Santa Claus makes a visit to the Carter Fold in this file photo.

Carter Fold Christmas show happening Saturday

Community members are invited to celebrate Christmas a little early this weekend at the Carter Fold. The center’s popular Christmas program will return for another year on Saturday and will feature Christmas decorations and a live performance by the Scott County JAM Band.

Dec 12, 2018 at 9:30 PM

crime

DUI suspect crashes twice with infant, flees Kingsport police

A Johnson City woman has been arrested for allegedly striking another motorist at a red light, fleeing Kingsport police, then crashing into a pole at Holston Valley Medical Center — all while intoxicated with an infant in her car.

Dec 12, 2018 at 7:15 PM

Blountviille Middle School, one of three schools Sullivan County school officials may close in May. Closing it would save an estimated $654,500, and all three combined would save almost $1.4 million.

Blountville Middle School

Teacher: Option to close Blountville Middle a 'gut punch'

A veteran Sullivan County educator said her school’s teachers and other employees received a “gut punch” two weeks ago this Friday. That morning, they learned through a newspaper article that their school could close two years earlier than expected.

Dec 12, 2018 at 5:45 PM

Scott County

Scott County resolving water outages; limited boil water advisory in effect

Scott County residents who experienced water outages due to the snowstorm should have normal water pressure by midnight tonight, according to estimates from the Scott County Public Service Authority. Mike Dishman, executive director of the SCPSA, said AEP had restored power to all the county’s water facilities by around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Dec 12, 2018 at 3:21 PM

Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

Man who allegedly threatened to kill dad, then stole truck, held without bond

Brandon Bradley Hager, 37, allegedly got in his father's face with the blade of an ice skate and said, "If you don't give me the truck keys I'm going to kill you."

Dec 12, 2018 at 2:40 PM

crime

Blountville resident jailed on child sex charges

A Sullivan County man has been indicted for several alleged sex crimes against a juvenile he was entrusted to be with.

Dec 12, 2018 at 1:28 PM

Sullivan County EMS

Sullivan EMS 'Fill the Box' helps collect toys for Salvation Army Angel Tree

While the “Fill the Box” campaign was underway Tuesday, EMS workers took turns working two-hour shifts bell-ringing for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign outside both entrances of the Walmart on Fort Henry Drive.

Dec 12, 2018 at 11:28 AM

Community Scrapbook

Community Scrapbook: Snow Day 2018 (Part 7)

Winter Storm Diego blanketed the region with its first significant snowfall of the year and Times News readers captured every aspect of the storm - from the fallen tree branches and rough road conditions to the fun and frolic it allowed. Check out

Dec 12, 2018 at 10:30 AM

In this file photo from October 2017, structural engineer Steve Wilson, standing, gestures toward a diagram of Sullivan County's existing jail property as he explains an engineering study on current facilities and his recommendations for the best option for expansion plans - which are needed to eliminate long time overcrowding problems at the jail.

Sullivan County Jail

Sullivan County Jail certified again despite overcrowding

The jail is built to hold 619 inmates. On Monday it held 897 inmates.The jail has been under scrutiny by the Tennessee Corrections Institute for more than four years. Committee’s year-old recommendation possibly nearing action.

Dec 12, 2018 at 9:04 AM

L-R: Washington County, Tenn. Mayor Joe Grandy and Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable sign copies of a joint resolution approved during a historic first in October as the Sullivan County Commission and Washington County Commission held a joint meeting at Tri-Cities Airport. By voice votes, each commission approved the resolution to declare October 18 "Regional Cooperation Day."

Regionalism

Grandy and Venable continue push for regional cooperation

BLOUNTVILLE — Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable and Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy have appointed the “Blue Ribbon Committee on Regional Cooperation” to consider potential regional economic development strategies. “We must do all we can to position our region to compete and succeed in the highly technological future,” Venable said.

Dec 12, 2018 at 8:14 AM

Ballad Health

Inside Ballad's Four-Wheel Drive Club

The club, which has been running for 12 years, is staffed by Holston Valley team members who volunteer to pick up other team members like nurses, healthcare technicians, food and nutrition staff and others who may be stranded at their homes due to inclement weather and unable to get to work.

Dec 11, 2018 at 10:30 PM

My son Carson enjoying the snow! Kingsport

Community Scrapbook

Community Scrapbook: Snow Day 2018 (Part 6)

Winter Storm Diego blanketed the region with its first significant snowfall of the year and Times News readers captured every aspect of the storm - from the fallen tree branches and rough road conditions to the fun and frolic it allowed. Check out

Dec 11, 2018 at 8:15 PM

Last year's living nativity, shown here, was an overwhelming success.

Church Circle

Church Circle’s living Nativity to be held Sunday

Throughout the event, the circle will be filled with sights and sounds of Bethlehem on the night of Christ’s birth. Due to large crowds at last year’s Nativity, a few changes have been made to ensure this year’s event runs smoothly.

Dec 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Hawkins County Jail

Hawkins inmate's bond revoked after alleged theft attempt from bondsman

Bail bondsman Casey Hunt reportedly told HCSO Deputy Stacy Vaughan that he observed Jimmy Nichols going through items in his car, including Hunt's mother's purse.

Dec 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM