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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday.
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United States Congress

'Serious misconduct' by Trump takes center stage at hearing

The House Judiciary Committee is moving swiftly to weigh findings by fellow lawmakers that President Donald Trump misused the power of his office for personal political gain and then obstructed Congress’ investigation as possible grounds for impeachment.

Dec 4, 2019 at 3:38 AM
My great uncle, John Wagner, as shown in a row of former Hawkins County superintendents, a position he held about six months in 1948-49.
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Behind the Blackboard

Chapter 2: Why did John Wagner serve only six months as Hawkins superintendent?

He left Hawkins County Schools after about six months as superintendent and three years later started a career as a principal in neighboring Sullivan County.

Nov 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe
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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

Roe: Impeachment inquiry a 'dud' and 'major thud'

"Everything I've been able to see, this is nothing but a political witch hunt," Roe, R-Tennessee, said. "I think we sooner we get this over, the better it will be for the country. This is what's frustrating for me: we've got veteran suicide...the USMCA (U.S.-Mexico-Canada) trade agreement that's not being done. It would create hundreds of thousands of jobs. It's hurting our farmers. We've got a budget that hasn't been done. We've got Surprise Medical Billing (legislation) that hadn't been done...(the impeachment inquiry) is sucking all the air out of the room and making everything harder to do."

Nov 22, 2019 at 3:23 PM
Tennessee GOP U.S. Senate candidate Bill Hagerty, left, chats with Kingsport Mayor Pat Shull during a stop at the Kingsport Chamber.
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U.S. Senate candidate Bill Hagerty

Hagerty: 'My expectation is to win it'

President Trump has endorsed Bill Hagerty, a former U.S. ambassador to Japan and former commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, in the U.S. Senate GOP Primary.

Nov 21, 2019 at 9:00 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.

Nov 20, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Chick-fil-A is ending donations to three groups that oppose gay marriage in an effort to halt protests and broaden its customer base.
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Chick-fil-A Foundation

Chick-fil-A ends donations to three groups against gay marriage

The Atlanta-based company said Monday that starting next year, it will focus its giving on three areas: hunger, homelessness and education.

Updated Nov 19, 2019 at 1:34 AM
A light advertising Remington products hangs from the ceiling at Duke's Sport Shop in New Castle, Pa. For years, the gun industry has been immune from most lawsuits, but a recent ruling allowing families of victims in the Newton school shooting to challenge the way an AR-15 used by the shooter was marketed is upending that longstanding roadblock.
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Guns in America

Sandy Hook lawsuit could force Remington to open books

A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has upended a longstanding legal roadblock that has given the gun industry far-reaching immunity from lawsuits.

Nov 17, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Visitors stand besides a control tower of the former GDR border guard forces during a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in the outdoor area of the East/West German museum in Moedlareuth, Germany, on Saturday. Moedlareuth, named 'Little Berlin,' was the symbol of a divided village along the borderline between East and West Germany. The border ran straight through the little village. A tourist from Greece looks through the hole in remains of the Berlin Wall after commemorations celebrating the 30th anniversary of its fall of the Berlin Wall at a memorial site at Bernauer Strasse in Berlin on Saturday. The legendary GDR Trabant 'Trabi' cars parade during a symbolic wall opening in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at the German-German museum in Moedlareuth, Germany, on Saturday. Fireworks are seen over the Brandenburg Gate as part of Saturday's 30th anniversary celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall in Berlin, Germany.
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30-year anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall

More than 100,000 people took part in an open-air party celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Saturday, officials said. Despite the cold and damp, crowds flocked to Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate for music and fireworks. The

Nov 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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Elections

SW Va. voter turnout called typical for off-year election

Registrars in far Southwest Virginia said Tuesday’s election turnout for General Assembly and local races was typical or slightly better than expected for an off-year election.

Nov 9, 2019 at 9:22 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, during his economic development roundtable, pointed out Mexico is America's largest trading partner.
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Roe: China trade deal almost there

Congress, with 16 legislative days left in the year, needs to pass a budget, pass a bill funding the military and approve the Mexico-Canada trade deal, Roe stressed.

Nov 6, 2019 at 9:16 AM
Voters cast their ballots at Gate City Middle School on Tuesday morning.
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Elections

Scott County voters oust sheriff, pick Edds

Sheriff was one of several county offices on the ballot in Tuesday’s general election. Unofficial results of the other races are listed here.

Nov 5, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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Elections

General Assembly, local elections on SW Va. ballots

Voters in Southwest Virginia will choose state legislators, constitutional officers, county supervisors and school board members along with a few town council and soil and water conservation district races on Tuesday.

Nov 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM
A large crowd gathered at the Scott County Career and Technical Center on Thursday evening for the candidate forum.
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School Board

Scott school board candidates share views during forum

School board candidates were asked the following questions: “How can the school board be more transparent with their assets and expenditures, including pay increases and bonuses, maintenance, and teacher classroom needs?” and “How do you plan on retaining and attracting quality employees?”

Oct 24, 2019 at 9:00 PM
A large crowd gathered at the Scott County Career and Technical Center on Thursday evening for the candidate forum.
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Scott County

Candidates for Scott County Board of Supervisors share views during forum

Board of Supervisors candidates were asked the following questions: “With the recent decision of the current board to raise taxes to assist with rising county expenses, what would be your plan to address that issue to avoid raising taxes in the future?” and “What are your priorities if elected?” Here are portions of the responses for districts 3 through 6.

Oct 24, 2019 at 12:31 PM
A large crowd gathered at the Scott County Career and Technical Center on Thursday evening for the candidate forum.
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Scott County

Candidates for Scott County Board of Supervisors share views during forum

Board of Supervisors candidates were asked the following questions: “With the recent decision of the current board to raise taxes to assist with rising county expenses, what would be your plan to address that issue to avoid raising taxes in the future?” and “What are your priorities if elected?” Here are portions of the responses for at-large and districts 1 and 2.

Oct 23, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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