Jeffery Arnold

Jeffery Arnold

Jeffery Dewayne Arnold, 62, of Gate City, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born in Kingsport, Tenn to Wayne and Phyllis Arnold. He enjoyed spending time with family...

Fredrick Carter

Fredrick Carter

Fredrick Eugene Carter, 85, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, peacefully at home in Knoxville, Tenn., with his loving wife at his side after a lengthy battle with cancer and...

Louise Bishop

Louise Bishop

Alma ‘Louise’ Bishop, 78, Kingsport, Tenn., passed away Sunday morning, March 9, 2025. She was born Oct. 2, 1946 in Scott County and lived there until moving to Kingsport, Tenn....

Eddie Spivey

Eddie Spivey

Edward ‘Eddie’ Lynn Spivey, 78, Gate City, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Eddie, as he was known by most people, was born Aug. 19, 1946, and was the son...

Quinn Minute – Why I Carry a Business Card

When I’m at an event with people I’ve never seen before, I depend on my business card for salvation. Even...

Is the Ukraine Deal, Really a Deal?

America has given Ukraine a lot of money. Does anyone really know? President Trump recently said $350 billion while other...

Visiting Mast General Store is Like a Step Back in Time

I’ve got to rest on this cold, winter day in Willowbrook. For the last hour or so, I’ve been in...

Does Visiting the Grocery Store Scare You?

Does the grocery store scare you? What about buying eggs? Do you dread driving to Walmart? Do you remember a...

Students Invited to Participate in 2025 4-H Summer Garden

Students Invited to Participate in 2025 4-H Summer Garden

Scott County 4-H is offering the 4-H Summer Garden Project for youth ages 5 - 18 living in Scott County...

Empty Bottle String Band

Empty Bottle String Band

A band that originally formed to play a one-time stint at a local farmer’s market has become very popular and...

Briefs

Fish and chicken dinner served with lots of fantastic sides, a large variety of homemade desserts and drinks is planned...