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Strangeville: The woman Asheville buried without a name

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — She told Asheville police her name was Virginia Sneed. And when officers asked for her real name, the young woman refused. “I will stay in jail the rest of my life before I will cause any embarrassment to my family,” she told a police desk sergeant, according to a July 13, 1940, account in the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Asheville, NC · 3d

Daily Mail

Mystery over new owner of most important map in US history as it's sold to anonymous bidder for $1m

The Library of Congress has previously tried to obtain the map, but was outbid.

Asheville, NC · 2d

The Rogersville Review

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

takingthekids.com

This Old Tennessee Car Dealership Is Now A Nostalgic Museum With Around 40 Classic Vehicles

A replica of a 1901 Oldsmobile and a 1981 DeLorean share the same roof here. That’s 80 years of car history parked in one old showroom. The building once sold Dodges and Plymouths for decades. Now it holds around 40 classic vehicles, plus a recreated Texaco station and a little diner setup.

Greeneville, TN · 6d

East Tennessean

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 · 1d

The Rogersville Review

PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Chiefs finish fifth in state; Boyd breaks Cherokee school record

MEMPHIS — Sophomore Anna Mae Boyd peaked at the perfect time to break the Cherokee High School 5K record and lead the Lady Chiefs to a fifth-place finish in the TSSAA Division 1 Class AA Cross Country State Championships on Friday, Nov. 6, at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis. The fifth-place team finish is the top team finish in school history for Cherokee’s cross country program, which featured a roster of five sophomores and two seniors in the 24-team field at the state meet. “The fact that (most of us) get to run together for two more years is really exciting,” said Boyd. “Everybody’s really good at cheering each other on and pushing each other to do our best.” It was the Lady Chiefs’ second consecutive trip to the Class AA state meet, following back-to-back Section 1 championships. Boyd led the way, finishing 18th in the 175-competitor field with the school-record time of 20:00.97. It was 37 seconds faster than her previous best and broke the Cherokee all-time 5K record set by Harper Russell in 2015. Sophomore Kenady Deal ran a season’s best 20:39.69 to finish 25th overall. Sophomore Elin Bryan finished 68th in 22:25.22. Senior Elizabeth Coward finished 73rd

Rogersville, TN · 23h

The Rogersville Review

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PHOTO GALLERY: Top-ranked Tornadoes roar past Chiefs

ALCOA — Defending state champion and top-ranked Alcoa got a pair of touchdowns from Mr. Football semifinalist Micah Jones and tacked on five more by five different players en route to a 49-3 win over Cherokee in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6 at Bill Bailey Stadium. It was the 56th straight postseason victory for Alcoa (11-0), which improved to 146-15 in the playoffs. The Tornadoes haven’t lost a first-round playoff game since 1996. It was the third straight playoff appearance for Cherokee, which ends its season at 6-5. “I’m proud of our guys. We didn’t back down. We did it with the right mentality. I thought our offense and defense got after it as best they could,” said Cherokee coach Josh Hensley. “I was proud of their togetherness. Even when adversity hit, we stayed locked in and kept fighting.” Cherokee knew the assignment was daunting when it drew Region 1’s short straw and the accompanying trip to Alcoa for a second straight year. The Tornadoes defeated the Chiefs 56-0 in the storm-shortened first meeting between the schools last November. But Hensley knew his team wouldn’t shy away from the challenge. “I

Alcoa, TN · 15h

WJHL

Food with Fred: Looking back at Johnson City’s historic Model Mill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City has a rich history in food production, including a mill that once ranked among the largest in the South. The Model Mill opened in 1910 and produced Red Band Flour for 93 years before closing in 2003. The facility became an important part of Johnson City’s industrial history, […]

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WJHL

Made Around Here Market, Veterans Day Parade: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Veterans Day is on Wednesday, and there is no shortage of events honoring those who’ve served in the United States military happening this weekend ahead of the holiday. News Channel 11 has compiled the following list of events taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Southwest Virginia Artisan Conference Made Around Here […]

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The Washington Times

Bluegrass pioneer and Maryland native Bill Clifton dead at 95

Pioneering bluegrass musician Bill Clifton, born in Riderwood less than 9 miles northwest of Baltimore, has died at the age of 95.

Mendota, VA · 3d

The Rogersville Review

Holiday-related concerts coming to ETSU this month

JOHNSON CITY — East Tennessee State University has a month of concerts, cultural events, lectures, theater performances and community celebrations planned. Whether enjoying the annual Holiday Lights Celebration, attending a Veterans Day ceremony or discovering Appalachian roots music, visitors can find a variety of ways to connect with ETSU and the region. Activities planned at ETSU in November include: ETSU’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration on Nov. 17 features the lighting of campus by President Dr. Brian Noland, Student Government Association Executive Vice President Macy Miller, and Bucky, on Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the ETSU Foundation Carillon and Alumni Plaza. Participants can enjoy music from the ETSU Jazz Ensemble, free cookies and cocoa, free screenings of “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” at the Bud Frank Theatre, and more.Concerts presented by the Department of Music include the Closing Bands Concert with the ETSU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band on Nov. 15; and the Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert on Nov. 22.Among the public lectures offered in November are “The Zen of Seeing,” a reading and poetry craft talk by Earl Braggs of the University of Tennessee Chattanooga on Nov. 9; talks by Drs. Kate Beatty and Mildred Maisonet of the College of Public

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Made Around Here Market, Veterans Day Parade: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Veterans Day is on Wednesday, and there is no shortage of events honoring those who've served in the United States military happening this weekend ahead of the holiday. News Channel 11 has compiled the following list of events taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday:. Southwest...

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Idyllic Pursuit

Jonesborough Was Founded in 1779, 17 Years Before Tennessee Became a State. 6 Places to See in Its Historic District

Jonesborough Tennessee holds the title of the state’s oldest town. The General Assembly of North Carolina established it in 1779...

Jonesborough, TN · 6d

Claiborne Progress

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‘A Claiborne County Christmas’ set for Nov. 14,

“A Claiborne County Christmas” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Tazewell. The event will feature local performers, vendors, food trucks, activities […]

Tazewell, TN · 4d

The Rogersville Review

Hensley is back at Carter Fold this Saturday night

HILTONS, Va. — The Carter Family Fold is back in action after a week off for Halloween, and will welcome Trey Hensley & His Bluegrass Band back to the historic venue this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Trey Hensley is a Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Johnson City, Tennessee, whose musical journey has been intertwined with the Carter Family Fold since childhood. A true prodigy, Trey first stepped onto the Grand Ole Opry stage at just eleven years old, performing alongside Marty Stuart and Earl Scruggs. Not long after, he met Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash at the Fold, where he performed with members of the Carter Family and later played at June Carter Cash’s birthday celebration—an early milestone that helped shape his lifelong connection to traditional music. Raised in nearby Telford, Trey began singing gospel at age six before discovering bluegrass guitar, quickly developing the fiery flatpicking style that would become his signature. His early career included several acclaimed bluegrass recordings with his band Drivin’ Force, produced with guidance from Tom T. Hall. Over the years, Trey has shared the stage with icons including Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys, J.D. Crowe, Peter Frampton, and

Hiltons, VA · 4d

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Vintage Market Days: Appalachian Christmas 2026 coming to BMS South Building Nov 6-8

Vintage Market Days of Tri-Cities Tennessee, an event that’s so much more than a flea market and offers guests a weekend of fun-filled shopping, music, food and vendors, is returning to Bristol Motor Speedway, Nov. 6-8, with a festive collection called “An Appalachian Christmas”. The event will once...

Bristol, TN · 5d

bristoledition.org

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Zerbey: Golf course purchase leaves plenty of work before it’s time to play–‘Fore!’

Editor’s note: Joe Zerbey has a history with Bristol, where he now makes his home after many years as a newspaperman. “This is News?” his column will be wide-ranging, and yet anchored in Joe’s solid foundation in news and freedom of information. In the game of...

Bristol, TN · 6d

Elizabethton Star

Sycamore Shoals to host Colonial Harvest Celebration Nov. 14-15

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will step back in time Nov. 14-15 as it hosts its Colonial Harvest Celebration, featuring a weekend of living history, demonstrations and activities highlighting 18th-century […]

Elizabethton, TN · 6d

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