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J. H. OSBORNE

Does old training really come back to you when you need it?

The spring-action theater-like seats of the courtroom were more of a struggle for this fat boy to quickly “rise” from and stand. Holding a cell phone in one hand and steno pad in the other didn’t help.

Yesterday at 3:00 PM
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Cheatham (October 20, 1820 – September 4, 1886) was a Tennessee planter, California gold miner, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He served in the Army of Tennessee, inflicting many casualties on Sherman at Kennesaw Mountain.
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Who do you think is an overlooked general in the Civil War?

The American Battlefield Trust recently asked on its Facebook page if there was a general in the Civil War that you felt is often overlooked.

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Author Cassie Kitzmiller is shown here with one of her children.
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Blog

Author’s Corner: Kingsport woman releases two books, helps other authors self-publish

Kingsport resident Cassie Kitzmiller knows a thing or two about writing and publishing books. In addition to releasing two of her own books, with more in the works, Kitzmiller helps other local authors share their stories by walking them through the process of self-publishing.

Updated Jan 19, 2019 at 1:07 PM
The opening of Cabana Apartments in late 1963 warranted a special section of the Kingsport Times-News.
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J. H. OSBORNE

It will always be 'Sin City' to me

I still think a coworker was pulling my leg a few days ago when he claimed not to remember the name “Cabana Apartments.” He, in turn, clearly didn’t accept my claim it was commonly called “Sin City” when I was growing up.

Jan 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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We mostly agree with Kingsport’s legislative requests

Because the cities are the engines of economic development, without which the state and its regions would stagnate, we generally look with favor upon the requests of Tri-Cities municipalities, but not entirely, this year at least.

Jan 11, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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Did I ruffle some British feathers with slavery remark?

I was watching a review of a video on the American Revolution shown on YouTube recently. The commentary by the person doing the review and the editing of the video placed a little extra emphasis on slavery in the colonies while lessening the poor treatment of slaves by the British.

Jan 10, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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Author's Corner

Author’s Corner: Kingsport’s 'Green Guy' writes book on sustainable living

Dave Hrivnak set out to find examples of households across the U.S. and Canada that have kicked the fossil fuel habit. What these people have discovered, he said, is rather than being difficult, life without fossil fuels is “better, freeing, empowering and less costly.” 

Jan 8, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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Too many babies are born addicted to drugs

One of the little-known costs to society of drug addiction was revealed in a recent meeting of the Kingsport Board of Education where officials cited increased spending to provide special education services to children affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome, or NAS.

Jan 8, 2019 at 3:31 PM
L-R: Wanda (Wallen) Osborne and Bonnie (Wallen) Hurd enjoying a quiet moment on the steps to Wanda's then-home in Kingsport, in their typical attire of the period.
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J. H. OSBORNE

Remembering stuff Aunt Bonnie used to say

Ever eat more than Walker and end up fuller than Hillman? 

Jan 6, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Richard Carroll with one of his beloved border collies.
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J. Richard Carroll

North students, coworkers and community remember Richard Carroll

The gym at Sullivan North High School was named for Carroll long before he retired as principal, much less died, something that few people accomplish in their lifetimes.

Jan 6, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Initial plans for the potential new stadium.
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Money

Kingsport should swing for the fences on new stadium

In the three years since the ONEKingsport process began, little of substance has followed it, and because of that, momentum has been lost and confidence eroded. To regain it, the BMA must sink teeth into something on the scale of MeadowView or the Academic Village, something unique to the region.

Jan 4, 2019 at 6:30 PM
"Because His Heart Was Strong" by Chelsey Owens
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Author's Corner

Author’s Corner: Kingsport woman writes book to fulfill promise to late father

About a year and a half ago, Kingsport resident Chelsey Owens made a promise to her father that one day, she would write his story. Though her father has since passed away, Owens never forgot her promise. The resulting book, “Because His Heart Was Strong,” focuses on the special bond they shared and aims to encourage those who are grieving over lost loved ones.

Jan 3, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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All things geek

Enjoying a Merry Retro Christmas with classic video games

I celebrated a throwback Christmas this year when the wife got me three gifts from the golden age of gaming — a set of Space Invader pins and two portable systems full of classic games such as Pac-Man, Altered Beast, Golden Axe and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Jan 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Wanda Osborne with three of her great-grandchildren, L-R: Emma, Taylor and Everett. For better views of the mantle and mirror, scroll through the rest of the photos.
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J. H. OSBORNE

Making Christmas memories

Mom and I are never quite ready for Christmas. But as we rush to try, we don’t let the true spirit of the season pass us by.

Updated Dec 30, 2018 at 2:02 PM
Tecky Hicks
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A conflict of faith and oath of office in Hawkins County

Tecky Hicks is pastor of First Baptist Church of Surgoinsville and a God-fearing man who is to be respected for his deep and abiding faith as spiritual leader of his congregation. As a member of the Hawkins County Board of Education, he took an oath which he now says he will not stand by.

Dec 28, 2018 at 11:28 AM
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