Holly Viers
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Kingsport Times-News: Community support enables legally blind Kingsport woman to buy eSight glasses
When the Times News first spoke with Kristie Jones last summer, she was seeking donations for a pair of eSight magnification glasses, which help legally blind individuals – like herself – see. Thanks to community support, Jones was finally able to purchase the $10,000 glasses earlier this year. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Scott County Historical Society to open photo gallery
In just a few days, the Scott County Historical Society will hold a grand opening for its new photo gallery, which features dozens of photos of notable people and places from the county’s history. Society members are currently putting the finishing touches on the space, which they hope will inspire people to delve into their own family histories. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Kick Butts Day to teach children the dangers of smoking
New Vision Youth is overseeing the event locally, in partnership with several other organizations across the region. Johnnie Mae Swagerty, executive director of New Vision Youth, said the event will use guest speakers, displays and contests to convey its anti-smoking message to children. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: New Vision Youth raising money for trip to Cozumel, Key West
This year, the group will travel to Key West, Florida, and Cozumel, Mexico, but they need the community’s help to get there. Johnnie Mae Swagerty, executive director of New Vision Youth, said donations are being accepted now, and all contributions are tax-deductible. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Company's closure leaves Scott recycling program up in the air
Due to the closure of a local recycling company, Scott County is no longer able to offer paper or plastic recycling. Bill Dingus, assistant county administrator, said residents will now have to dispose of those materials with the rest of their waste, at least until another solution can be found. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: The Origin Project receives $10K award from Dominion Energy
For the last six years, The Origin Project has helped students find their voices and pen the stories of their Appalachian upbringing. Earlier this year, the program was awarded $10,000 for its efforts by Dominion Energy, which recognizes arts organizations in Virginia that advance the synergy between arts and education in the community. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Weber City Elementary students receive new books
All 354 students at Weber City Elementary School received a new book Friday morning as part of the Virginia Reads One Book program. Powell Valley National Bank sponsored the program locally and presented Weber City Elementary students with copies of “Cleo Edison Oliver: Playground Millionaire” by Sundee T. Frazier. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Appalachian Bee Club to offer beekeeping school for beginners
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about becoming a beekeeper, now is the time. The Appalachian Bee Club is gearing up for its annual beginning beekeeper school, and anyone with an interest in the topic is invited to attend. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: 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. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Author’s Corner: Kingsport woman disputes scientific ‘myths’ in books
In her two books, Kingsport resident Kay Kiser wants you to rethink what you know about poverty, environmentalism and foreign aid. Her latest work, “Saving Africa from Lies that Kill,” offers tips for fixing problems faced by developing nations rather than simply managing them. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Celebrate Black History Month with three events this weekend
New Vision Youth and South Central Kingsport Community Development – in partnership with the KHRA, Girls Inc. and Kingsport Parks and Recreation – have planned three events for this Friday through Sunday, all of which are being offered at little or no cost to the community. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Two Tri-Cities pastors to attend United Methodist General Conference on homosexuality
Two Tri-Cities pastors will represent the Holston Conference at the upcoming General Conference of the United Methodist Church, which is being held to decide the church’s stance on → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Racks by the Tracks festival expands to two days; country star Aaron Tippin to return for free show
Now in its 12th year, the festival will expand to two days – Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18 – for the first time in its history. It will also feature co-headliners on Saturday and a free concert on Friday featuring Aaron Tippin, who headlined last year’s festival but couldn’t finish his performance due to bad weather. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: VDOT gives updates on Scott County road projects
Clearing debris and maintaining gravel roads are two of VDOT’s top priorities in Scott County. VDOT representatives Allan Sumpter and Jackie Christian discussed these and other road projects during a Scott County Board of Supervisors meeting. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Gate City, Appalachia, Wise County receive community development block grants
GATE CITY — Eight localities in Virginia have been awarded more than $3.5 million in Community Development Block Grants from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Scott County sheriff announces retirement
After serving eight years and three terms, Scott County Sheriff John Puckett has decided to retire. His retirement will be effective March 1, and Chief Deputy Chris Holder – the highest-ranking deputy in the department – will serve as interim sheriff through the general election in November. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Ballad Health, United Way commit $300K for third grade reading initiatives
Reading proficiently by the third grade has long been considered a predictor of a student’s future academic success. Even so, only one in three students read proficiently by that point. That’s one reason why Ballad Health and seven local United Way organizations have committed $300,000 to third grade reading initiatives in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Nickelsville, Dungannon students take virtual tour of Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
NICKELSVILLE – About 20 academically gifted students from Nickelsville and Dungannon elementary schools took a tour of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond on Tuesday morning, without leaving the classroom. As part of a new statewide program, the students gathered at Nickelsville Elementary to participate in a live, interactive video conference with a distance learning instructor at the… → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Author’s Corner: Kingsport resident reflects on journey from Brooklyn to Model City
Kingsport resident David Garrahan has identified a few main themes that have persisted throughout his life, including education, independence and controlling his own destiny. Those themes also run through his latest book, “From Brooklyn to Kingsport.” A memoir about his life, including his experiences with poverty and homelessness growing up, the book was released in December of last year. → Read More
Kingsport Times-News: Group again seeks to unite 1,000 churches for worship event at ETSU
Back for a third year, Adoration 2019 will seek to gather 1,000 representatives from churches across the region for a large-scale worship event in the ETSU Mini Dome. Though the group has fallen short of its 1,000-church goal the last two years, organizer Thomas Cook remains optimistic and excited about this year’s event. → Read More