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Sullivan Co. non-profits highlight International Overdose Awareness Day with education & resources
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several Sullivan County non-profit and outreach groups came together to hold an event for International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday. The free, public event was organized by the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition (SCAD) and held at the First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport. It was a family-friendly event, complete […]
Running of the Bulls Results: Hammers, No Heat, Rule the Morning
Saturday morning, for the first time in a while, Mother Nature didn’t turn the annual Running of the Bulls 5K into something akin to the Sweating of the Bulls. The always-in-August race and 1-mile fun run are held on the Big Cove Greenway, starting at Hampton Cove Middle School. Proceeds benefit the HCMS PTA, which has a solid turnout of volunteers to help with packet stuffing-pickup and on race day. The field always is large. This year saw 390 finishers in the 5K and 87 in the fun run.
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
Video prompts mom to sue Bristol over son’s 2017 death
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A woman whose son died seven years ago after a 911 call to his home has sued the City of Bristol, Tenn. and numerous police officers and paramedics for their alleged role in his death — a role Karen Goodwin didn’t learn about until a year ago, when a video surfaced […]
Virginia Issues Draft of Cell Phone-Free Policies for Schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first school […]
Miyares demands action on missing migrant children
(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is again demanding action from the federal government as information concerning the unknown whereabouts of thousands of migrant minors continues to come to light. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a report this week revealing “significant failures in the oversight and management of unaccompanied migrant children, contributing to thousands of children going missing after being released from federal custody,” according to a press release from Miyares’ office. ...
Men's Soccer hosts East Tennessee State University for home opener
County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C. Record ( USC Upstate (0-1; 0-0 Big South) vs. ETSU (1-0; 0-0 SoCon) Upstate: The Spartans began the regular season on Thursday against UNC Greensboro. Luke Halkett led Upstate with three shots. Anthony Cox, Fabian Dietrich, and Dzenan Cerimagic each recorded a shot on goal. Cooper Jennings finished the match with four saves. Thursday's match saw four freshmen make their first appearance in an Upstate uniform.
Kingsport Educator Bryan Kerns Crowned Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25
Last night's announcement revealed that Bryan Kerns, a math and fire management instructor at Dobyns-Bennett High School, has been distinguished as the Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25, in recognition of his impactful contribution to both his students and the larger community in Kingsport City Schools, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
Kingsport Offers Kids Skateboarding Fundamentals Throughout September at Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark
Hey, Kingsport kids — get ready to kick, push, and coast. The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is rolling out a series of Introduction to Skateboarding lessons for young novices eager to navigate the world of ollies and kickflips. Starting in September, the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark will become the classroom for young skateboard enthusiasts looking to learn the essentials of the sport.
Virginia removes 6,303 'noncitizens' from voter rolls, fueling fraud allegations
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said earlier this month he had issued an executive order removing 6,303 noncitizens who had “accidentally or maliciously attempted to register” to vote. He said in an interview that he was “not suggesting there is widespread voter fraud,” but had said in an earlier...
Bays Mountain Trail Race presents unique challenges
KINGSPORT — The next stop in the Skelton Law Racing Series will feature a 15-mile loop course on some of the most scenic and challenging trails Bays Mountain Park has to offer. The 17th annual Bays Mountain Trail Race will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 8 a.m. at Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport. In addition to being part of the Skelton Law Racing Series presented by Rogersville attorney Mark...
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