Cliff Hightower

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New monuments installed at Blountville Veterans Park

By: Cliff Hightower

Four monuments were installed Monday at the Blountville Veterans Park to honor the four centuries of conflicts that the United States has fought. The monuments honor the Revolutionary War, the

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Sullivan Republican, Democrat parties, Harshbarger respond to Trump arraignment

By: Cliff Hightower

As former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal conspiracy charges, Sullivan Republican and Democrat Party leaders responded to the allegations.

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Sullivan commissioners debate over pay raise for uniformed officers

By: Cliff Hightower

A heated debate broke out between Sullivan County commissioners Thursday night on whether one group of employees should get a pay raise or if all county employees should get one.

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Kingsport man arrested for child pornography

By: Cliff Hightower

A 42-yesr-old Kingsport man is in jail after authorities said he possessed child pornography.

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Sullivan County seeing bump in COVID cases

By: Cliff Hightower

The number of COVID-19 cases within the region have bumped upward, but the amount is still far lower than past peaks from the virus, health officials said.

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Brownie McGhee, V.O. Dobbins

By: Cliff Hightower

Walter "Brownie" McGhee is shown in a mural of notable alumni from Frederick Douglas High School, inside the V.O. Dobbins Senior Center.

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FBI targeted Kingsport bluesman Brownie McGhee 70 years ago

By: Cliff Hightower

KINGSPORT — Walter “Brownie” McGhee played the blues.

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Pierce remembers a Brownie backyard jam session fondly

By: Cliff Hightower

One local man remembers when Walter "Brownie" McGhee and his brother, "Stick," played in his backyard.

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Kingsport closing in on securing bonds for dome, justice center

By: Cliff Hightower

The city of Kingsport is close to securing almost $63 million in funding for several capital projects, including renovations of the Buck Van Huss Dome and the Kingsport Justice Center.

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Tire store planned for Tri-Cities Crossing

By: Cliff Hightower

KINGSPORT - A tire and auto shop could soon be coming to the southwestern corner of the Tri-Cities Crossing.