A Sullivan County school bus sits in the snow in this file photo. Kingsport and Sullivan County school officials as of Thursday reported minimal and minor snow storm damage from Sunday's snow storm.

Snowstorm does little damage to city, county school facilities

The city system reported no damage other than a few downed trees or limbs, while the county system also reported no collapsed roofs but said a few roof leaks developed as the thaw began.

Yesterday at 6:00 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.

Yesterday 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

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

Dobyns-Bennett High School

Wintry weather leads to postponement of Kingsport City Schools events

The Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Dec. 18, while the Dobyns-Bennett High School bands and orchestra concert was moved to Thursday, Dec. 13.

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 9:00 PM

City crews out plowing Netherland Inn Road Sunday morning.

Kingsport

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

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

KINGSPORT — A winter storm that hit late Saturday night brought power outages and treacherous roads to the region as snow continued to fall Sunday afternoon.

Dec 9, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Regional Science and Technology Center

Officials tour Regional Science and Technology Center construction site

Superintendent Jeff Moorhouse said the timeline for construction completion is still for late May/early June, setting the stage for D-B to occupy the space in August of 2019 for to begin the 2019-20 school year.

Dec 9, 2018 at 12:00 PM

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..

World War II

After 74 years MIA in Germany, Hawkins WWII solider arrives home

It took 74 years to get him home, but Pfc. Lewis E. Price who was listed as MIA since 1944 and was only recently identified using DNA of family members, arrived at Tri-Cities Airport Friday night. He will be buried in Rogersville next week.

Dec 7, 2018 at 9:33 PM

Daymian Westergard, right, and 2017-18 Roosevelt Elementary first grade classmate Kialee Britt read in early 2018. School counselor Alice Browder said Daymian grew to enjoy reading during the a summer Read to be Ready Camp. It will be at Lincoln Elementary this year.

Read to be Ready

Local schools among Read to be Ready grant winners

Tennessee Department of Education awarded $8.9 Million for 218 summer of 2019 programs to serve 8,910 students statewide.

Dec 7, 2018 at 1:55 PM

In this file photo, BOS Chairman David Redwine speaks at last Monday's called meeting.

Scott County

Scott County sending resolutions opposing Ballad plans to health departments

On Nov. 26, the Scott County Board of Supervisors voted to send resolutions to Ballad Health’s management opposing the changes. On Wednesday, the BOS voted to take it a step further by sending those same resolutions to the health departments in Tennessee and Virginia.

Dec 7, 2018 at 11:30 AM

While inspecting the facility beer board members (L-R) Raymond Jesse, Danny Alvis, and Jeff Barrett located three apparent security aids under the bar including a pipe, an aluminum baseball bat, and a wooden club, held by Alvis and engraved with the name “Bufford” — possibly named after famous Sheriff Bufford Pusser.

Hawkins County Beer Board

Infamous Hawkins bar approved for beer permit under new management

While inspecting the facility beer board members Danny Alvis, Jeff Barrett and Raymond Jesse located three apparent security aids under the bar including a pipe, an aluminum baseball bat, and a wooden club engraved with the name “Bufford” — possibly named after famous Sheriff Bufford Pusser.

Dec 5, 2018 at 6:46 PM

AEP employees work to replace the downed utility pole Wednesday morning along Wilcox Drive.

Update: Wilcox crash spurred by driver falling asleep

KINGSPORT — An early morning, single-vehicle wreck that closed Wilcox Drive for several hours was triggered by a motorist falling asleep behind the wheel, according to police.

Updated Dec 5, 2018 at 12:46 PM

laurel run park

Hawkins misses window of dry weather to begin Laurel Run Park shoreline repair

The park's 2,500-foot-long shoreline has eroded between six and 10 feet during the past eight years. Trees that were once 5-10 feet inland have either been washed away or are teetering on the bank of the Holston River, and the walking trail is only 3-5 feet from the bank in some places.

Dec 5, 2018 at 9:00 AM