Construction project begins at Indian Trail Drive

When this improvement project gets done, there’s going to be two lanes coming out of Indian Trail Drive – a dedicated right turn lane and a second lane for turning left or going across to the other side of Indian Trail.

Yesterday at 6:00 PM

Sullivan County Commission

Sullivan forms committee on veterans service office

The committee will include representatives of all the veterans groups in the county and create a plan for how to continue after the current veterans service officer, who works out of the American Legion office, retires in two years.

Yesterday at 1:00 PM

Hawkins County Board of Education

Hawkins BOE chooses two non-locals as director of schools finalists

"I thought the (local candidates) would have an advantage going into the interviews, and they certainly did interview well, but I think the experience at that level outweighed the advantage that the (locals) had." — Hawkins BOE chairman Bob Larkins

Yesterday at 11:30 AM

Gate City

Scott County votes to apply for VDOT grant to lengthen right-turn lane on Kane Street

During this month’s meeting of the Scott County Board of Supervisors, county officials discussed lengthening the right-turn lane on Kane Street, which is a main route into Gate City from Weber City and Duffield.

Updated Oct 15, 2018 at 4:33 PM

Streamworks

‘We don’t have a choice’ — STREAMWORKS director says STEM education vital for students and economy

KINGSPORT — Whether robotics, underwater robotics, drones or other such things are front and center, STREAMWORKS Executive Director Dennis Courtney’s job is all about getting K-12 students involved hands-on in science, technology, engineering and math

Oct 15, 2018 at 12:42 PM

A voter casts an early ballot at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium in this 2016 photo. Early voting for the Nov. 6 election starts Wednesday.

Civics 101

Civics 101: Early voting begins Wednesday

You’ve probably heard of the two partisan candidates, but did you know in all there are 28 people running for governor of Tennessee on the November 6 ballot?

Updated Oct 15, 2018 at 9:18 AM

SAM 26000. The plane served as Air Force One from John F. Kennedy's presidency, and remained a part of the presidential fleet until 1990, is now on display and can be toured by the public at the Museum of the National U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.

Air Force Ones past

I missed Air Force One's recent visit, but I've been aboard three presidential planes

I got a close parking spot, and didn’t have to fight much of a crowd. But I walked half a mile to step aboard SAM 26000, “Air Force One” to JFK, LBJ and several more U.S. presidents.

Oct 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Sullivan County Trustee Susan Ramsey points to a tax notice like the ones being mailed Monday to the owners of the roughly 92,000 parcels of property in the county. She is specifically pointing to something new: a place to provide your email. It is to gauge interest among taxpayers for potential paperless billing at some point in the future.

Sullivan County Property Taxes

It's in the mail (almost)

To avoid interest and potential penalties, property owners must pay Sullivan County property taxes (which cover the period of Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2018) by Feb. 28, 2019.

Oct 14, 2018 at 1:30 PM

Sullivan County Animal Shelter

Some commissioners want Sullivan to rejoin PETWorks

Most members of the public who spoke during a work session last week told county commissioners they don’t want the county to again partner with the Kingsport-based group.

Oct 14, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Weber City

Burgers R Us owner requests tax relief from Scott County amid bridge construction

In his first visit to a Scott County Board of Supervisors meeting since February, Marty Williams repeated his previous message loud and clear: Businesses in Weber City need help. Williams was referring to the ongoing bridge construction on Route 23 in Weber City and the burden it has placed on the nearby small businesses, including his own.

Oct 13, 2018 at 4:30 PM

City Manager Jeff Fleming delivered a 30-minute "State of the City" address Friday morning at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.

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Kingsport officials tout accomplishments at State of the City event

More than 100 city and county officials, business and community leaders turned out for the 90-minute event to hear more about the current state of Kingsport, what’s been accomplished this past year and how things look for the future of the Model City.

Oct 13, 2018 at 1:30 PM

Leaf collection

It's time to start raking your leaves

Residents are reminded to follow a few simple rules when collecting their leaves - don’t rake them into the roadway, any catch basins or into the storm sewer. Keep all leaf piles clean and free of trash. Bagged leaves are acceptable.

Oct 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM

A playground structure at Kennedy Elementary has plywood blocking what was access to a chain ladder removed because it was unsafe. Efforts are underway to raise money to replace/renovate the playground.

Kennedy Elementary School playground

Kennedy Coyotes may have run of new playground this school year

Kennedy Elementary School Principal Janice Irvin said parents have told her much of the playground equipment at the school dates back to its days as a Sullivan County school and that some is likely from the 1950s.

Oct 12, 2018 at 3:48 PM

Roe, Olsen clash in first, only 1st District congressional debate

Two different perspectives were pitched to voters in the 1st Congressional District Thursday night as two doctors, Democrat Marty Olsen and Republican incumbent Phil Roe, debated at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Oct 12, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Federal court

Ferris wheel lawsuit heads to mediation

The lawsuit was filed over a 2016 accident at the Greene County Fair when one of the gondolas of the Ferris wheel overturned, sending three young girls tumbling out and falling more than 30 feet to the ground.

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 11:03 AM