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WHAT: 2014 5th Annual Back to School Expo
WHEN: Tuesday, July 29 from 3 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Kingsport Town Center, 2101 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664
Kingsport City Schools, Kingsport Town Center and TimesNews.net are hosting the 2014 5th Annual Back to School Expo held on Tuesday, July 29 from 3 – 6 p.m. located at Kingsport Town Center highlighting over 90 vendors/exhibitors to parents/guardians and students of Kingsport City Schools and to the community.
There will be free entertainment, demonstrations and lots of activities for the kids found on the upper and lower levels of the mall. The event will kick-off at 2:55 p.m. with the Star Spangled Banner and the Dobyns-Bennett High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard located in the Sears Court with various entertainment including demonstrations continuing until 6:30 p.m. In addition, there will be a Back to School Fashion Show at 4:30 p.m. on the upper lever at the top of the escalators.
Parents/guardians will be able to pick up all of the information needed to get their child(ren) started back to school. They will also have the opportunity to sign them up for programs and activities for things to do this fall located throughout Kingsport.
Various stores within the mall will offer discounts during the event. The discount listing will be provided at the Kingsport Town Center table located in the Sears Court.
Vendors range from Kingsport City Schools services and school programs; health, nutrition and safety related services; animal welfare/pet adoption; fiancĩ for college; tutoring, library/literacy programs; pre-school programs; wellness activities; arts, sports and recreation activities; childrens services and various other vendors providing interactive activities, demonstrations and prizes.
For more information on the event and/or a complete listing of exhibitors visit www.k12k.com and click the 5th Annual Back to School Expo banner image.
Kingsport City Schools will be back in session for the 2014-15 school year on Monday, August 4, 2014. For all back to school welcome events at individual schools, visit our Back to School webpage at www.k12k.com. In addition, mobile apps for download, school hours, report card information, enrollment forms, zoning/tuition applications, school calendar and supply lists, menus and more are provided for easy reference.
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and a non-traditional school; with total enrollment over 7,000 students. The vision of Kingsport City Schools is to be, Student Focused -¦ World Class.
For more information on KCS, visit k12k.com, listen live on WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, read our blog, We Are KCS, watch KCS Today on Charter Channel 16 or call (423) 378.2100. Were social too; follow us on Facebook (Kingsport City Schools), Twitter (@KptSchools) and check out our YouTube Channel (KPTSchools).
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Detectives Seeking Info in Assault Allegation | ||
| DATE: | July 23, 2014 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE |
| On June 20, 2014 at approximately 2:30 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to Indian Path Medical Center to speak to a victim of an assault. Upon their arrival, they spoke with Raffael Fansano, who had been transported there by Sullivan County E.M.S. to receive treatment for a laceration on his forehead.
Mr. Fansano told the officers that approximately 30 minutes earlier he had been riding his bicycle in the 1000 block of New Beason Well Road in Kingsport when an unknown individual threw an unidentified object out of the window of a passing motor vehicle. He stated that the object in question struck him in the head, resulting in the aforementioned injury. Mr. Fansano advised that the vehicle appeared to be a newer model sports car that was white in color; however, he was not able to provide a license plate number. He indicated that the vehicle was occupied by two younger white males. Investigators responded to the area where the assault was alleged to have occurred; however, thus far they have been unable to locate the thrown object, uncover any new information, or develop any suspects in this case. Detectives are asking for anyone who might have witnessed this incident or who may have any information which may help them solve the case to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. |
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Detectives Seeking Info in Assault Allegation | ||
| DATE: | July 23, 2014 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE |
| On June 20, 2014 at approximately 2:30 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to Indian Path Medical Center to speak to a victim of an assault. Upon their arrival, they spoke with Raffael Fansano, who had been transported there by Sullivan County E.M.S. to receive treatment for a laceration on his forehead.
Mr. Fansano told the officers that approximately 30 minutes earlier he had been riding his bicycle in the 1000 block of New Beason Well Road in Kingsport when an unknown individual threw an unidentified object out of the window of a passing motor vehicle. He stated that the object in question struck him in the head, resulting in the aforementioned injury. Mr. Fansano advised that the vehicle appeared to be a newer model sports car that was white in color; however, he was not able to provide a license plate number. He indicated that the vehicle was occupied by two younger white males. Investigators responded to the area where the assault was alleged to have occurred; however, thus far they have been unable to locate the thrown object, uncover any new information, or develop any suspects in this case. Detectives are asking for anyone who might have witnessed this incident or who may have any information which may help them solve the case to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. |
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Suspect in Custody in Stabbing Incident at Kingsport Motel | ||
| DATE: | July 23, 2014 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE |
| On July 22, 2014 at approximately 7:00 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to the Econo Lodge, located at 9980 Airport Parkway in Kingsport, in reference to a stabbing incident. Upon their arrival, they came in contact with both the suspect, Richard Mark Thomas, and the victim, Howard Eugene Wells.
Mr. Wells has sustained a severe, life-threatening, laceration. He was promptly transported to Holston Valley Medical Center by Sullivan County E.M.S. for emergency medical treatment. K.P.D. Detectives responded to the scene. Their subsequent investigation yielded the following: Mr. Thomas, Mr. Wells, and several other individuals had been residing at the Econo Lodge while temporarily working in the Kingsport area. Mr. Thomas and another man were engaged in an argument. Witnessing the heated exchange, Mr. Wells physically placed himself in between the two men in an attempt to mediate and de-escalate the situation. Rather than diffuse, the situation escalated, and Mr. Thomas produced a handgun. In self-defense, Mr. Wells grabbed the firearm in an attempt to disarm Mr. Thomas. Continuing his aggression, Mr. Thomas then drew a knife and stabbed Mr. Wells. Mr. Thomas was arrested for Criminal Attempt to Commit 2nd Degree Murder and transported to the Kingsport City Jail for processing. Although the incident did in fact occur within the confines of the City of Kingsport, in compliance with Sullivan County court jurisdictional boundaries, Mr. Thomas was then transported to the Sullivan County Jail pending his arraignment in General Sessions Court Division I in Bristol, TN. Mr. Wells remains hospitalized in the Holston Valley Medical Center Intensive Care Unit where he is listed in stable condition. |
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| Name | Richard Mark Thomas |
| Age | Date of Birth 3/5/1967
47 Years of Age |
| Race/Gender | White/Male |
| Residency | 142 Waterside Lane
Freeport, FL |
| Charge(s) | Criminal Attempt to Commit 2nd Degree Murder |
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| SUBJECT: | Combined Vice Units Execute Search Warrant/Arrest Suspect | ||
| DATE: | July 22, 2014 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE |
| On July 21, 2014 at approximately 1:30 PM, a search warrant was executed at the residence of Harry B. Watts, located at 1019 Dale Street Alley in Kingsport. This operation was a cooperative effort between the Vice Units of the Kingsport Police Department and Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Watts was home at the time the warrant was executed.
During the search, over ½ gram of crack cocaine as well as paraphernalia commonly utilized to package it for resale (small baggies) were located and collected as evidence. Additionally, approximately $4,000 in United States currency and coin, and a large amount of collectable coins were located inside the residence. All of these monies were seized as proceeds from the sale of narcotics. This residence is in close proximity to a neighborhood municipal park. Mr. Watts was arrested and charged with: 1) Possession of a Schedule II Drug (Crack Cocaine) for Resale within 1000 feet of a City Park (Dale Street Park) 2) Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3) Maintaining a Dwelling where Narcotics are Stored He was transported to the Kingsport City Jail where he was confined pending his arraignment the following morning. At his arraignment, his bond was set at $20,000 which he promptly posted, securing his release until his next scheduled appearance in General Sessions Court on October 30, 2014 at 1:00 PM. |
| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Harry B. Watts |
| Age | Date of Birth 4/28/1940
74 Years of Age |
| Race/Gender | Black/Male |
| Residency | 1019 Dale Street Alley
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Possession of a Schedule II Drug (Crack Cocaine) for Resale within 1000 feet of a City Park (Dale Street Park)
2) Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3) Maintaining a Dwelling where Narcotics are Stored |
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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