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Kingsport, Tennessee is located in Sullivan County. Zip codes in Kingsport, TN include 37665, 37660, and 37664. More Kingsport information.

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Friday May 25 | WCYB

Mobile Food Banks Help Rural Residents In Need

Many people in our region are on a fixed income; that includes senior citizens. For many seniors, affording necessities isn't the only hurdle they face.

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Thu May 24, 2012

WCYB

Another Fatal Motorcycle Accident

The latest deadly motorcycle accident in our area happened at the corner of West Walnut Street and State of Franklin in Johnson City.

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Wed May 23, 2012

BlabberMouth.net

Former WHITECHAPEL Drummer's WRETCHES To Release Debut EP

Kingsport, Tennessee alt rockers WRETCHES will release their self-titled debut EP this Friday, May 25.

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The Tennessean

New Vol State president had early struggles in education

Jerry Faulkner, left, the new president of Volunteer State Community College, chats with student hospitality major Michael Gould, 35, and sophomore radiology major Alexis Cherry, 19, on campus last week.

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Mon May 21, 2012

WCYB

Tri-Cities Crossing Project To Get State Funding

Kingsport city officials have been working for more than eight years to get the Tri-Cities Crossing project viable to attract large retailers, therefore generating tax revenue.

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Sun May 20, 2012

WCYB

Tick-Borne Illnesses Soar In Tennessee

Officials say 74 cases have been confirmed across Tennessee so far this year; which is a major increase from last year's numbers.

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WCYB

Friends And Family Devastated By Motorcycle Crash

A motorcycle crash killed a 16-year-old Saturday evening, it happened at the intersection of Diana Road and Diana circle in Kingsport.

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WBIR-TV

Paralyzed former Sevier County inmate files $225 million lawsuit

Ronald McDaniel, who is now a quadriplegic and lives in a long-term care facility in Kingsport, filed the $225 million lawsuit in federal court April 30.

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Wed May 16, 2012

Presbyterians Today

A Flexible, Efficient Way to Give

For John and Marcia Porter, lifelong Presbyterians, married for more than 45 years, giving is simply a part of their way of life.

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Tue May 15, 2012

WCYB

Bike Safety Reminders After Child's Accident

A seven-year-old boy was hit by a pickup truck in Sullivan County but walked away with minor injuries.

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Clarksville Online

Tennessee Titans Sign Fourth-Round Pick Coty Sensabaugh

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Titans signed this year's fourth-round NFL Draft selection, cornerback Coty Sensabaugh to a multi-year contract.

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Mon May 14, 2012

Wall Street Journal

Another Disability Judge Placed on Leave

The Social Security Administration has placed a disability law judge on paid administrative leave while it looks into complaints about his demeanor during hearings, the man's lawyer said.

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WCYB

Family Responds To Fatal Police Standoff Shooting

Kingsport police were forced to open fire on 47-year-old Ernest France over the weekend, resulting in his death.

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Fri May 11, 2012

Chattanooga Times Free Press

Tennessee Wesleyan wins, Lee University falls in NAIA

KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- Top-seeded and sixth-ranked Tennessee Wesleyan beat third-seeded Indiana Tech 11-5 in their NAIA Opening Round baseball series Friday, sending the Bulldogs into the series title game today at 2:30 p.m. for a spot in the World Series at Lewiston, Idaho.

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WMC-TV Memphis

Tenn. man convicted in child pornography case

A federal jury has convicted an East Tennessee man of possession of child pornography after a 2.5 day trial.

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Newswise

Surprise Gift for New Mom: A New Heart

Newswise - New mom Windy Hill, 38, of Kingsport, Tenn., was given the ultimate Mother's Day gift a little early after she was wheeled into the operating room at Vanderbilt University Hospital on April 20 to receive a mechanical pump to aid her failing heart and save her life.

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Thu May 10, 2012

WCYB

Former Police Officer Accuses Chief Of Official Misconduct

We've learned a former Kingsport police officer is the source of the information sent to the District Attorney's Office and city officials.

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Tue May 08, 2012

WCYB

Kingsport Opens New Fire Station

City leaders told us the new 74,000 square foot fire station on the corner of Stone Drive and New Beason Well Road will serve northeast Kingsport.

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Knoxville News Sentinel

Higher Education briefs: May 9

A University of Tennessee cello student will perform in a tribute to heroes today as part of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.

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Fri May 04, 2012

WCYB

Unsolved Cases Generating News Leads

They're three unsolved murders, but police aren't throwing in the towel. Kingsport police said they continue to work three high-profile cases, hoping to find information that will break them.

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