Last year the Kingsport Aquatic Center held its first-ever "Tread Away Turkey" Day event where folks spent about 30 minutes in the warm water pool doing low-intensity exercises as a way to recover from the previous day's feasting with friends and family.

Forget shopping on Friday. Why not go to the pool?

The Kingsport Aquatic Center is hosting its second annual “Tread Away Turkey” Day on Friday, where participants will enjoy 30 minutes of low-intensity water activities designed to get you moving and on track for the rest of the holiday season.

Nov 28, 2019 at 1:30 PM

In this April 10, 2018, file photo, a high school principal displays vaping devices that were confiscated from students in such places as restrooms or hallways at the school in Massachusetts.

health

Are e-cigarettes wiping out teen smoking?

For decades, advocates, regulators and researchers were united in a common fight against cigarettes, but views have diverged since the introduction of e-cigarettes and other alternative products.

Nov 24, 2019 at 4:00 AM

Healthy Kingsport

Is buying organic food worth the extra money?

Most of us struggle to understand exactly what the term “organic” means and why we should spend two to three times the amount of money for organic versus conventional food. If you’re like me, you just want to know the facts so you can make an informed decision.

Nov 21, 2019 at 3:22 PM

American Medical Association

AMA calls for total ban on e-cigarette, vaping products

E-cigarettes first appeared in the U.S. more than a decade ago and have grown in popularity despite little research on their long-term effects.

Nov 20, 2019 at 3:13 AM

American Red Cross volunteers arrive on scene after first responders to help those with critical needs after a fire has heavily damaged or destroyed a home or apartment.

Sunday Stories

American Red Cross seeking volunteers

Most of the 62,000 emergencies the Red Cross responds to each year are local disasters like home fires — and more Disaster Action Team volunteers are needed here in Northeast Tennessee.

Nov 16, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Healthy Kingsport

Could taxing sugary drinks help combat health problems?

An increasing number of cities and countries have begun taxing sugary beverages. But can raising the price of these drinks really make a dent in obesity, diabetes, and other ailments? This question, which was recently posed in the “Health and Disease” section of Knowable Magazine, is complex and has proven to land people on opposite sides of the proverbial fence.

Nov 15, 2019 at 10:00 PM

Hawkins County Board of Education

Proposal would send Hawkins students caught vaping on campus to Juvenile Court

“We also are looking to potentially make sure we are very consistent, that when a student gets caught with a vaping item at school that they are referred to Juvenile Court.” — Director of Schools Matt Hixson

Nov 14, 2019 at 3:30 PM

ReShaping the Amazing U Medical Spa in Kingsport offers medically managed weight loss, injectables, and aesthetics designed to help clients achieve the best possible results.

Sunday Stories

ReShaping the Amazing U works to create positive changes in health and self-perception

As a nurse practitioner, Linda Russell Qualls understands the connection between weight loss, skin care and aesthetics. It’s why she started ReShaping the Amazing U.

Nov 11, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Tastes

You can have a healthy Halloween

Plan a sweets schedule over the next few days or weeks with your kids, and when it’s over, give the remaining candy away.

Oct 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM

FILE - In this April 11, 2018 file photo, a high school student uses a vaping device near a school campus in Cambridge, Mass. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency and ordered a four-month temporary ban on all vaping products in the state. The Republican governor made the announcement Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 amid growing concern about the health effects of vaping products. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Tennessee state government

Tennessee reports first death from vaping-related illness

The state Department of Health’s announcement Thursday comes amid a national outbreak of vaping-related illnesses, including 53 cases reported in Tennessee.

Oct 17, 2019 at 1:14 PM

Dr. Ledford is accepting new patients in Martin Dentistry's Kingsport office. To schedule your appointment with Dr. Ledford, call (423) 247-8172 or visit martindentistry.net.

Sunday Stories

Martin Dentistry welcomes Dr. John Ledford

Dr. John Ledford, his wife Lacey and their four children look forward to exploring their new home in Kingsport. Ledford will see patients in Martin Dentistry’s Kingsport office.

Oct 15, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Bulls Gap School Bulls Gap School's bus drivers were appreciated with a variety of things during appreciation day. Each driver received different items to collectively include: candy bars with thank you notes from students, a goody bag of sweet treats, hot breakfast items, and a refreshing cosmetic kit for hot days of bus driving.

Hawkins County schools

Hawkins schools offer treats, thanks for Bus Driver Appreciation Day

In September each Hawkins County school hosted a Bus Driver Appreciation Day, giving students an opportunity to say thanks.

Oct 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM

This photo provided by the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority shows Dr. Joel Smithers, who is facing the possibility of life in prison after being convicted in May of more than 800 counts of illegally prescribing drugs, including oxycodone and oxymorphone.

Opioid crisis

Virginia doctor facing life in prison for thousands of opioid doses

By the time agents swooped into his small medical office in 2017, Dr. Joel Smithers had prescribed about a half a million doses of opioids in two years.

Sep 29, 2019 at 5:12 AM

YMCA

Kingsport YMCA celebrates the contribution of immigrants

Welcoming Week, founded by Welcoming America, is an annual celebration bringing together thousands of people and hundreds of local events that celebrate the contributions of immigrants and refugees and the role communities play to foster greater welcome.

Sep 19, 2019 at 12:37 PM