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Herron Wins Straw Poll In East Tennessee
... race for Governor on Saturday. The poll was held at an event hosted by the Sullivan County Democratic Party in Blountville. With his strong win in the first straw poll in Rutherford County, Sen. Herron has now won the first two Democratic straw ... Comment?
Unwanted animals, our responsibilities
... to think about Dr. Basil Jones and the grim work he does each Wednesday at the Sullivan County Animal Shelter in Blountville, Tenn. But Jones, a veterinarian, has to clean up the mess society creates by its failure to take responsibility for its ... Comment?
Underground hall dedicated at Tenn. gov's mansion
... Private donors accounted for about $5 million of the $9 million project. State Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville was among the hall's critics and said Thursday he still considers it a mistake. The Blountville Republican says he wasn't invited ... Comment?
Underground hall dedicated at Tennessee governor's mansion
... Speaker Ron Ramsey was among the hall's critics and said Thursday he still considers it a mistake. But Ramsey, a Blountville Republican who is running for governor, said he would still use the facility if elected. "What am I going to do, just board ... 1 comment
Wamp, Ramsey: Gubernatorial Primary Unlike 2006
... And yet they spend a lot of their time preoccupied with each other. Both Wamp of Chattanooga and Ramsey of Blountville insist they will end up capturing the conservative base of the party. They dismiss any chance that they will recreate the outcome ... Comment?
Hunter Tigers win one, lose one in Blountville middle school tourney
... a decisive victory. Hunter boys raced out to a 34-11 halftime lead and never looked back in its 52-32 win over Blountville in the 13th annual Tiger Invitational Tournament played on Monday at Blountville Middle School. Blountville's girls thrashed ... Comment?
The Sullivan County, Tenn., Animal Sheltera s executioners
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. - It is 9 a.m. Wednesday, and in the next hour, one man must pick out a dozen dogs that won't live until lunchtime. Comment?
Ramsey picked in straw poll at Reagan Day dinner
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey of Blountville came out ahead in the national convention-style straw poll for governor taken at the Tennessee Conservative Union's annual Reagan Day dinner. Comment?
More charges face woman in Blountville meth lab bust
Authorities have upped the charges on a woman arrested Thursday after police stumbled upon a meth lab in her kitchen. Comment?
Cooperation key to continuing Sullivan Countya s tourism success
... to offer. While she didn't have specifics, Steele-Hunt said the number of people visiting her office in downtown Blountville went up by 82 percent over the past year. The county's secret, she said, is the vast array of landmarks and events it offers ... Comment?
Judge declines to force state to begin implementing paper ballot law
... short of winning approval in the Senate on the last day of the legislative session. Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, said the bill will be brought back up for a vote when the legislature reconvenes in January. Common Cause of Tennessee -- a ... Comment?
Akard Elementary School could close before next school year
... pay the bonds back with money it could save by closing Akard, which is off state Route 126 between Bristol and Blountville, along with Cedar Grove and Kingsley elementary schools, both also in Bloomingdale. "It's hard for any community to close down ... Comment?
Sullivan schools receive annual report card
... 50-54 points; a "C" for 45-49 points; a "D" for 40-45 points; and "F" for scores of 39 points or below. Akard, Blountville, Emmett and Weaver elementary schools each scored a "C" average on their tests, according to the report card. All four of the ... Comment?
World War II Bombers Arrive at Tri-Cities Regional Airport
... Tour. Monday culminated the tour's stay in Lexington, N.C. The tour reached Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tenn., Monday and will remain until early Wednesday. Six lucky passengers were selected to fly from North Carolina to Tennessee ... Comment?
... be on the lookout for a trio of World War II warbirds as they fly en route to Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tenn. The point? Each plane flies as part of the 2009 Wings of Freedom Tour, which will commence from the afternoon of Nov. 2 ... Comment?
Sullivan school officials say there was liquor in one of its warehouses, but deny porno DVDs
... items in his hands and a laptop in a case over his shoulder." Larry James Fleenor Jr., 24, of Hamilton Road in Blountville, was arrested later that day on charges of burglary, theft over $500 and vandalism over $500. Fleenor told police he broke in ... Comment?
Report explains booze in East TN school building, not porn
... Sheriff's Office issued a theft report on Oct. 21, stating a break-in earlier that date at the building in Blountville resulted in the theft of a computer, two cameras, eight pornographic DVDs and two bottles of whiskey. The Kingsport Times-News ... Comment?
School report explains booze in building, not porn
... Sheriff's Office issued a theft report on Oct. 21, stating a break-in earlier that date at the building in Blountville resulted in the theft of a computer, two cameras, eight pornographic DVDs and two bottles of whiskey. The Kingsport Times-News ... Comment?
Tennessee: School report explains booze in building, not porn
BLOUNTVILLE a ' An internal report by Sullivan County schools officials explains where whiskey taken from a school system warehouse came from. Comment?
Song of the Mountains Presents Award Winning Bluegrass November 7th
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... Commission, Mountain States Health Alliance www.msha.com, GrahamFest www.grahamfestusa.com, Bryant Label Co. of Blountville, TN, TEDS, the General Francis Marion Hotel in Marion, VA, Deering Banjos, the Carter Family Fold, The Bank of Marion, Alpha ... Comment?