Hundreds without power in Kingsport after outage
Appalachian Power reports over 250 customers affected in Rock Springs area
Local, State Agencies Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips
Kingsport School Board Updating Policies to Meet State Requirements
Weather
Snow Blankets Tri-Cities, More Expected
Accumulation continues Saturday as officials warn of hazardous travel conditions

Kingsport Braces for Snow with Closures and Early Dismissals
Schools, businesses, and organizations announce changes due to forecasted winter weather.
Tri-Cities Warming Shelters Offer Refuge From Cold This Weekend
List of available shelters and centers in the Tri-Cities area to help people stay warm
Business
Eastman Execs Discuss Cost Reduction, Methanolysis Facility Gains
Eastman Chemical Co. shared insights on its Q4 2025 earnings and outlook for 2026 during a conference call.

Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union CEO to Retire
Andrew J. Mullins III to step down after 40 years, Paul G. Penland named as successor
Goodwill Tenneva President Takes on National Role
Morris Baker to lead donated goods and retail development program for Goodwill Industries International
Sports
D-B dominates Hardin Valley to claim sectional wrestling title
Dobyns-Bennett wrestling team overcomes weather delays to secure sectional championship

Gate City Golfer Wolfe Commits to Radford
State champion Carter Wolfe to continue his golf career at Division I Radford University.
ETSU Bolsters Roster with 37 Transfer Portal Additions
New coach Will Healy emphasizes strengthening the offensive and defensive lines with 15 linemen among the transfers.
Lifestyle
Faith-Based Groups Provide Aid Through Freezing Temperatures
Shades of Grace United Methodist Congregation and other organizations work to help those in need of food, warmth, and shelter during the winter season.

Bays Mountain Park Offers 'Keeper Talks' to Meet Native Wildlife
Animal caretakers educate visitors about Eastern Tennessee's wildlife during feeding times and enrichment sessions.
February Brings History Happenings Across the Region
From maple syrup festivals to Civil War reenactments, there's plenty to explore this month