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Reference Librarian Karen Castle stands behind a kiosk in the lobby of the Kingsport Public Library Monday afternoon, ready to answer any questions about the library and its policies regarding COVID-19. After being closed to the public the last four months, the library reopened on Monday, allowing folks to come through the doors and check out its latest books. The hours of operation will be limited to Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to allow for the sanitizing of the public spaces. In addition, the number of patrons in the building will be reduced to allow for appropriate social distancing.
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No mask mandates locally, yet

Last week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made it possible for county mayors across the state to decide whether face masks will be mandated for use in each particular county.

Jul 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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Times News Blog: Latest on local impact of COVID-19

The latest on schedule changes, local decisions and other updates related to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia

Jul 3, 2020 at 7:41 PM
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Healthy Kingsport’s Exercise Almanac will give you the lowdown on options

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how much to exercise. Do something active as often as you can.

Jul 2, 2020 at 10:45 PM
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July brings opportunities to celebrate health, food, family

Get out your calendars because there are some incredible “national” days in July! The month is full of celebrations ranging from National Strawberry Day on July 7 to National Avocado Day on July 31.

Jun 26, 2020 at 7:30 AM
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Pandemic recovery won't happen overnight

Complete recovery will not occur overnight. We know more now about transmission of the coronavirus than we did a few months ago and what we know will help us control its spread and minimize its impact if we remain vigilant. Right now, that is a big “if.”

Jun 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM
The new Splash Pad at Church Hill's Derrick Park is installed and functional, but a few more details inlcuding paving, grass and benches have to be completed before the watery attraction will be open to the public. On Monday workers were installing a paved walkway to connect the paved walkways around the restroom facilities with the splash pad.
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Church Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Church Hill's new splash pad installed, shooting for early July opening

“I've been out there seeing kids going past it eyeing it. They're wanting to get on it so bad they can't hardly stand it, and I'm wanting to see them get on it so bad I can't hardly stand it.” — Alderman Keith Gibson

Jun 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM
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Scott's Farms

Scott's Farms clear of COVID-19, all employees recovered

"We've been farming for more than six decades ... we take pride in our produce, and we are taking every precaution to keep our customers safe and give them an environment where they feel comfortable." —  Scott's Farms President Steve Scott.

Jun 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Tyler Schmitz installs a sign accompanying new fitness equipment at the Greenbelt at Riverwalk Park in Kingsport
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Kingsport Greenbelt

ETSU Health uses grant to build fitness stations along Greenbelt

Through the Quarantine Fitness Project, ETSU Health funded and installed three fitness stations along the Kingsport Greenbelt and created free follow-along-at-home videos for the community. The stations, part of a larger fitness park, will officially open to the public in mid- to late-July.

Jun 19, 2020 at 5:15 PM
The Kingsport Aquatic Center's Lazy River water aerobics class resumed this week as part of the center’s phased reopening.
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Kingsport Aquatic Center

Kingsport Aquatic Center resumes water aerobics

Guests can also reserve lane time for lap swimming and individual water aerobics in three locations — the HMG Pool, PCF Warm Pool, and new outdoor pool — by calling the front desk.

Jun 19, 2020 at 8:00 AM
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Healthy Kingsport

A Father's Day reminder for men to to take care of themselves

The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems, to encourage early detection and treatment of disease and to act as a reminder for men to take steps to be healthier.

Jun 18, 2020 at 10:30 PM
Physicians from across the region came together on Friday to urge people not to skip on needed healthcare because of coronavirus concerns. Photo: Jonathan Roberts/Johnson City Press
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Regional health care providers: Don’t skip needed care over coronavirus fears

Health care providers from across Northeast Tennessee came together on Friday to deliver a singular message: Do not skip needed care because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Jun 13, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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Healthy Kingsport

Some foods look like the organs that they benefit

When it comes to which foods can specifically benefit which body parts, science remains surprisingly sketchy. But nature gives us a big clue as to what foods help what part of our body. They look alike!

Jun 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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Marsh Regional makes urgent plea for donations

To replenish blood supplies that have been affected by COVID-19, Marsh Regional Blood Center has resumed its community-wide blood drives and is holding a four-day blood drive event in honor of World Blood Donor Day, scheduled for June 11-14.

Jun 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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Healthy Kingsport: Social distancing in the workplace

Whenever possible, employers should ensure workers can maintain a 6-foot distance from one another, which could mean physically moving furniture or desks to separate workstations, operating at a reduced capacity, or staggering shifts to decrease the number of people who are in the workplace at one time.

Jun 4, 2020 at 10:30 PM
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Community gets moving through the pandemic to log 43,000 miles

More than 33 teams participated—or 985 individuals— who collectively logged 85 million steps or approximately 43,000 miles. That’s equivalent to one and a half trips around the Earth or 15.09 trips across the United States.

May 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM