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Area Democrats host “Kingsport for Kamala” rally & march
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dozens of local Democrats attended a “Kingsport for Kamala” rally and march on Saturday morning at Glen Bruce Park. Along with backing Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris, those attending voiced support for other Democrats running for local, state and national offices. Organizers said the event aimed to […]
Rec League Notes: Riverview Splash Pad will soon close for season
KINGSPORT — School is back in session and summer is winding down. Yet, there’s still time this year for children to enjoy the warm weather by paying a visit to the Riverview Splash Pad. The splash pad — located at 1101 Martin Luther Jr. Drive — is still open to the public, but it will soon be closing for the season. The last day the splash pad will operate this year is Sunday, Sept. 8. ...
Sports briefs: Future Falcons Cheer Camp is Sept. 10-12
CHURCH HILL — The Future Falcons Mini Cheer Camp will be held Sept. 10-12 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Volunteer High School small gym. The cost of the camp is $40, which includes camp and a T-shirt. Participants will cheer with the Volunteer cheerleaders at the Falcons’ home football game on Friday, Sept. 13. Email...
United Way of Greater Kingsport spreads awareness for Suicide Prevention Month at local football game
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Ahead of the Dobyns-Bennett and West Ridge High School football game, the United Way of Greater Kingsport spread awareness for Suicide Prevention Month by handing out pom-poms with QR codes linked to mental health resources. “We’ve created QR codes for both school districts (Kingsport City and Sullivan County), which link to […]
Cornel West will be on Virginia ballot after state reverses course
Independent candidate Cornel West was cleared to be on the Virginia presidential ballot after the state reversed its decision on Friday. In a letter to West’s campaign, the Virginia Department of Elections said it “reconsidered” its decision to bar West from the ballot and now he and Melina Abdullah, his running mate, will be on […]
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