

Tennessee’s average gas price is $2.51 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 2 cents less than last week’s average, 16 cents more than one month ago and 9 cents cheaper than one year ago, according to AAA.

Yesterday at 9:30 PM
A Kingsport Area Transit or KATS bus goes through water on East Main Street Monday afternoon, July 22, after flash flooding. Photo editing by J.H. Osborne Water on East Main Street Monday afternoon, July 22, after flash flooding in Kingsport near the new Kingsport Area Transit or KATS center. Photo editing by J.H. Osborne Streets in the Greenacres area of Kingsport, including this one, were overwhelmed with flash flood waters Monday afternoon. This was at the intersection of Sherwood and Bruce streets. Photo editing by J.H. Osborne. Streets in the Greenacres area of Kingsport, including this one where folks walked out into the water, were covered with flash flood waters Monday afternoon. This was on Swannanoa Avenue. Photo editing by J.H. Osborne
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Flash flooding hit Kingsport Monday afternoon

KINGSPORT — Flash flooding hit Kingsport streets about 4:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday afternoon, July 22, 2019, including an area in the Greenacres neighborhood around Johnson Elementary School. A city worker near there said a street was temporarily

Updated Yesterday at 9:11 PM
Jim Adams is shown in this file photo.
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Norton school board keeps Adams on payroll without work

The Norton School Board voted on Monday voted to keep football coach James Adams on a paid, inactive status pending an ongoing personnel investigation.

Yesterday at 9:04 PM
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Wise County grand jury indicts 60

A Wise County grand jury indicted 60 people July 15 on a variety of charges, including 20 people on methamphetamine-related counts.

Yesterday at 8:00 PM
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Hawkins County Humane Society

Burglar got proceeds from Hawkins Humane Society's Saturday fundraiser

The person who broke into the Hawkins County Humane Society overnight Sunday went in for something specific and apparently knew how to get away undetected.

Yesterday at 6:58 PM
Summer in the Park continues this week at Warriors' Path State Park.
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Kingsport

Week nine of Summer in the Park includes canoe ride, nature games, scavenger hunt

The free series of events, held at Warriors’ Path State Park, offers families an opportunity to experience and learn about the great outdoors. Here is a selection of activities happening this week.

Yesterday at 5:30 PM
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Hawkins County schools

Hawkins schools release Back to School Bash schedules

Although the heat of summer has just kicked in, the days of summer for Hawkins County youngsters are numbered, with classes for the 2019-20 school year beginning in just two weeks.

Yesterday at 2:59 PM
Amelia Falin is shown here with her coach, Tiffany Porter, and her toothbrush donations.
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Pageants

Local pageant winner collects more than 10,000 toothbrushes for needy families

Amelia Falin was recently crowned Little Miss Tennessee Novice Supreme and Charity Supreme at the Tennessee State Festivals AmeriFest pageant. Through her pageant platform, Amelia’s H.O.P.E., she has donated 10,701 toothbrushes to needy children and families in Tennessee, and she isn’t stopping there.

Yesterday at 1:30 PM
H.O.P.E. is seeking volunteers and donations for its upcoming Back to School Bash. Shown here are volunteers from last year's event.
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Kingsport

H.O.P.E. seeking volunteers, donations for Back to School Bash

H.O.P.E. is gearing up for its Back to School Bash, which will provide school supplies for hundreds of children in need. Now in its seventh year, the event relies on donations from local businesses, organizations and community members to meet the need.

Updated Yesterday at 11:09 AM
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Woman killed in Scott County home fire

GATE CITY, Va. — Investigators are working to determine what triggered a fatal Sunday night house fire in Scott County.

Yesterday at 9:59 AM
Two signs have gone up along Stone Drive, just east of the Kingsport Pavilion shopping center. A phase two has long been envisioned as an expansion of the original development, which could include retail, restaurants and entertainment options.
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Developers want your thoughts on Kingsport Pavilion expansion

A phase two of the Kingsport Pavilion shopping center has long been envisioned as an expansion of the original, 2007 development. A conceptual plan shows additional retail, restaurants and a theater being ideal for the 24 acre property.

Yesterday at 9:05 AM
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Money

Burdine marks 25 years with Kingsport Chamber of Commerce

“One of our strengths is seeing challenges and not shying away from them. We’ve got a saying here, if there’s a problem, we want a seat at the table.” - Miles Burdine.

Jul 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Kingsport native Robert Funke co-wrote a television show that will premiere on Showtime next month.
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Kingsport

Kingsport native’s TV show to air on Showtime

Robert Funke co-wrote and executive produced “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” a dark comedy about a woman who cons her way up the ranks of a multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme. The one-hour series will premiere on Showtime on Aug. 25 at 10 p.m.

Jul 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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