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A playground structure at Kennedy Elementary has plywood blocking what was access to a chain ladder removed because it was unsafe. Efforts are underway to raise money to replace/renovate the playground.
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Kennedy Elementary School playground

Kennedy Coyotes may have run of new playground this school year

Kennedy Elementary School Principal Janice Irvin said parents have told her much of the playground equipment at the school dates back to its days as a Sullivan County school and that some is likely from the 1950s.

Oct 12, 2018 at 3:48 PM
The "castle" playground at Kingsport's Johnson Elementary School was built in 1990 and is planned to be replaced in a community build in March of 2019.
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Castle playground

New 'castle' coming to Johnson in March

Because fundraising efforts have reached the 90 percent thresh hold, the iconic 1990 “castle” playground — which got its name from the obvious castle design and has been used by generations of area children as well as students at Johnson — be replaced in a community build in March 5-10, 2019.

Oct 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Last year’s event brought out 1,500 people and 48 vendors. This year, 1,800 people have already pre-registered for the expo, putting them in the running for some nice prizes, like an Apple Watch, a year-long membership at the YMCA and 15 other door prizes.
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Healthy Kingsport

Walk for Wellness Expo set for Saturday

The expo will feature 93 vendors – double the number from last year – with many offering give-aways, such as free T-shirts, water bottles and kitchen tools. A number of vendors will be doing screenings, including ones for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and stress.

Oct 7, 2018 at 8:00 AM
The 2017 Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic at the Appalachian Fairgrounds included a fulll building of dental care services with 69 professional volunteers doing dental work completely for free
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Free RAM clinic to return to Appalachian Fair

More than 300 people received free care at last year’s fairgrounds RAM, with a total estimated value of more than $487,000.

Oct 6, 2018 at 2:30 PM
It’s October, and that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
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Tastes

Healthy diet, exercise can help reduce risk of cancer

It’s October, and that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Excluding skin cancer, more women are diagnosed with breast cancer than any other form.

Oct 3, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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Tastes

Healthier tailgating? Yes you can!

Eating healthy is all about moderation.Choose one of your favorite entrees and pair it with healthier sides, sauces and beverages to create a balanced meal.

Sep 26, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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Rabies clinics

Protect your pets from rabies for $10

Rabies vaccination clinics will be held throughout Sullivan County. Tennessee State law requires all dogs and cats 3 months of age or older receive and maintain current rabies vaccinations.

Sep 19, 2018 at 9:25 AM
Members of the Dobyns-Benentt High School Advanced Placement and Honors government classes attended the Sept. 13, 2018 Kingsport school board meeting.
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Kingsport City Schools

Kingsport school board seeks drug testing law change, gets safety plan

The board voted 4-0 with Vice President Karen Reed-Wright absent to approve a resolution asking the Tennnssee School Board Association lobby for the change in drug testing law specifically allowing student drivers to be in the random drug testing pool.

Sep 14, 2018 at 1:30 PM
Yellow Spot is considered a 'microcosm' of the Roan Highlands. The non-profit land trust’s acquisition at Yellow Spot permanently protects rare plant and animal habitat, wildlife corridors, scenic views, and sources of clean water along a high elevation ridgeline connecting conserved lands in the Highlands of Roan.
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Sunday Stories

Conservancy purchases 234 acres of high elevation habitat at Yellow Spot

The tract fills in a gap in network of protected lands along primary ridgeline of globally-significant Roan Massif

Sep 13, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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Tastes

September is National Family Meals Month

Studies show that families who take the time to eat together at home are not only happier, but healthier as well.

Sep 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM
Becky Johnson from Heritage Beekeepers of Hawkins County is deathly allergic to bee stings, but she hasn't let that stop her from becoming a beekeeper. She loves her honey bees, including the little lady snacking on a drop of honey on her glove Wednesday at the Amis Mill Historic Site.
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Beekeeping

Add Saturday's Bee Brunch at Amis Mill to your 'honey-do' list

The brunch is about sampling local honey in a variety of dishes, but its also an opportunity to learn more about honey bees, the benefit of local honey, and see some of the Amis Mill bees working up close and personal in a glass escape-proof display hive.

Aug 31, 2018 at 1:30 PM
File photo from a previous Hawkins County Health Department "Baby Shower event. Part of the mission for Friday's fourth annual Community Baby Shower at the Hawkins County Health Department in Rogersville is to educate new and expecting moms about the benefits of breastfeeding. The Baby Shower, which is free and open to the public 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Rogersville health department campus on Park Boulevard, will also provide moms with a wide range of information on health and safety services and programs available in the county.
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Hawkins County Health Department

Hawkins Community Baby Shower offers info on health, safety and breastfeeding

"A lot of new moms feel isolated because they're staying inside with their new baby. This event gives folks to get out and day, 'I didn't know you're going through this too', and they can offer each other support." — Jayne Harper

Aug 22, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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Tastes

Be a smart snacker

Discouraging mindless munching by planning balanced snacks for your kids between meals.

Aug 22, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Rick Johnson, CEO of the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness, concluded Tennessee's poor health might eventually mirror the state's education progress.
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Healthier Tennessee

Poor health costing Tennessee billions

In November 2017, the Nashville-based Sycamore Institute released a study that found Tennessee’s higher rates of chronic diseases cost state taxpayers more than $5.3 billion in 2015. In May, Tennessee was named the state with the highest rate of childhood obesity in the nation.

Aug 22, 2018 at 8:29 AM

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Sunday Stories

Community Scrapbook: Little Ironman Mud Run

Today's Community Scrapbook features photos from this year's Little Ironman 5K, Fun Walk and Mud Run held Sunday, Aug. 19, at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. The photos were taken and submitted by Collin Brooks.

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Aug 21, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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