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In honor of the Kingsport Centennial, the Kingsport Ballet is doing two special performances titled Les Sylphides and Seeds of Change. Act one features new, contemporary choreography exploring themes relevant during the time of Kingsport City’s founding in 1917. Issues such as the establishment of an industrial city, the coming of the railroad, the migration from farm to city in response to job growth, and the start of WWI, will be explored in the choreography. Act two will be Chopiniana, a non-narrative ‘ballet blanc’ created in the early twentieth century to the music of Frederic Chopin, exploring dance for the sake of its own beauty.
The performance is at the Wellmont Performing Arts Center on these dates: March 17 @ 7 pm, March 18 @ 7 pm and March 19 @ 2:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $16 to $20. Visit www.kingsportballet.org to purchase tickets online.
The Higher Education Commission and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen met to approve East Tennessee State University officially joining the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE).
ETSU has a long history of success in Kingsport with both the Allandale campus and Press Building campus in downtown Kingsport. Success in both locations has led to ETSU’s decision to join KCHE. The approved agreement will take effect July 1, 2017.
The City of Kingsport and the Kingsport Higher Education Commission have been working with representatives from East Tennessee State University since the fall of 2016 to bring the regional university to KCHE. The conversation, however, began many years ago under former Mayor Jeanette Blazier’s leadership. She noted that ETSU coming to Kingsport was “a dream come true”, and Mayor Dennis Phillips echoed the sentiment. Phillips went on to say, “This is one of the greatest things to ever happen to Kingsport.”
Dr. Noland said, “The strength of this milestone is a testament to our longstanding partnership with the City of Kingsport. This is a day people will remember for a long time.”
John Williams, Kingsport Higher Education Chair, said, “The Higher Education Commission and the leadership at East Tennessee State University have worked diligently and aggressively for us to be where we are today. This is not the end of the higher education journey for Kingsport, but it is a significant milestone along the way.”
The Kingsport Academic Village consists of five buildings with the KCHE serving as one of them. Administered by Northeast State Community College, the center combines the resources of King University, Lincoln Memorial University, Milligan College, Northeast State Community College and now, ETSU, all under one roof. Students are able to earn selected baccalaureate and graduate degrees from participating colleges and universities as well as associate degrees from Northeast State.
For more information regarding the Kingsport Academic Village and class offerings, please go to www.LearnKingsport.com.
Brianne Wright leads the way in preserving our city’s history
The lower level of the Kingsport Public Library contains Kingsport’s heritage and the woman who holds the key is Brianne Wright, the archivist for the City of Kingsport.
Her department has been important over the years, but never as important as during our city’s centennial year. Through her archiving efforts, the city is able to remember the past while looking to the future.
“I’m very proud to have helped the archives blossom, grow and become so extensive,” said Brianne Wright.
Brianne started working in the Archives in 2007. Her job is to preserve and protect the city’s history as much as possible for our current and future residents. Her and a few dedicated volunteers work to keep the archives running smoothly.
During her years as archivist, Brianne has collected meaningful pieces of Kingsport history. Photographs, artifacts and documents from residents, businesses and organizations fill the shelves of the archives.
“The City Archives has a large impact on the community because it’s where we keep our community history for future generations to enjoy,” said Brianne.
Through her archives work, she’s become very passionate about this community. Families that recognize their elders in a photo that’s been published or put on display call and email Brianne.
“I love hearing from family members that recognize someone in one of the archive photos,” Brianne said. “It’s really awesome when you help make those family connections.”
Photo displays of sporting events, graduating classes and local landmarks can be found in city hall. She’s also written two books about the city’s unique history.
Her most recently published book and one of the official centennial publications is ‘On This Day In Kingsport History.’ The book shares 365 historical facts or events that happened in Kingsport, one for each day of the year, over the past 100 years.
The archives showcase the rich history surrounding our Kingsport community and how the roots of the community still touch us today. Brianne helps keep our great city alive through her job every day.
For more information Brianne’s book or to purchase a copy, please visit the Kingsport Public Library located at 400 Broad Street or online at www.kingsportlibrary.org.
To learn more about the Archives of the City of Kingsport, please visit www.kingsportlibrary.org/archives or call 423-224-2559.
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Name | Dominick A. Doxtater |
Age | Date of Birth 12/15/1997
19 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | 1005 East Sevier Avenue
Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Possession of a Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) for Resale within 1,000 Feet of a School (Dobyns-Bennett High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)
2) Maintaining a Dwelling (Vehicle) Where Drugs are Used, Stored, Manufactured, or Distributed 3) Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia (Scales) 4) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony 5) No Driver License 6) Violation of Seatbelt Law |
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Name | Alex Scott Miller |
Age | Date of Birth 6/23/1980
36 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | 207 Dover Avenue
Mount Carmel, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Possession of Schedule II Drugs (Heroin and Meth) For Resale Within 1,000 Feet of a Municipal Park (Kingsport Greenbelt)
2) Simple Possession of a Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) 3) Maintaining a Dwelling (Vehicle) Where Narcotics are Used, Stored, Manufactured, or Distributed 4) Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia (Packaging Materials) 5) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony 6) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon 7) Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility 8) Driving on a Revoked License 9) Speeding (60 mph in a 45 mph zone) |
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