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Union’s Andy Jones tries to get a shot off between Virgina High defenders Gavin Austin, left, and Isaac Simcox Wednesday night during their Region 2D quarterfinals matchup in Big Stone Gap.

Defense, balanced scoring attack lead Union to 74-56 win over Virginia High
Gate City’s Zac Ervin drives to the basket as a trio of Pioneers defend during the Blue Devils’ 69-55 victory over Lebanon on Wednesday night in Gate City.

Ervin returns for Gate City; Blue Devils defeat Lebanon 69-55

Hawkins septic truck owner accused of dumping sewage on former in-laws' property
Clifford Andrews sits at the corner of Fort Henry and Warpath Monday afternoon,giving away free Bibles, religious tracts and bookmarks to whoever stops by. Andrews says he's been doing his "tailgate ministry" for about a year and just wants to bring the Lord to more folks in the community.

Tailgate Ministry: Colonial Heights man spreading the good word
Former Sullivan North High School teacher Michael Upchurch has filed a $21 million lawsuit against Sullivan County Schools, alleging toxic "black mold" at the school sickened him to the point of being admitted to a hospital.

$21 million lawsuit filed over alleged North black mold; Tuesday test results show no more airborne spores

Drone bill advances in Tennessee legislature
Hannah Price, now 16, wanted a locket for Christmas 2018 with this picture of herself and her Papaw, Vance Tittsworth. The photo was made 16 years ago. The expression of both faces speak “so much love.” Her Papaw passed away five years ago but Hannah was a great love in his life.

What Love Looks Like (Feb. 17)
Grandmothers are like cake with unlimited icing! Sissy Smith with her grandchildren Luke and Chloe.

What Love Looks Like (Feb. 10)

Union’s Andy Jones tries to get a shot off between Virgina High defenders Gavin Austin, left, and Isaac Simcox Wednesday night during their Region 2D quarterfinals matchup in Big Stone Gap.
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Defense, balanced scoring attack lead Union to 74-56 win over Virginia High

All five Union starters scored in double figures and played a prohibitive zone defense that shut down Virginia High’s explosive offense for most of the second half in a 74-56 Union win.

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Gate City’s Zac Ervin drives to the basket as a trio of Pioneers defend during the Blue Devils’ 69-55 victory over Lebanon on Wednesday night in Gate City.
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Ervin returns for Gate City; Blue Devils defeat Lebanon 69-55

The Blue Devils, playing for the first time in a month with senior star Zac Ervin in the lineup, were rough around the edges Wednesday night, but in the end had enough to claim a 69-55 win over Lebanon in Region 2D quarterfinal play.

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Photo gallery: Region 2D boys basketball

All five Union starters scored in double figures and played a prohibitive zone defense that shut down Virginia High’s explosive offense for most of the second half in a 74-56 Union win. With the win, Union (15-11) advanced to Friday’s Region 2D

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Georgetown guard Mac McClung (2) goes to the basket against Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Washington. Georgetown won 85-73. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball

McClung scores 21 as Georgetown knocks off No. 17 Villanova 85-73

Mac McClung scored 21 points and Georgetown beat No. 17 Villanova 85-73 on Wednesday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Wildcats.

Yesterday at 10:05 PM
The former Sykes Building on Airport Road near Wise will become the county Social Services Department's home as soon as early April.
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Wise County Social Services moving offices

The former Sykes building near Wise will become Social Services’ new home as soon as early April.

Yesterday at 7:00 PM
Freshman point guard Daivien Williamson led the Bucs with 23 points in the first meeting with VMI.
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Bucs ready for road game with VMI

With ETSU, UNC Greensboro and Furman battling for position in the Southern Conference tournament behind top-seeded Wofford, every game is a big one.

Yesterday at 6:58 PM
Clockwise from top left, a quartet of district tournament most valuable players: Dobyns-Bennett's Marae Foreman from 1-AAA, Elizabethton's Eric Wilson from 1-AA, Science Hill's Alasia Smith from 1-AAA girls, and Elizabethton's Kaitlin Bailey (23) from 1-AA girls.
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Murfreesboro begins its call as basketball regions open Friday

Area teams face elimination contests in the quarterfinals and semifinals of the region basketball tournaments, which begin Friday with the girls and Saturday with the boys.

Yesterday at 6:53 PM
Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart is pleased with the mantle piece given to him by local race fans Harry and Judy Wiley at Ollie's Bargain Outlet.
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Stewart enjoying racing more than ever

Tony Stewart is racing more and enjoying the sport more than ever these days. Now retired from NASCAR, the three-time Monster Energy Cup Series champion has 99 dirt-track races on his schedule this season.

Yesterday at 6:42 PM
Shown here is a scene from a previous "Gents" pageant.
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Kingsport

Registration now open for New Vision Youth pageant

Now called the Phenomenal Ladies and Gentlemen Pageant, the event will be held next month, and registration is open now. Johnnie Mae Swagerty, executive director of New Vision Youth and South Central Kingsport, said the event is a good opportunity for children young and old to build confidence and self-esteem.

Yesterday at 5:30 PM
The addition of herbs is one way to avoid sacrificing flavor while cutting back on fat, sugar or sodium.
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5 herbs every cook should use

When it comes to lightening up recipes, it is important to understand how to keep flavor when reducing fat, sugar or sodium.

Yesterday at 4:30 PM
Booker T. Washington, an educator, author and orator. Between 1890 and 1915, he was the leading voice of the African-American community.
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Two more streets of Riverview plus a black history quiz

It was no time after my column on the streets of Riverview ran that I found an email from Calvin Sneed telling me about two more historic streets in Riverview: James Street and Booker Street.

Yesterday at 3:00 PM
Glenn, Samantha Gail -- Lights required on motor vehicles Speeding DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER Evading Arrest Reckless Driving RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II Violation Probation VIOLATION OF JUDICIAL DIVERSION PROBATION Violation Probation BELL, CHRISTOPHER ANTWAN -- SALE AND DELIVERY OF .5 GRAM OR MORE OF COCAINE WITHIN 1000 FEET OF Gibson, Celena K -- FAILURE TO APPEAR Violation Probation Cade, Dustin R -- VIOLATION PROBATION X3 Violation Probation
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Arrested: Sullivan County mugshots

Individuals booked into the Sullivan County from Feb 11 through Feb. 17. All suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Updated Yesterday at 1:32 PM
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Hawkins septic truck owner accused of dumping sewage on former in-laws' property

Hawkins County EMA Director Gary Murrell was dispatched to the scene due to the septic dump taking place in close proximity to a designated watershed —  Stock Creek, which drains into Cherokee Lake.

Yesterday at 12:01 PM
Serenity Victoria Lyttle
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Kingsport teen reported missing

Police report that foul play is not suspected, but due to Serenity Victoria Lyttle's personal and medical history, she is considered to be endangered.

Yesterday at 11:25 AM
Farm, Forage, Feast examines traditional and emerging foodways in Western North Carolina.
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Blowing Rock museum exhibit showcases North Carolina foodways

Debbie Bauer says her mother’s potato salad is “the best in the world.” Her story, and many others, are featured in an exhibit currently running at the museum entitled Farm, Forage, Feast: High Country Foodways.

Yesterday at 10:30 AM
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