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The Virginia Town Where Retirees Say Social Security Stretches Further Than Anywhere Else

There’s a town in the far southwestern corner of Virginia where retirees are doing something that sounds almost illegal in today’s economy: living well on Social Security alone. Appalachia, Virginia doesn’t show up on most people’s retirement radar, and that’s honestly one of the best things about it....

Wise County, VA · 11d
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Low-income Southwest Virginia seniors can get heating aid covering a full winter electric bill

"It's going to take organizations coming together to care for individuals and keep them warm."

Norton, VA · 7h

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Kingsport announces its holiday event schedule

KINGSPORT — The City of Kingsport is welcoming back Christmas in Kingsport for a fifth year. It is an annual event that offers a blend of long-standing traditions and fresh events for the whole family to enjoy. To learn more about this year’s Christmas in Kingsport events, be sure to visit www.christmasinkingsport.com. CHRISTMAS CONNECTION — Kick off the holiday season with a trip to Christmas Connection. Our 47th annual arts and crafts fair offers a variety of unique gifts from local and regional artisans, including country crafts, home décor, fine wood and leather crafts, handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, ornaments, stained glass, pottery, baked goods, pet accessories and much more. The event will take place in the main convention hall of the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center (1901 Meadowview Parkway) on Nov. 13 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on November 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SANTA’S DEPOT — Visit Centennial Park on Nov. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for an afternoon at Santa’s Depot. The two-hour event will feature activity stations for kids, free hot chocolate, cookies, letters to Santa, Santa hats, stickers and candy canes. All activities are free for children. Be

Kingsport, TN · 1d

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12 Things That Make Northern Virginia and the Rest of Virginia Feel Like Different States

Northern Virginia is the largest data center market in the world, which is a lot of servers for one corner of one state. Drive to Buchanan County in the southwest, and fewer households have broadband and more of your neighbors are 65 or older. Here’s how Northern Virginia compares with...

Virginia · 8d
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Virginia CFX Authority Eyes Future Project Planning

ABINGDON, VA – (NOVEMBER 6, 2026) – The next projects to focus on in relation to advancing the Coalfields Expressway was a topic for discussion November 5 during a meeting of the Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority in Abingdon, VA. The authority met at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education...

Abingdon, VA · 3d

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Democrats Finally Lost Their Last State House Seat in Rural Kentucky

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Eastern Kentucky Democrats used to brag that when the 1972 results came in, Richard Nixon had won nearly everywhere except for Massachusetts and Floyd County. It’s been a...

Kentucky · 8h

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$714 Million Investment: Nuclear Technology Company Prepares For Major TN Expansion

(UCBJ) – BWXT, a company that produces high-purity depleted uranium (HPDU) metal for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, is investing $714.5 million to create 181 new jobs through an expansion of its Washington County operations, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced today. The project, supported...

Washington County, TN · 3d

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Kingsport receives $5.6M grant for Brickyard pedestrian bridge

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport has received a $5.6 million grant to fund construction of the pedestrian and bicycle bridge project at Brickyard Park. The city announced in a news release Monday that it had been awarded the grant funds through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. Once built, […]

Kingsport, TN · 15h

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Economic development projects take center stage at Kingsport's State of the City address

KINGSPORT, Tn. (WCYB) — Economic development was a major focus of Kingsport's State of the City address, as city leaders highlighted projects they say could have a lasting impact on the region. Mayor Paul Montgomery and City Manager Chris McCartt spoke at the event, outlining the city's accomplishments over...

Kingsport, TN · 3d

WJHL

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Christmas Connection returning to Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – It’s already time to start thinking about Christmas, and luckily, there’s an opportunity in the Model City that allows people to get all their shopping done in one spot. ‘Christmas Connection’ is back for its 47th year. The free event is a tradition in Kingsport that welcomes a variety of skilled […]

Kingsport, TN · 13h

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10 Tennessee Towns Where Rising Property Tax Bills Are Putting Pressure On Homeowners

One Tennessee city actually lowered its property tax rate, and many homeowners still expected bigger bills. The reason?. A county reappraisal pushed average property values up by 66 percent. That twist keeps popping up across the state. One small East Tennessee town weighed a 28 percent rate jump. Another little...

Tennessee · 5d

WJHL

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Rogersville holds 1st ever Veterans Day Parade, Saturday

ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Rogersville held its first-ever Veterans Day parade on Saturday to honor those who have served in the military.  The streets were lined with veterans, families and the community in support of each individual who served ahead of this upcoming Wednesday’s federal holiday. Eli Pereira told News Channel 11 about what the […]

Rogersville, TN · 2d

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Greene County Director Of Finance Danny Lowery Accepts New Position With Tennessee Department Of Education

Greene County Director of Finance Danny Lowery has accepted a new position with the Tennessee Department of Education. Mayor Kevin Morrison announced the departure during in a late morning news release Friday. Morrison says “Danny has been a valued member of the Greene County team and has provided exceptional leadership...

Greene County, TN · 3d

WJHL

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Living history event held in Johnson City ahead of Veterans Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Military history was brought to life at Tipton-Haynes Historic Site on Saturday as a “living history” event was held for the people of the Tri-Cities ahead of Veterans Day. ‘A Walk In Their Boots – Living History’ is an “All-era” – military timeline event paying tribute to the American Soldier, […]

Johnson City, TN · 2d

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Greeneville Eye Clinic Closing Effective November 30

Greeneville Eye Clinic will be closing effective November 30. The office is located at 1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Medical Office Building 2, Suite 1000. A letter from the office to patients is being mailed. The letter may be viewed below:. Dear Patient,. We are writing to inform you that Greeneville Eye...

Greeneville, TN · 2d

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ETSU to honor veterans with annual Veterans Day celebration and meal

East Tennessee State University will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members for its annual Veterans Day Celebration and Meal on Thursday, Nov. 12. The event will recognize the service and sacrifices of veterans through a complimentary meal and a formal ceremony at the ETSU Veterans Memorial at 1 p.m.

Johnson City, TN · 17h

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Cocke County certifies tie between in-laws for final Parrottsville commission seat

The Cocke County Election Commission voted Friday unanimously to certify Parrottsville's election results, confirming a 38–38 tie between two in-laws for the town's final commission seat. Five candidates ran for three seats in Tuesday's election. Holly Norton finished first with 45 votes, and Sharon Peters finished second with 43....

Cocke County, TN · 3d

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Durham-Hensley Health And Rehabilitation Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation in Chuckey celebrated its 75th anniversary on Friday evening. Local officials Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison, Greeneville Mayor Cal Doty, and Greene County Sheriff David Beverly attended the special anniversary event. Morrison presented a proclamation and county challenge token to the facility’s owner Kathie Hensley Ball.

Chuckey, TN · 1d

WJHL

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Hicks Block apartments ready to rent in Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hicks Block, a restored building between Broad and Market Street, hosted a walk-through to showcase recent improvements. Co-owner and architect Katie Casebolt spoke with News Channel 11 about the progress. “It has had a huge transformation from the last time, where the units were 99.5% finished,” Casebolt said. “We’re just finishing […]

Kingsport, TN · 4d

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Russell County, VA Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, Nov. 2, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is Supervisor Tara Dye’s unofficial summary of the November 2026 Russell County Board of Supervisor’s meeting. It is not a formal transcription prepared from the videotape of the meeting. We are sharing Tara’s summary for information only, not as a rallying point for complaints about the Supervisors’ actions, or those of any other person. If you have a problem with what someone is doing, tell THEM, not the Clinch Valley Times.

Russell County, VA · 4d