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I couldn't eat all those tots, even though they were extraordinary in their tater tot perfection: good crunchy outside, soft piping hot inside.
josborne
The Read House

In Chattanooga, try Innside Restaurant for great burgers

The menu features burgers and classic American diner foods, including a daily meat and three (or two). Finding the restaurant was the best surprise on my most recent trip. 

Jul 21, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Alexander Gardner photographed the dead that were still on the battlefield at Gettysburg four days, or more, after the battle had ended.
njilton

I’ll tell you plainly, war stinks

You’ve heard the joke about taking a bath once a week whether you need it or not. During the Civil War, a bath once a week wasn’t a joke. It was fact.  But when armies are on the move, that might not be possible, and streams and rivers sometimes made up defensive positions.

Jul 17, 2019 at 5:15 PM
City crews pave near the Renaissance Center in this file photo.
eboard

Editorial: Mayor working to fulfill paving promise

If newly sworn-in Kingsport Mayor Pat Shull has his plan come to fruition, some $5 million will be invested in city streets over just the next 12 months, making a significant difference in the city’s appearance and road conditions.

Jul 17, 2019 at 1:39 PM
File photos from a protest in April of 2018 at the Hawkins County Board of Education meeting room in Rogersville when the BOE was debating the cost of renovating Keplar versus the possibility of closing the school. In the foreground of this photo is Keplar parent Tammy Lyons whose 5th grade daughter will be bused to Hawkins Elementary as a result of a the BOE;'s decision Thursday to relocate the 4th and 5th grades out of Kelpar.
jbobo
Hawkins County Board of Education

Mom sees removal of 4th and 5th grades as 'nail in the coffin' for Keplar

“This is not to help the students. This is not for the performance of the students. This is not to improve their education or their environment. This is a financially motivated thing. It's the nail in the coffin for our school.” — Tammy Lyons

Jul 15, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Many people have requested the recipe for Johnny's Best Potato Salad over the years. If you make it, use the right ingredients, and store it in vintage Tupperware.
josborne
J. H. OSBORNE

Sour cream and dill potato salad a great summertime comfort food

This is one of my most-requested recipes and it is especially good in spring and summer when “new” potatoes are in season.

Jul 14, 2019 at 8:30 PM
josborne
Miss Kingsport Pageant

‘There she is ...’ Miss Kingsport, Miss Sullivan County pageant Sunday

I hope y’all will join me in supporting them by attending the show this Sunday.

Jul 12, 2019 at 3:46 PM
mlane
All things geek

All Things Geek — New Star Wars podcast dives deep into movie's origins

A long time ago there was an era before Star Wars. Before Jedi dueled the Sith. Before X-Wings battled Tie Fighters. Many people may have forgotten that. A new podcast aims to remind people why Star Wars was made in the first place.

Jul 11, 2019 at 8:45 PM
Jeff Fleming
eboard

Editorial: Jeff Fleming will be missed by many

Jeff Fleming, affectionately known as Mr. Kingsport, has ended a 35-year career with the city, the last five as city manager. But we have no doubt he’ll still be making waves for years to come because Fleming has always had a deep love for the city of his birth.

Jul 11, 2019 at 7:15 PM
rsmith
police blotter

Stone Drive motorist's selfie triggers arrest

A Kingsport patrol officer on East Stone Drive spotted the driver of a pickup "hold his cell phone up about his head and begin to take pictures while the vehicle was in motion."

Jul 11, 2019 at 2:36 PM
Burgess Owens is shown here on the cover of his recent book. Owens testimonyin front of the House subcommittee debating HR40, reparations for slavery, brought some uncomfortable moments for members of the Democrat party.
njilton

Reparation hearing brings out Democratic party’s ugly past

My interest in history drew me to watch the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on bill HR40. For those of you who don’t know, the purpose of HR40 is to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans.

Jul 10, 2019 at 2:36 PM
rsmith
police blotter

Man beaten unconscious at Kingsport club

Shortly after 3 a.m., police were alerted to a fight outside Rain Nite Life on West Stone Drive. Upon arrival, they had to disperse "a large crowd spread over the front parking lot."

Jul 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM
This ominous "Monster Cloud" we encountered upon our arrival to Montana on June 18 was an omen of hard times to come. Almost immediately upon entering Montana my pickup started overheating.
jbobo
You can never be too prepared

St. Christopher and a $10 bottle of 'Engine Ice' saved our trip to Montana

The first thing we saw after crossing into Montana was this huge ominous monster cloud. It looked like we were driving into the mouth of a demon. Apparently that was an omen because that’s when the trouble started.

Updated Jul 8, 2019 at 1:32 PM
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine being performed under a full moon during a past season of the long-running outdoor drama in Big Stone Gap, Va.
josborne
J. H. OSBORNE

It's outdoor drama season across the Southeast

We have four long-running outdoor dramas in our region or within a short drive. I say see ‘em all.

Jul 7, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Hawkins County Director of Schools Matt Hixson
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Hawkins County schools

Hawkins director of schools outlines his three main goals

“Without safe school environments, our students will not be successful. To this end, we are currently working to secure a School Resource Officer (SRO) at every campus in the near future. Currently, several school sites share SRO deputies.” — Matt Hixson

Jul 6, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Foreground, L-R: Sisters-in-law and friends for life, Wanda Wallen Osborne and Gracie Tankersley Wallen. Gracie celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year and was honored at the Tankersley reunion by being named "Queen for a Day." Wanda's brother Mitchell married Gracie when Wanda was 14 and the two have shared many humorous adventures. Gracie is a granddaughter of George W. Tankersley.
josborne
J. H. OSBORNE

I was a nephew to the Queen last Saturday

I have no Tankersley blood (that I know of), but I had a grand old time at the 26th Annual George R. Tankersley Family Reunion in Scott County, Va. last weekend.

Jul 5, 2019 at 3:04 PM
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