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Kingsport’s Red, White and Boom Independence Day Celebration is set for Saturday with events all day long and into the night. The legendary rock band 38 Special headlines the concert, with a fireworks display to follow. The day will start with the Red, White and Boom Four-Mile Race at...

Two things to remember if you need dental treatment but can’t afford it: You’re not alone, and help is available. But it won’t come knocking. You’ve got to go get it. One place to turn is Remote Area Medical (RAM). RAM provides free medical services to rural Americans via traveling clinics that operate throughout the country. Since it was founded in 1985, RAM has treated more than 888,000 individuals delivering more than $181.5 million worth of free health care services. As well, it provides free veterinary services.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Hard Rock found a new home for furniture left over at what was once the Bristol Mall. A release on Friday stated the casino donated the remnants of the shopping hub to the Habitat to Humanity’s Re-Store in Kingsport. “This is just one way Hard Rock is choosing to serve the […]

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A man with the words "Ricky Bobby" tattooed across his face, was arrested outside a Buc-ee's gas station in Saint Augustine Wednesday after he was caught driving a stolen SUV, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said Brett Dixon, 29, of Tennessee, was...

The combination Harlan County Job Fair and Expungement Clinic took place at the Harlan Center on Wednesday, June 28, pulling in folks from all over the county who were looking for employment and a way to clear their record. Individuals looking for employment found an assortment of employers taking applications...

GATE CITY — This year marks the first year Gate City Frontier will host its Red, White and Blue Bash in downtown — but that doesn’t mean it won’t feature old-fashioned, Independence Day activities and tradition. Gate City Frontier will host its inaugural celebration on Saturday...

WEBER CITY — The volunteer fire department in Weber City will host its first-ever Independence Day celebration this weekend. The Weber City Volunteer Fire Department will host the free event on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the former Food City location in Weber City. The main event will be...

The Pledge of Allegiance is an expression of patriotism and commitment to our country. The Bachman Bernard Family is proud to present the Daily Pledge from our local schools.

More than 1 million Americans have died from COVID-19 – more than the total number of Americans killed in World War I and World War II combined. In the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol metropolitan area, which covers parts of Tennessee and Virginia, a total of 1,468 deaths have been attributed to the virus, equal to 479 fatalities for […]

The anvil shoot is an East Tennessee tradition, surely to start your July 4 off with a bang. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2022.

Enjoy local history, events, food and music by being a tourist in your own hometown. Learn about the local history of Kingsport by exploring the city. There are many wonderful places to visit in Kingsport. One of my family’s favorites is the Kingsport Carousel for a one-of-a-kind experience, which is a beautifully restored 1956 carousel located inside a temperature-controlled roundhouse.

BIG STONE GAP, Va. (WCYB) — It is hard to nail down a title for Tyler Hughes. He is a town council member, park ranger, professor, but his most beloved title might be musician. It may be that position that brings all the others together. “I thought I was...

Two individuals were arrested in Letcher County on Monday following a police chase that ended when the driver crashed into a telephone pole. Whitesburg Police Department Officials say that 27-year-old Charles Michael Osborne was driving along Jenkins Road when he is said to have pulled out in front of an officer. The officer in question recognized Osborne as he was wanted for absconding from parole. A traffic stop was attempted, but Osborne opted to speed away, leading police on a chase through Hospital Road, RT 15, and RT 119.

The Independence Day Activities continue today in Pennington Gap with the showing of Mitchells versus the Machine at Leeman Field just after Dark. This is a free movie so bring your lawn chair and enjoy this animated, sci-fi comedy film. Tomorrow will be an all day celebration at Leeman Field...

Johnson City, TN — Here’s a look at Ethan Payne as The Johnson City Doughboys look to keep their home-field win streak alive against the Kingsport Axemen tonight at TVA Credit Union. Going up six in the first, Johnson City hit the gas early and cushion their lead from a sharp ground ball hit by […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Before he embarks on his professional career, beloved Vol basketball player John Fulkerson is giving back to the University of Tennessee once again. Before the start of the 2021-2022 season, the Kingsport-native pledged he would donate $2 to the Tennessee Fund for every point scored by the team that season. After […]

JOHNSON CITY — After blowing the lead twice in Thursday’s Appalachian League baseball game at TVA Credit Union Ballpark, the Johnson City club still managed to find a way to win. The Doughboys (12-14) won 12-11 thanks to a throwing error by Kingsport third baseman Payton Allen on...