Clifford Andrews sits at the corner of Fort Henry and Warpath Monday afternoon,giving away free Bibles, religious tracts and bookmarks to whoever stops by. Andrews says he's been doing his "tailgate ministry" for about a year and just wants to bring the Lord to more folks in the community.

Tailgate Ministry: Colonial Heights man spreading the good word

Clifford Andrews said the Lord laid it on his heart to reach out to the community, to put more Bibles in people’s hands who need it. For more than a year, Andrews has done his “tailgate ministry” offering free Bibles, bookmarks and other books to people who happen to stop by and talk.

Feb 20, 2019 at 9:15 AM

This handmade wedding dress from Guam is just one of the many items on display at Do Good Goods that carries with it a unique and special story.

Sunday Stories

Owner shares true meaning of good at Do Good Goods

Armed with a determined attitude, a caring heart and the knowledge that God was really in control, Lori began to pursue her dream of opening a store where good would come from the items for sale – items that had once meant the world to their owners.

Feb 18, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Kingsport

Central Baptist Church to honor longest-serving pastor

Described by current church members as a “trailblazer,” the Rev. William Stokely served the church from 1946-1982. During that time, he became known not just as the church pastor, but also the community pastor.

Feb 17, 2019 at 9:00 AM

United Methodist Church

Two Tri-Cities pastors to attend United Methodist General Conference on homosexuality

Randy Frye of First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport and Carol Wilson of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City will attend the conference in St. Louis, Missouri. The nearly 900-member international assembly will meet in a special session to consider plans that could strengthen the denomination’s current stance or change the guidelines to be more inclusive of the LGBTQ community.

Feb 14, 2019 at 9:14 AM

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church to launch performing arts series

Designed to be a gift to the surrounding community, the series will feature musical ensembles, a solo artist and a theater group. The first performance will take place later this month, and tickets are available now.

Feb 10, 2019 at 10:37 AM

On Saturday a group of volunteers from Crossroads Assembly of God in Hawkins County’s Persia community pitched in to build a porch ramp for a 39-year-old man who recently became wheelchair bound due to a debilitating illness. This was the first of what is expected to be along list of home improvement projects facilitated by the Of One Accord ministry's "Operation Good Neighbor" in 2019.

Operation Good Neighbor

Operation Good Neighbor gets early start on home improvements for Hawkins' elderly and needy

OGN director Mickey Wilcox has already received 24 applications for home improvements in 2019, and another two dozen applications are expected. It will cost around $100,000 for materials alone to meet this year’s need for home improvements.

Feb 6, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Church Security Conference

Higher Ground hosting Church Security Conference

The cost is $25 per person, but church groups of 5 people or more can participate for $15 each. Lunch is an additional $10. Last year's Conference had 250 participants from 59 area churches.

Feb 3, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Adoration 2019 will feature music, prayer, worship and resources to help churches combat the opioid epidemic. Organizer Thomas Cook is shown here in musical performance from last year's event.

Adoration Life

Group again seeks to unite 1,000 churches for worship event at ETSU

Back for a third year, Adoration 2019 will seek to gather 1,000 representatives from churches across the region for a large-scale worship event in the ETSU Mini Dome. Though the group has fallen short of its 1,000-church goal the last two years, organizer Thomas Cook remains optimistic and excited about this year’s event.

Feb 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Kingsport Police Department

Blountville roofer accused of contractor fraud against Hawkins church

A Blountville roofer who allegedly took $3,100 from a Hawkins County church in 2017, and then didn't do the work or deliver the materials, was arrested Tuesday on charges of contractor fraud and theft over $1,000.

Feb 2, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Sheldon Livesay, and ministry program directors Tammy Helton and Mickey Wilcox in the Shepherd Center food pantry in this Times News file photo. The emergency food pantries in Church Hill, Rogersville and Sneedville distributed 1,368,728 pounds of food, topping 1 million pounds for the 9th year in a row.

Of One Accord Ministry

More than $4 million in goods and services distributed by Of One Accord in 2018

"We want people to be served, we want to keep people warm and help keep their stomachs full, and we want to help make their homes a better place to live. But also, because of who we are, we want to see them in Heaven with us.” — Rev. Sheldon Livesay

Jan 31, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards

NJROTC cadet and a firefighter Hawkins’ top 2018 volunteers

Cherokee NJROTC Cadet Commander Heather Whitt was announced last week as Hawkins County's youth recipient, while Rogersville Fire Department volunteer Chris Rimer was named the adult recipient.

Jan 30, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Night to Shine

Gate City church to host Night to Shine prom for people with special needs

Feb. 8 will be a special day at First Baptist Church of Gate City. On that day, the church will join hundreds of others across the world in hosting a Night to Shine prom, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The event aims to provide “an unforgettable prom night experience” for those ages 14 and older with special needs.

Jan 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM

James Millhorn, in an undated, candid snapshot.

Millhorn's family speaks

Sister of murder victim: 'We can officially lay our brother to rest'

BLOUNTVILLE — “It’s been a long time coming,” Adryan McLawhorn said Wednesday afternoon outside a Sullivan County courtroom where a jury had just delivered a guilty verdict and life-without-parole sentence to Robert Seth Denton.

Jan 25, 2019 at 11:26 AM

Regional celebrity Beth Snapp will perform a concert during the fundraiser.

Faith

Empty Bowls for Hunger to raise money for church food pantry

To raise money for its food pantry, First Broad Street United Methodist Church is inviting the community to “Empty Bowls for Hunger,” an upcoming dinner that aims to raise awareness of hunger in Kingsport and the surrounding area.

Jan 20, 2019 at 7:30 AM

Richard Carroll with one of his beloved border collies.

J. Richard Carroll

North students, coworkers and community remember Richard Carroll

The gym at Sullivan North High School was named for Carroll long before he retired as principal, much less died, something that few people accomplish in their lifetimes.

Jan 6, 2019 at 12:00 PM