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Rare monkey born in Scott County zoo
A rare birth has a local zoo in Scott County celebrating.The Creation Kingdom Zoo in Snow Flake has announced the birth of a Golden Bellied Capuchin Monkey.These monkeys are considered to be critically endangered and having a successful birth in captivity → Read More
Bays Mountain has a couple of new residents to showcase during the new year
Otto the otter came to the park from North Carolina after he was found following a flood that killed his parents. → Read More
A special bike give away at the Boys and Girls Club of Greeneville
The "Zike Bike" is a special elliptical style of exercise bike that people can actually ride on the road. → Read More
"Wreaths Across America" underway at the Mountain Home National Cemetery
This weekend, wreaths are being laid on the graves of service members at the Mountain Home National Cemetery as part of the "Wreaths Across America" campaign. → Read More
Students helping fellow students at Science Hill High School
Science Hill students in need of clothes can now find an outfit without even leaving school. → Read More
Veterans honored at Northeast State Community College
Northeast State Community College's Office of Veteran Affairs organized the event. → Read More
'Senior Trees' go up around the region
"Be a Santa to a Senior," coordinated by Home Instead Senior Care, is dedicated to providing gifts to senior citizens who may not otherwise get any. → Read More
News 5, Food City, and generous customers team up to help Harvey victims
A check for $150,000 was presented to Samaritan's Purse to help with recovery efforts. → Read More
New shows at the Bays Mountain Planetarium
One will be called "Two Small Pieces of Glass" the other is called "Galileo's Skies". → Read More
Virginia program celebrates success helping foster kids through college
It's called "Great Expectations" and is offered through most Virginia community colleges. → Read More
High school kids learn about real life
High school juniors from across the region got a taste of the real world thanks to Eastman, Junior Achievement, and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. → Read More
Elizabethon High students help with a Habitat for Humanity project
A Navy veteran in Elizabethton will soon have a home to call his own thanks to the help of Habitat for Humanity. → Read More
Hot to Turkey Trot: Annual 5K in Johnson City approaching
Sign up is now underway for the 5K race in Johnson City. → Read More
Sponsors needed to help families for Christmas
Seasons of Hope helps children and families who may not qualify for help from other agencies due to things like age or income level. → Read More
Connection: United Way creates an easier way to find volunteer opportunities
"Get Connected" and "Volunteer Kingsport" matches potential volunteers with agencies needing some helping hands. → Read More
Organizations helping offenders after release from prison with 'Take One'
The Tennessee Department of Corrections is looking for community organizations to help former prisoners make it on the outside. → Read More
Local health leaders consider plans as flu season approaches
Health organizations gathered together today to prepare for the worst case scenario. → Read More
Well known economist speaks in Bristol
John Silvia, who you may have seen on Bloomberg and CNBC, is the chief economist for Wells Fargo. → Read More
Local farm ready to open corn maze and other fun activities
It may not feel like Fall but that's not stopping Cleek Farms from helping people get into the autumn spirit. → Read More
Unicoi County sheriff calls for more involvement in Neighborhood Watch
Several car burglaries occurred in the Springbrook area of the county. → Read More