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If the frigid temperatures have got you missing long walks in the park under sunny skies, come help Kingsport Parks and Recreation make a plan for the future! The City of Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of developing a master plan that will create both short and long-term goals for the facilities, programs and recreational experiences available residents and visitors.
The organization is hosting a drop in open house to hear ideas on future activities and give input on existing ones. Come by and give your ideas on how to continue to make Kingsport a great place for lifelong play, recreation, health and learning.
The open house will be on December 9 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Kingsport Civic Auditorium.
For more information on Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.
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How can you take advantage of Opportunity Zones in our region? On December 11, the City of Kingsport is hosting the TN Department of Economic & Community Development for a Regional discussion on getting the most out of Opportunity Zone legislation.
From 1 to 5 p.m., regional stakeholders are invited to MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center for an update on Opportunity Zone progress and projects. Whether you’re an investor, developer, fund manager, entrepreneur, accountant, government or business leader or any other kind of regional stakeholder, you are welcome to attend this free presentation.
“Attracting capital to our area is critical for economic growth,” said Jason Hudson, Kingsport’s Economic Development Director. “As a region with over half a million people, together we can showcase East Tennessee and position ourselves as a destination for new industry and technology companies while supporting our existing business community.”
The day’s agenda:
– Lamont Price, TN ECD, demonstrating TN’s new OZ platform
– OZ refresher and regulation updates
– What do funds want?
– Opportunity Appalachia
– Examples of what qualifies as an OZ project
– Local incentives for developers
– TN incentives
– Panel discussion
– Project Exhibition and Networking
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created incentives for investment in distressed communities through the creation of Opportunity Zones. In December 2018, a meeting was held at Meadowview to introduce Opportunity Zones. This presentation will provide an update on the IRS guidelines, local projects, and available resources.
Please register to attend online at bit.ly/oz-423. There is no registration fee. Entrepreneurs are invited to set up a booth, though space is limited—just select “Project Presentation” when you register.
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Suspect Arrested for Vehicular Homicide by Intoxication Following Investigation into September 2019 Fatal I-26 Crash | ||
| DATE: | December 4, 2019 | ||
| CASE #: | 19-020414 (Crash Report)
19-028450 (Incident Report) |
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| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On September 1, 2019, at approximately 5:15 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on westbound Interstate 26 near mile-marker 6 (Rock Springs Road exit) in Kingsport. Based on the seriousness of the injuries to those involved, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit was called to the scene to investigate. Their initial findings at the time were as follows:
A dark blue 2008 Honda Accord 4-door sedan, driven and solely occupied by Margaret C. Buck of Johnson City, TN, was lawfully traveling westbound on I-26 near mile-marker 6. Meanwhile, a black 2005 Mercedes C230 4-door sedan, driven and solely occupied by Zachary D. Hunt of Unicoi, TN, was unlawfully traveling the wrong way, eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-26, at the same location. The Mercedes struck the Honda in a head-on impact. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment, Mr. Hunt with non-incapacitating injuries, but Ms. Buck with serious/incapacitating injuries. The westbound lanes of Interstate 26 were completely closed for over three hours to allow for the initial treatment and transportation of the injured, the thorough investigation of the crash, and the safe removal of any and all involved vehicles and related debris. The following day, on September 2, 2019 at approximately 9:00 PM, Margaret C. Buck succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash and died while still hospitalized. This has remained an active ongoing investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit since the date of the crash. Early in the investigation, it was determined that Mr. Hunt entered Interstate 26 in his black Mercedes sedan going the wrong way (eastbound in the westbound lanes) via an I-26 exit (rather than entrance) ramp at the intersection of John B. Dennis Highway and Wilcox Drive. Based on officer observations, witness statements, and evidence found at the scene, Investigators had sufficient cause to believe that alcohol consumption by Mr. Hunt was a significant factor in the crash. A warrant was obtained for a blood sample which was in turn sent to the T.B.I Crime Lab for analysis. The results received on October 2, 2019 revealed that Mr. Hunt had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of over two and a half times the legal limit. On November 20, 2019 the facts of this case were presented to a Sullivan County Grand Jury which returned a true bill of indictment. On November 25, 2019 a capias/bench warrant was issued charging Mr. Hunt with the following: 1) Vehicle Homicide by Intoxication 2) Vehicular Homicide 3) Felony Reckless Endangerment 4) Driving Under the Influence 5) DUI with BAC over 0.08% 6) DUI with BAC over 0.20% On the afternoon of December 4, 2019, Mr. Hunt turned himself in on the outstanding warrant, surrendering himself to authorities at the Kingsport Justice Center. He was processed in the Kingsport City Jail and then transferred to the Sullivan County Jail in Blountville where he will remain confined in lieu of a $25,000 bond. |
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| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Zachary D. Hunt |
| Age | Date of Birth 7/23/1996
23 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/White |
| Residency | 225 Washington Street
Unicoi, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Vehicle Homicide by Intoxication
2) Vehicular Homicide 3) Felony Reckless Endangerment 4) Driving Under the Influence 5) DUI with BAC over 0.08% 6) DUI with BAC over 0.20% |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Honda | |
| Model | Accord | |
| Year | 2008 | |
| Type | 4-door sedan | |
| Color | Dark Blue | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage | |
| Driver | Name | Margaret C. Buck |
| Age | 47 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Female/White | |
| Residency | Johnson City, TN | |
| Injuries | Fatal | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Mercedes | |
| Model | C230 | |
| Year | 2005 | |
| Type | 4-door sedan | |
| Color | Black | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage | |
| Driver | Name | Zachary D. Hunt |
| Age | 23 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Unicoi, TN | |
| Injuries | Non-Incapacitating Injuries | |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Teenager | ||
| DATE: | December 3, 2019 | ||
| CASE #: | 19-028099 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| On the evening of November 29, 2019, Jacqueline Alyssa Waller was reported as a missing juvenile to the Kingsport Police Department. She was last seen walking in the 400 block of New Beason Well Road in Kingsport.
Jacqueline is a 14 year old, white, female juvenile. She is approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs roughly 116 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. At the last point of contact, she was wearing a maroon hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with holes, and white Converse athletic shoes. A photo is included in this release. While foul play is not suspected, due to her minor age, Detectives are requesting citizen input to help find her. Anyone who sees her or knows her current whereabouts is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
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| MISSING JUVENILE INFORMATION | |
| Name | Jacqueline Alyssa Waller |
| Age | 14 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Female/White |
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Weight |
5 feet 1 inch
116 pounds |
| Hair/
Eyes |
Brown Hair
Hazel Eyes |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN |
| Last Known Clothing | Maroon Hooded Sweatshirt
Blue Jeans with Holes White Converse Athletic Shoes |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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