Civics 101: Do you want to run for city office?

Kingsport, Bristol and Bluff City each have city elections coming up in 2019. The eligibility guidelines vary, depending on each city’s charter.

Today at 2:10 PM

Girl Scouts rotated through 15-minute stations learning about nursing careers, what nurses do, and how to become a nurse, as well as basic first aid, caring for common health care problems, eating healthy and preventing illness.

Sunday Stories

'Explore Nursing' badge workshop draws record numbers

Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians (GSCSA) partnered with the Appalachian Consortium of Nursing Education and Practice (ACNEP) and Ballad Health to put on the largest badge workshop event in GSCSA history.

Today at 10:30 AM

Local storyteller Judy Farlow, who has performed as Mrs. Claus at The White House, will present “Mrs. Santa's Secret” at 5 p.m., Dec. 22, at the Renaissance Center Theater in Kingsport.

Sunday Stories

Mrs. Santa's Secret: Looking for the positive in people

Mrs. Santa and her husband, Tim Ruckman, aka Bo the Magic Man, will be entertaining children and adults on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m. at the Renaissance Center Theatre in Kingsport with a show entitled “Mrs. Santa’s Secret.”

Yesterday at 4:30 PM

Jake and Michele are struggling to make ends meet after Jake's health problems left them both unable to work.

Grace, dignity in midst of poverty define Wise County couple

The Times News Rescue Fund aims to provide some of the region’s neediest residents with extra food for Christmas. The fund is dependent on the generosity of Times News readers, and no gift is too small.

Yesterday at 8:00 AM

Picking and decorating a Christmas tree with your children builds wonderful family memories.

Choosing a real tree is a family affair

I have many childhood memories and memories with my own children of hunting for a tree. It’s always a real challenge to get everybody to agree, but in the end the process brings the family together.

Dec 15, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Rhonda Price, the granddaughter of Pfc. Lewis E. Price, receives the U.S. flag that was draped over his coffin. On Friday, 74 years and one month after Pfc. Price was reported missing in action in Germany during World War II, he was reunited with his parents in body, although Chaplain Patrick Brownell noted they have long since been reunited in heaven.

World War II

'Welcome home soldier': Hawkins WWII soldier laid to rest in Rogersville after 74 years MIA

VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY: The parents of Pfc. Lewis E. Price must have known he’d be coming home someday because they reserved a plot for him beside them at Highland Cemetery in Rogersville.

Dec 14, 2018 at 10:00 PM

Devil's Bathtub

Scott County gives $2,000 to Spearhead Trails for Devil’s Bathtub road repairs

GATE CITY — Some much needed road repairs should soon be made at one of Scott County’s most popular attractions. The Scott County Board of Supervisors has voted to partially fund a road repair project at the Devil’s Bathtub. The repairs will be completed by Spearhead Trails, an initiative of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority.

Dec 14, 2018 at 11:07 AM

"Castle" playground

UPDATED: Time for selfie shots and photos at Johnson's 'Castle' playground ends Thursday night, Dec. 20

The old wooden playground at Johnson Elementary School will be torn down during the Christmas break, and folks who have used it are encouraged to take photos before it is replaced.

Dec 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Natural Tunnel

Holiday cheer continues at Natural Tunnel

It’s not too late to celebrate the holidays at Natural Tunnel State Park. In addition to the Lighting of the Tunnel, park staff have planned several other events to round out 2018 and bring in the New Year.

Dec 13, 2018 at 3:38 PM

Downtown Kingsport

What is happening in downtown Kingsport this weekend?

Musical Bingo, Makerspace Christmas Party, Christmas Heirloom at LampLight, live music at Beef O’ Brady’s and Model City Tap House, Shades of Grace Community Christmas Party, a country Christmas at Mountain Music Museum, Macado’s karaoke and Church Circle Living Nativity.

Dec 13, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Carter Fold

Carter Fold Christmas show happening Saturday

Community members are invited to celebrate Christmas a little early this weekend at the Carter Fold. The center’s popular Christmas program will return for another year on Saturday and will feature Christmas decorations and a live performance by the Scott County JAM Band.

Dec 12, 2018 at 9:30 PM

Don’t forget food safety during the holidays

While we often focus on avoiding the flu this time of year, many times we forget about avoiding food-borne illness. Food is an integral part of the holiday season, but using proper food safety is key to making sure your meals are delicious and safe.

Dec 12, 2018 at 4:45 PM

Sullivan County EMS

Sullivan EMS 'Fill the Box' helps collect toys for Salvation Army Angel Tree

While the “Fill the Box” campaign was underway Tuesday, EMS workers took turns working two-hour shifts bell-ringing for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign outside both entrances of the Walmart on Fort Henry Drive.

Dec 12, 2018 at 11:28 AM

In this file photo from October 2017, structural engineer Steve Wilson, standing, gestures toward a diagram of Sullivan County's existing jail property as he explains an engineering study on current facilities and his recommendations for the best option for expansion plans - which are needed to eliminate long time overcrowding problems at the jail.

Sullivan County Jail

Sullivan County Jail certified again despite overcrowding

The jail is built to hold 619 inmates. On Monday it held 897 inmates.The jail has been under scrutiny by the Tennessee Corrections Institute for more than four years. Committee’s year-old recommendation possibly nearing action.

Dec 12, 2018 at 9:04 AM

L-R: Washington County, Tenn. Mayor Joe Grandy and Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable sign copies of a joint resolution approved during a historic first in October as the Sullivan County Commission and Washington County Commission held a joint meeting at Tri-Cities Airport. By voice votes, each commission approved the resolution to declare October 18 "Regional Cooperation Day."

Regionalism

Grandy and Venable continue push for regional cooperation

BLOUNTVILLE — Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable and Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy have appointed the “Blue Ribbon Committee on Regional Cooperation” to consider potential regional economic development strategies. “We must do all we can to position our region to compete and succeed in the highly technological future,” Venable said.

Dec 12, 2018 at 8:14 AM