Diane M. Jordan
BLOUNTVILLE - Diane M. Jordan 75 of Blountville, TN. went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2020. She was born in Buffalo, NY., was a Graduate of Tidewater Community College with an Associates in nursing...
View ArticleRogersville police prepared for Saturday's scheduled BLM protest
ROGERSVILLE — Black Lives Matter protests last weekend in Marion, Va., and Elizabethton produced no arrests, no violence, and no vandalism, an outcome Rogersville Police Chief Doug Nelson said he’s...
View ArticleKingsport seeking entries for stormwater drain art contest
KINGSPORT — Entries are now being accepted for the Model City’s third annual stormwater drain painting contest. The contest calls for local artists and creative minds to paint five storm drains in...
View ArticleDon Louviere, "The Voice of Food City"
WEBER CITY, VA - Don Louviere, “The Voice of Food City”, age 75 of Weber City, VA passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Family will receive friends...
View ArticleLinda Varlene Willis
SURGOINSVILLE - Linda Varlene Willis, 67, of Surgoinsville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her home. Linda loved Jesus, her family, and her friends. She was a woman who worked...
View ArticleUnder new guidelines, volleyball looks to rally
GRAY — The start of the typical fall sports season in Tennessee is closer than it seems. Even though football and girls soccer may be put on hold for a few weeks following the extension of Gov. Bill...
View ArticleBeyond fear, there is great beauty
Editor’s Note: With so many churches in our area having to suspend worship services during the coronavirus pandemic, we are asking local pastors to partner with us in bringing a daily message of hope...
View ArticleKelli Seymour named new Sevier Middle principal
KINGSPORT — Kelli Seymour has been named principal of John Sevier Middle School, effective immediately. Kingsport City Schools announced her appointment Tuesday morning. “I am excited and honored to be...
View ArticleArgabrite looks back at college golf's 'greatest team'
KINGSPORT — Bill Argabrite has never been to the Golf World Hall of Fame, but he’s in it. No, Argabrite hasn’t been enshrined with the greats of the game, although he’s had one heck of a career. He’s...
View ArticleRaiders outslug The Boro in ETSBL play
ELIZABETHTON — The damage was done midway through the fourth inning. The Raiders scored 12 runs in the third and fourth innings to take a 15-10 win over The Boro in East Tennessee Summer Baseball...
View ArticleTennessee back above 1,000 mark for daily COVID-19 cases
Tennessee hit another 1,000-plus COVID-19 case increase Tuesday, while Southwest Virginia saw no change. According to the Tennessee Department of Health tracking webpage (www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov),...
View ArticleTSSAA may turn teams loose to find football opponents
Hidden behind the scenes in the TSSAA’s late-start plan for football is a quandary that fits this currently chaotic world. If the TSSAA Board of Control selects Option No. 1 or No. 2 during Wednesday’s...
View ArticleSullivan, Kingsport and Bristol systems to release back-to-school operation...
BLOUNTVILLE — Sullivan County, Kingsport City Schools and Bristol public schools will release operations plans for the 2020-21 school year on Wednesday, July 8. A joint 1:30 p.m. press conference will...
View ArticleThelma Ruth Casteel Anderson
KINGSPORT - Thelma Ruth Casteel Anderson, 91, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 04, 2020, after a period of declining health. Her arrangements may be viewed and condolences...
View ArticleJoAnn Broyles Underwood
JoAnn Broyles Underwood (88) was granted her angel wings on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at 9:19 a.m. Her final days were spent at Tennova Health & Rehab Center, in LaFollette, Tn. JoAnn was born in...
View ArticleMarvin Dale Adams
KINGSPORT - Marvin Dale Adams of Kingsport celebrated the most beautiful homecoming on July 5, 2020, when he was joyfully reunited at the gates of heaven with his beloved wife Janice and his two sons...
View ArticlePaul "Doug" Haynes
CHURCH HILL - Paul “Doug” Haynes, 49 of Church Hill went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 7, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by...
View ArticleEdwina Rose Clawson
GRAY - Edwina Rose Clawson, 79, passed away at her home in Gray, Tennessee on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Ms. Clawson was born on December 19, 1940, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Ed and Mildred...
View ArticleFive Republicans make their case for 1st Congressional District seat
KINGSPORT — Five of the 16 Republican candidates on the ballot in the 1st Congressional District August GOP Primary election pitched their campaigns to a Republicans of Kingsport luncheon on Monday....
View ArticleEditorial: Candidates, how about some originality?
It’s that lovely time of year when everything is green. Gardens are producing nourishing, delicious vegetables. And politicians are blaring at us if we dare turn on broadcast, cable or satellite...
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