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City crews out plowing Netherland Inn Road Sunday morning.

Kingsport crews battle record-setting snowfall
Tennessee's Admiral Schofield (5) shoots a 3-pointer against Gonzaga's Brandon Clarke (15) during the Colangelo Classic on Sunday in Phoenix.

Vols jump to No. 3 after upsetting Zags
Claudette McDavid said she's just glad the Lord saw fit to let the roof fall when no one was inside church. "You never know what the Lord's plan is for us, but He always comes through," she added.

'Too much snow': Hawkins church roof collapses during Sunday winter storm
Bryant Statum....Polo Fields in Kingsport, TN

Community Scrapbook: Snow Day 2018 (Part 3)

Stranded trucker fatally struck on I-81 in Kingsport

Public urged to use caution on area roadways
Jace, 9 and Eli, 4 Bluff City, TN

Community Scrapbook: Snow Day 2018 (Part 2)
A Nelson Tree Company crew cuts trees and branches just off Rivermont Drive Sunday so Elliot Electric contract crews could repair a line brought down by snow-weighted branches.

Snow storm leaves thousands without power

Rescue Fund: Single mother raising daughter in remission from leukemia
J. Richard Carroll is shown in this 2013 file photo. The former Sullivan North High School principal, AD and all-around Golden Raiders supporter died Saturday.

Longtime North Principal Richard Carroll dies
A military honor guard from Fort Cambell, Ky. performed dignified transfer of remains from the plane to hearse, and Pfc. Price was escorted to Rogersville by the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office. Several of PFC. Price’s family members including a granddaughter, nephews, a nieces and others met him as his coffin was removed from the plane, and there was a moment of silence as they stood at his flag draped coffin before it was loaded in the hearse for the ride to Rogersville..

After 74 years MIA in Germany, Hawkins WWII solider arrives home
Rotary Club members and other volunteers gathered at Addington Oil in Weber City on Friday morning to load boxes of shoes and socks.

Scott County Rotary Club delivers hundreds of pairs of shoes, socks to school children
The deer were purchased in 1981 from Hills Department Store in Kingsport. Fond memories of good times shopping there.

Holiday Scrapbook: Trees & Things
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Sights & Sounds of the Season Calendar (updated 12/10)

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Bristol man accused of pointing gun at Kingsport resident

A Bristol, Tennessee, man has been arrested after allegedly parking his car in the driveway of an elderly Kingsport resident, then pulling a shotgun and making threats when asked to move.

Dec 10, 2018 at 11:00 PM
Volunteer coach Mike Poe talks strategy with his team during the Falcons’ Hardee’s Classic matchup with Sullivan South earlier this season. In his first year guiding the Falcons, Poe has his team tied atop the Big 7 Conference standings. Perhaps more importantly, Poe says the Falcons are ‘enjoying what they are doing and having fun.’
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Falcons, Poe enjoying life at the top

Looking at the Big 7 boys basketball standings, you might notice something that seems a little out of place. Yes, Volunteer is in a first-place tie with Dobyns-Bennett.

Dec 10, 2018 at 10:41 PM
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Emergency personnel searching for missing teen with autism

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager with autism who wandered from his home in the Cooks Valley area of Kingsport.

Dec 10, 2018 at 10:05 PM
City crews out plowing Netherland Inn Road Sunday morning.
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Kingsport crews battle record-setting snowfall

Kingsport used about 950 tons of salt as of Monday morning battling the record-breaking snowfall that took place throughout the Tri-Cities on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2018 at 7:30 PM
The 2018 Scott County Christmas ornament
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Scott County

Scott County Christmas ornament now available

The ornaments, distributed by the Scott County Chamber of Commerce, feature a photo of the new Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center, which opens soon. The photo was taken by Jennifer Fletcher Meade, a native of Scott County who refers to her photography as “Journey through Light.”

Dec 10, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Coming from Warriors Path State Park Indian Springs Nickelsville Va. Kingsport, TN
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Community Scrapbook

Community Scrapbook: Snow Day 2018 (Part 4)

The winter storm blanketing the region this weekend led to road and school closures, power outages and other inconveniences. But many Times News readers also saw the good in it - making memories, snapping photos and enjoying the scenery. We asked

Dec 10, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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Tennessee gas prices continue falling as oil prices rise

Sunday's state average of $2.17 per gallon is 7 cents less than last week, 34 cents less than last month and 9 cents less than this time last year, AAA reported. The state average has declined the last 59 days for a total discount of 52 cents.

Dec 10, 2018 at 3:49 PM
Tennessee's Admiral Schofield (5) shoots a 3-pointer against Gonzaga's Brandon Clarke (15) during the Colangelo Classic on Sunday in Phoenix.
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Vols jump to No. 3 after upsetting Zags

Tennessee's biggest win in four seasons under coach Rick Barnes earned the Vols their highest ranking in The Associated Press men's basketball poll since 2007-08.

Dec 10, 2018 at 3:18 PM
Claudette McDavid said she's just glad the Lord saw fit to let the roof fall when no one was inside church. "You never know what the Lord's plan is for us, but He always comes through," she added.
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Hawkins County Emergency Management Agency

'Too much snow': Hawkins church roof collapses during Sunday winter storm

Heavy snow Sunday forced Vision Missionary Baptist Church to cancel services, which was very lucky because shortly before sundown the roof collapsed in on the unoccupied sanctuary under the weight of about a foot of snow.

Dec 10, 2018 at 2:57 PM
Downed tree over a road in Patrick County
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Virginia digs out

Main roads and interstates may be clear but secondary and rural routes are still snow covered, hazardous and in many cases impassable. The VSP said the majority of vehicles getting stuck are on seconary roads and neighborhood entrances.

Dec 10, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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When will the lights come back on?

More than 25,000 Appalachian Power customers are without electric service as a result of a snow storm that blanketed parts of the company’s Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia service areas on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2018 at 12:37 PM
Bryant Statum....Polo Fields in Kingsport, TN Harrison Phillips, Colonial Heights area of Kingsport Blakley Lane Kingsport, TN Snow day fun for Jace and Gracie! Bluff City, TN
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Community Scrapbook

Community Scrapbook: Snow Day 2018 (Part 3)

The winter storm blanketing the region this weekend led to road and school closures, power outages and other inconveniences. But many Times News readers also saw the good in it - making memories, snapping photos and enjoying the scenery. We asked

Dec 10, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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Stranded trucker fatally struck on I-81 in Kingsport

Sunday’s snow storm proved fatal for a truck driver from Alabama, according to police, as his tractor trailer became disabled along Interstate 81 in Kingsport, then he was struck by a skidding SUV as he walked along the shoulder.

Dec 10, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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Public urged to use caution on area roadways

Over the course of Sunday, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office assisted 27 motorists who were stranded. The Tennessee Highway Patrol had 45 calls for motorist assistance, and were directing traffic off Interstate 81 due to crashes in Virginia. 

Dec 10, 2018 at 9:40 AM
L-R: Vicki Cooper Trammell; J.H. Osborne; Roy H. Odum II; Cindy Turner Lemons; Angellette Lambert Richardson; and Robin Davis Cleary. This is the light display at a residence near the intersection of John B. Dennis Bypass and Wadlow Gap Road.
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J. H. OSBORNE

A three-hour tour filled with Christmas cheer

There were many wonderful displays on the route, developed by Keep Kingsport Beautiful’s team. One of the best is Bill Rhoten’s home on Plainview (near Litz Manor). Another showstopper is near Bloomingdale Pike and Wadlow Gap Road. A home on Carolina Avenue looks like a lighted gingerbread house.

Dec 10, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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