- Shipley upsets Vaughn in bitterly fought 2nd District House race
A bitter political campaign in Tennessee's 2nd House District ended Tuesday with GOP challenger Tony Shipley of Colonial Heights narrowly upsetting Democratic incumbent state Rep.
- Q and A with 2nd House District candidates
Second in a series The Times-News asked candidates in competitive state legislative races to answer questions on selected issues.
- Video Report - Vaughn, Shipley spar over issues at debate
Democratic incumbent state Rep. Nathan Vaughn and GOP challenger Tony Shipley debated illegal immigration, state spending, Memorial Boulevard upgrading, raising the minimum wage and electing state Supreme Court ...
- Vaughn, Shipley spar over Memorial Boulevard project
Tennessee 2nd House District rivals Nathan Vaughn and Tony Shipley both tried to seize higher political ground Monday involving the Memorial Boulevard improvement project.
- Vaughn, Shipley differ on state Supreme Court judges
Reporter's note: This series examines claims made by Tennessee 2nd House District GOP challenger Tony Shipley in his race against incumbent Democrat state Rep.
- Shipley, Vaughn clash over vote on felons' health insurance
Reporter's note: This series examines claims made by Tennessee 2nd House District GOP challenger Tony Shipley in his race against incumbent Democratic state Rep.
- Kingsport city manager seeks annexation of Warrior Falls home
The city of Kingsport is working to annex five properties in the Warrior Falls subdivision, including the home of City Manager John Campbell.
- Sullivan County officials split on pay raise
Some Sullivan County commissioners said last week they'd be willing to reject - and ask fellow commissioners to do the same - self-approved pay raises for the budget cycle that began July 1. But that didn't go ...
- Democrats rally the faithful at Warriors Path fund-raiser
Tennessee House Majority Leader Gary Odom served up encouragement Thursday night to Sullivan County Democrats during a barbecue fund-raiser that featured three underdog candidates, one state House incumbent and ...
- Girl Bands, Gustav And Guts
Girl Bands, for taking the stage Kudos to Rock Angel, the girl band that performed during Food City Family Race Night in downtown Bristol last week.
- Hurricane Gustav Evacuees Spend A Third Day In The Tri-Cities
To say Sherry Reaux family of 16 is frustrated is an understatement. "I appreciate their help and everything, but there's more to this story," Reaux said.
- Greene County Red Cross Aiding In Hurricane Relief
The Greene County Chapter of the American Red Cross is supplying volunteers and equipment for shelters established by the Red Cross in Kingsport to care for evacuees from Hurricane Gustav.
- First of Hurricane Gustav evacuees arrive in Knoxville
The first of five plane loads of people evacuated from the Gulf Coast landed at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base around 7:40 Saturday evening.
- Tennessee GOP chair stumps for Shipley, Faulk
Tennessee Republican Party Chair Robin Smith stumped Thursday outside the polls for Northeast Tennessee GOP candidates expected to face tough state legislative campaigns in the fall.
- Discovery Park officials announce addition of marketing director
All are being watched over by 100,000 security force members. Posted Wednesday, August 6, 2008 6:18 pm CDT Bush chides China over human rights U.S. President George W. Bush expressed "deep concerns" over ...
- Sullivan may scale back health benefits for future employees
Faced with $30 million worth of projected future health insurance costs for current and past employees, Sullivan County may scale back its health insurance benefits for future employees.
- Wednesday Water Service Interruption
The City of Kingsport said crews will start repair work on a main water line in the Colonial Heights area at 9 in the morning.
- Wednesday Water Service Interruption
The City of Kingsport said crews will start repair work on a main water line in the Colonial Heights area at 9 in the morning.
- Fun Fest block parties set to kick off this year's revelry
The official Fun Fest block parties will get under way today. Here is a listing of those open to the public.
