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Rogersville shoplifting suspect, getaway driver nabbed after high-speed chase
Volunteer's Chance Johnson (10) reacts after hitting sank the game-winning 3-pointer to beat Sullivan South 55-54 on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Hardee’s Classic in Jonesborough.

Game of Chance: Johnson buzzer-beater lifts Falcons
According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, around 2:22 p.m. Monday Ray E. Testerman, 83, or Surgoinsville, was driving a 1994 Jeep Wrangler (right) eastbound on Highway 11-W when he attempted a left turn northbound onto Old Union Road in the path of a 2014 Chevy 2500 pickup (left).

Elderly Surgoinsville man in critical condition after 11-W crash
The food for the Free Community Thanksgiving Day Meal at First Baptist Church in Kingsport includes a traditional meal provided by Ballad Health's Holston Valley Medical Center and desserts from church members.

First Baptist Church offers free Thanksgiving meal for all to enjoy
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Tastes

Giving thanks for the miraculous sweet potato

Despite what some labels may say and what some signs in grocery stores may proclaim, sweet potatoes are not yams.

Today at 10:27 AM
Kristen Ann Taylor and Christopher James Eddington
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Rogersville Police Department

Rogersville shoplifting suspect, getaway driver nabbed after high-speed chase

A Gray woman allegedly attempted to strike a police officer with her car while fleeing the Rogersville Walmart parking lot with a suspected shoplifter.

Today at 8:39 AM
Dobyns-Bennett's Cameron Williamson (11) fights up the middle against Bearden's Ty Seritt (42) and Jaquez Bolland (19) during a September game at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport.
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Kingsport BMA OKs new turf for J. Fred

New artificial turf is coming to J. Fred Johnson Stadium, a project that will cost nearly $900,000 once complete. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 6-1 to award the contract to Field Turf USA to install artificial turf over the football and baseball field, as well as an indoor baseball practice facility at the stadium.

Today at 7:04 AM
ETSU’s D’Andre Bernard (2) scores while being fouled by Sam Houston State’s Bubba Furlong during Tuesday night's Cayman Islands Classic game at Freedom Hall.
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Sports Live

Bucs roar back to beat 'Kats

East Tennessee State rallied from behind for the second night in a row, erasing an 18-point first-half deficit to beat Sam Houston State 77-63 on Tuesday night in a nonconference game at Freedom Hall.

Today at 1:09 AM
Volunteer's Chance Johnson (10) reacts after hitting sank the game-winning 3-pointer to beat Sullivan South 55-54 on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Hardee’s Classic in Jonesborough.
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Sports Live

Game of Chance: Johnson buzzer-beater lifts Falcons

Chance Johnson hit the game-winning, 3-point shot at the buzzer to cap Volunteer’s rally from a 14-point halftime deficit for a 55-54 win over Sullivan South on Tuesday night in the first round of the 29th annual Hardee’s Classic.

Today at 1:05 AM
Goodwill Industries of Tenneva opened a new store recently at Bristol Commons.
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Goodwill opens new location at Bristol Commons

The newest site for Goodwill offers customers over 7,500 square feet of shopping and a convenient drop-off point for donations.

Yesterday at 10:30 PM
Union junior Emili Brooks (13) was named a VHSL Class 2 all-state first-team selection on Tuesday
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SW Virginia Notes

Union's Brooks, Ridgeview's Adkins, Sproles among postseason honorees

And just like that the season came to a screeching halt for the Mountain 7 and Cumberland District football teams last weekend.

Yesterday at 9:35 PM
Gaines Lawson, born 1841, joined others from Hawkins County who signed-up the 4th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment, U.S.A., in the spring of 1863, becoming the 1st Sergeant of Company D.
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Did you know two of Tennessee’s first Medal of Honor winners were from Hawkins County?

My recent column on Tennessee Medal of Honor winners from World War I left me wondering, who were the first Medal of Honor winners from the state? The Medal of Honor, as we know it today, came into being during the Civil War, so I didn’t think any Tennesseans would have been awarded one from that time.

Yesterday at 9:00 PM
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Local News

Sullivan County corrections officer terminated, charged with assault

A Sullivan County corrections officer has been terminated and charged with assault following an investigation of a “use of force” incident in the Sullivan County Jail on Oct. 29.

Yesterday at 8:22 PM
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police blotter

Kingsport gunfire leads to pursuit, drug stash

At 5 a.m., reports of gunfire led police to the area of Dale Street. When a patrol officer attempted to speak with a pedestrian, the man ignored commands and cut down an alley, then ran through yards and jumped a fence.

Yesterday at 7:30 PM
SoCon coach of the year Randy Sanders is also a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, which goes to the FCS national coach of the year.
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SoCon football

Bucs' Sanders SoCon coach of the year

Twelve ETSU players claimed SoCon honors, including seven as first-team members of the two all-conference teams picked by the league’s coaches and media.

Yesterday at 6:28 PM
According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, around 2:22 p.m. Monday Ray E. Testerman, 83, or Surgoinsville, was driving a 1994 Jeep Wrangler (right) eastbound on Highway 11-W when he attempted a left turn northbound onto Old Union Road in the path of a 2014 Chevy 2500 pickup (left).
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Tennessee Highway Patrol

Elderly Surgoinsville man in critical condition after 11-W crash

According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, around 2:22 p.m. Monday Ray E. Testerman, 83, or Surgoinsville, was driving a 1994 Jeep Wrangler eastbound on Highway 11-W when he attempted a left turn northbound onto Old Union Road in the path of a 2014 Chevy 2500 pickup.

Yesterday at 5:45 PM
The food for the Free Community Thanksgiving Day Meal at First Baptist Church in Kingsport includes a traditional meal provided by Ballad Health's Holston Valley Medical Center and desserts from church members.
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Sunday Stories

First Baptist Church offers free Thanksgiving meal for all to enjoy

Kingsport’s First Baptist Church will serve its Free Community Thanksgiving Day Meal from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 22, at the church fellowship hall. The meal is open to anyone in need of food or fellowship and no reservations are required.

Yesterday at 4:30 PM
WADDELL, MATTHEW DOYLE -- AGGRAVATED BURGLARY - -- AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - --RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - -- RESISTING ARREST - -- THEFT OF PROPERTY UNDER 1000.00 - -- POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA BRYANT, KELLY NICHOLE -- AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC - -- CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT JARNAGIN, LOGAN BRIAN -- AGGRAVATED ASSAULT TAYLOR, KRISTEN ANN -- EVADING ARREST FELONY BY MOTOR VEHICLE - -- FELONY RECKLESS ENDANGERMENST - -- POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - -- POSSESSION OF LEGEND DRUGS - -- DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE - --FAILURE TO EXERCISE DUE CARE - -- VIOLATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - -- REGISTRATION MUST BE CARRIED
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Arrested

Arrested: Hawkins County mugshots

Individuals booked into the Hawkins County jail Nov. 5 - Nov. 18. All suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Updated Yesterday at 3:16 PM
At the time of the burglary the victim had a "trail-cam" hidden on the property and was able to recover still images of the suspected burglary vehicle, and older model black Ford Explorer.
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

HCSO asks public to help identify burglars who drove this SUV

The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in identifying the owner of a black Ford Explorer that is suspected to be the getaway car from a burglary that took place in the Beech Creek community earlier this month.

Yesterday at 1:48 PM
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