Valerie Lick
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Kingsport Times-News: Farmers Market vendors share what makes Kingsport special
To see many sides of the Model City in one building, come by the Kingsport Farmers Market any Wednesday or Saturday morning. The Times News did just that and posed a request to three vendors: “Tell me about Kingsport.” → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Solution to phone scams? Anti-pedophile technology, says retired Judge Steven Jones
If you own a phone, you’ve doubtless become painfully familiar with the most annoying form of scammer: Fraudulent callers. Retired Judge Steven Jones wants elected officials to crack down on these scammers by using technology that has been proven effective in finding potential sex criminals. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Eastman to sponsor LGBTQ Pride Festival
KINGSPORT — Local LGBTQ organization TriPrideTN announced Monday that Eastman Chemical Co. will be a major sponsor of the first-ever TriPride Festival. TriPrideTN has found a wealth of → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Kingsport youth receive free school supplies, lunch
H.O.P.E., which stands for Helping Our Potential Evolve, is a Kingsport-based nonprofit that offers a multitude of services and classes to help kids from low-income families succeed → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Food City saves the day when storm damages Second Harvest's freezers
A massive power surge damaged freezers at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. Thanks to the quick response by staff and Food City, thousands of pounds of food were saved. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Where did the rabbit go? Fun Fest magic show amazes and inspires
KINGSPORT — “Once in a lifetime, you find a great entertainer,” a voice boomed in the V.O. Dobbins Community Center on Tuesday, causing rows upon rows of waiting kids → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Farm Fest takes visitors back in time
KINGSPORT — Hundreds of Exchange Place visitors learned about America’s early days Sunday at Farm Fest, one of Fun Fest’s longest-running events. The beloved festival, → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Fun Fest Crazy Cardboard Boat Race celebrates the life aquatic
KINGSPORT — This year’s Crazy Cardboard Boat Race featured music, prizes and themes galore. In the Kingsport Aquatic Center’s indoor pool area, brave sailors lined up → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Kingsport barrels into sustainability with Fun Fest's Trash Barrel Paint-In
KINGSPORT — The sun was shining, the birds were chirping and the smell of paint filled the air. It was Fun Fest’s 33rd annual Trash Barrel Paint-In, and more than 300 barrels were → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Silence, please: Kingsport church to present silent films for Fun Fest
Kingsport’s Mafair United Methodist Church will revisit the roots of cinema with a free viewing of two silent comedies as part of Fun Fest. And Rex Ward, who is the house organist of the Paramount Center for the Arts, will provide the accompanying music and sound effects. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Fun Fest Art Show showcases local art scene
Eight cash prizes were awarded Sunday at the Kingsport Art Guild’s Fun Fest Art Show, which featured local pieces ranging from oil to fiber to wood. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Whiz, bang, boom! Your guide to Independence Day celebrations
Across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, communities are gearing up for spectacular Independence Day celebrations. With local events featuring live music, food vendors, games and fireworks, there’s something for everyone on the Fourth. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: FurFest 2018 to showcase Kingsport's dog park
Over 20 organizations and vendors will appear at FurFest, offering food, fashion, and fun for Kingsport residents and their fluffy friends. For example, Belly Rub Boutique offers the latest in bandana, leash, and collar fashion, while Handbags 4 Hounds sells gently used handbags to benefit local shelter animals. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Prayer service seeks to give voice to the voiceless
KINGSPORT — First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport gave voice to the voiceless Thursday in a prayer service for children and families. A small crowd filtered slowly into the chapel. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: The Vamps make a splash at the Kingsport Aquatic Center
KINGSPORT — Worldwide pop sensations The Vamps came to the Kingsport Aquatic Center Wednesday for Electric 94.9’s Summer Splash. Although the performance began almost an hour → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Faith and friends help a local family as newborn waits for heart surgery
When Jack Breeding was born his parents were told the baby was having trouble breathing. Within hours the newborn was flown via jet to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for an emergency medical procedure. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Region's hot temperatures, parked cars can be deadly for kids
In just 10 minutes, a vehicle’s temperature can rise by almost 20 degrees. Heatstroke begins at a core body temperature of just 104 degrees, and irreversible organ damage and even death occur past 107. The clock ticks even faster for young kids; their body temperatures increase three to five times quicker than an adult’s. → Read More