Traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, deviled eggs, slaw, dinner rolls, and a large assortment of homemade desserts and drinks is planned for Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. at the Boozy Creek Community Center, located at 1989 Shellys Road in Bristol. Music provided by the Tennessee Backroads, from […]
Coeburn Jehovah’s Witnesses Return to Door-to-Door Ministry
Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning Sept. 1. The two-and-a-halfyear suspension of the work ended just in time for the launch of a global campaign featuring an interactive program for Bible study. The decision to resume their door-to-door ministry marks the complete restoration of all pre-pandemic inperson activities for the nearly 1.3 million Jehovah’s Witnesses in about 13,000 […]
Shoemaker 9-11
Sixth grade students at Shoemaker Elementary School spent time learning about the events of Sept. 11. Kingsport Fire Department Deputy Chief Jim Carter shared photos and information about the time he spent in New York City following the attacks where he worked on recovery and clean up at Ground Zero. Students listened attentively and asked great questions. Shoemaker students appreciate […]
DMV Offers New U.S. Navy License Plate
Oct. 12 marked the 247th birthday of the United States Navy. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers a special license plate honoring those who are currently serving or have served in the United States Navy. Legislation introduced by State Sen. Jennifer Kiggans and signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin authorizes the issuance of a revenue-sharing license plate incorporating the […]
Fire Prevention
Tyler Brickey and Chief Henry Hartsock of the Hiltons Volunteer Fire Department visit with children last week at the Scott County Public Library in honor of Fire Prevention Week. They handed out fire hats to youngsters and Brickey demonstrated the proper way to “Stop, Drop and Roll” in fire emergencies.
Melinda Jane Childress
Melinda Jane Childress, 66, of Kingsport, Tenn. passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Orchard View in Kingsport, Tenn.. Melinda was born on May 14, 1956 to the late William Baker Childress and Jessie Lawson Childress. Her survivors include her brother, Gregory Childress and wife Shannon; one nephew, Matthew Childress; two nieces, Brittani Drake and Cassidy Johnson; two great nieces […]
Cecil Austin
William Cecil Austin, 86, Gate City, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at his residence. Cecil was born March 30, 1936 in Scott County, and was the son of the late Elmer Lee and Georgia (Jones) Austin. He retired from Virginia Department of Transportation. In addition to his parents, his wife, Willie Ruth (Bowen) Austin; sons, William Jeff Austin and […]
Nancy Jayne Carter
Nancy Jayne Carter, 79, Duffield, passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at her daughter’s residence, Jonesborough, Tenn. Nancy was born July 19, 1943 in Kingsport, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lona (Flanary) Summey. She was a loving mother, grandmother and had a love of all animals. In addition to her parents, her husband, Bruce Carter; […]
James R. White
James R. White, 79, of Nickelsville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 24, 1943 in Scott County and was the son of the late McKinley White and Lena Stapleton White. In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, […]
Kenny J. Hale
Kenny J. Hale, 81, of Gate City, passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was the son of the late Emmitt K. Hale and Carrie Virginia Salyer Hale. Kenny was an avid farmer, operated a sawmill, tended his apple orchard, and a forester. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Kenny was a member of Culbertson Chapel […]
