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The Tim O'Brien Band featruring Tony Trischka is among the acts at Gathering in the Gap at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical Park in Big Stone Gap May 25.

Springtime means music festivals in SW Va.
On the roof of The Bristol Hotel are from left Bruce Whitehurst, president and CEO of the Virginia Bankers Association; Rob Nichols, American Bankers Association (ABA) president and CEO; Peter Gwaltney, president and CEO of the North Carolina Bankers Association; Leton Harding Jr., , president, chairman and CEO of Powell Valley National Bank, Jeff Szyperski, ABA chairman and chairman, president and CEO of Chesapeake Financial Shares; and Colin Barrett, president and CEO of the Tennessee Bankers Association.

What do bankers think?
Several local venues are available for prom photoshoots in the coming weeks, though some do require advance notice.

Plenty of local venues available for prom photos

Prom 2019: Sullivan East High School

Prom 2019: J.I. Burton High School

Prom 2019: Cherokee High School

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Hawkins County Industrial Board

Hawkins IDB's Baker graduates from TVA’s Valley Workforce Institute

“A community’s ability to compete, gain jobs, and attract economic investments depends on local leaders being prepared, having product available, and understanding its workforce story to differentiate their community’s unique strengths." — TVA Sr. VP John Bradley

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Kingsport town hall to address substance abuse; drug take-back set for Saturday

The Kingsport Police Department is inviting the public to a town hall, where the goal is opening dialogue between parents and children regarding drugs and alcohol. And later this week, people are encouraged to safely dispose of medications during a drug take-back day at Dobyns-Bennett High School.

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Civics 101

Civics 101: How your county property taxes are raised, distributed

Under state law, county property tax revenues may only be used for the purposes for which the tax is levied.

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The Tim O'Brien Band featruring Tony Trischka is among the acts at Gathering in the Gap at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical Park in Big Stone Gap May 25.
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Springtime means music festivals in SW Va.

Even if the Easter weekend was not the best time to get outside, far Southwest Virginia is heading into spring with a string of music festivals and regular music events to make getting out more enjoyable.

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Hawkins County Rescue Squad will host its annual Bass Tournament on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Quarryville Boat Ramp in Mooresburg.
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Hawkins County Rescue Squad

Hawkins Rescue Squad hosts 27th Annual Ralph Stanton Memorial Bass Tournament

Entry fee is $50 per boat. Funds raised from this event will be utilized for things like training, equipment and personal protection gear for members. 

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Alderman candidate Charles Honaker (shown with wife Cassie) hopes to put his blue-collar business approach to work for Kingsport residents.
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Sunday Stories

Charles Honaker: There's no place like home

“There are unique people in Kingsport and plenty of resources to make this a place that feels like home to a variety of ages and professionals” — Charles Honaker

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Abbi White, a student at Sullivan Central High School, won gold in the recent Tennessee SkillsUSA competition and will move on to national competition this summer.
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SkillsUSA Sullivan County

Sullivan County SkillsUSA competitors win 12 gold medals

Sullivan Central had the most who placed and most first-place finishers among the four county high schools.

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On the roof of The Bristol Hotel are from left Bruce Whitehurst, president and CEO of the Virginia Bankers Association; Rob Nichols, American Bankers Association (ABA) president and CEO; Peter Gwaltney, president and CEO of the North Carolina Bankers Association; Leton Harding Jr., , president, chairman and CEO of Powell Valley National Bank, Jeff Szyperski, ABA chairman and chairman, president and CEO of Chesapeake Financial Shares; and Colin Barrett, president and CEO of the Tennessee Bankers Association.
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The Banking Industry

What do bankers think?

BRISTOL, Va. – An all-star team of bankers recently met at The Bristol Hotel to review where the industry is and where it’s headed.

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Money

VCEDA awards nearly $800K to small businesses, development projects

These 18 new businesses are projected to create a combined total of $769,819 in private investment and 135 full-time and part-time jobs.

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"Road to Revival" is Bob Sanders's first book, while "II Timothy" is his newest.
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Blog

Author’s Corner: Kingsport resident pens books on Biblical topics

From local pastor to traveling evangelist, Kingsport native Bob Sanders has been active in Christian ministry for decades. While preaching remains his biggest time commitment, Sanders has also written 13 books over the years, each one on a different Biblical subject.

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Cadet attending this past week's trip to Nashville were Heather Whitt, Elizabeth Massengill, Jewel MacGregor, Sydney Lilly, Shannah Gray, Jade Owens, Kendall Chamberlain, McKenzie Warden, Sara Sirkin, Kameron Sauceman, Christopher Seals, Travis, Baxley, and Johnny Pearson.
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Cherokee High School

Cherokee NJROTC cadets get lessons in Tennessee history, politics during Nashville trip

A group of Cherokee High School NJROTC cadets who visited Nashville this week studied Tennessee history, and then marked their names in the state history books via presentations given in the state capital.

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Sunday Stories

Scrapbook Showcase: Happy Easter

Today's Scrapbook Showcase features wildflower photos taken at Laurel Run Park in Hawkins County. The photos were taken and submitted by Kingsport's Rick Currie. They include: Hepatica, Cutleaf Toothwort, Trout Lily, Bloodroot (with Trillium leaf),

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Railroad tracks are a popular, yet dangerous location for prom photos.
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Prom

Some locations off-limits for prom photoshoots

In Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, there are countless locations to choose from when it comes to taking outdoor prom photos. But along with the many locations that are available for photos, other spots are either unsafe or unavailable due to other events. Before you plan your prom photoshoot this year, make note of some places to avoid.

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Several local venues are available for prom photoshoots in the coming weeks, though some do require advance notice.
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Prom

Plenty of local venues available for prom photos

Several local venues are available for prom photoshoots in the coming weeks, though some do require advance notice. Here are some of the most popular locations.

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The Duff House Mansion, located in Stickleyville, Virginia, was officially listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register on March 21 and will soon be presented for inclusion on the national registry.
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Public invited to dedication of Duff Mansion House

Captain William Powell Duff, Confederate States of America, and his wife, Eliza Barbara Newland who grew up in Sullivan County, reared their family in the Duff Mansion House. 

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