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š± Kingsport homicide charge follows fatal stabbing on Hickory Street
Kingsport, Tennessee Patch AM: a 5 min readMorning Kingsport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Kingsport homicide charge follows fatal stabbing on Hickory Street
- Which Kingsport leader just joined Tennesseeās elite statewide leadership class?
- How flexible zoning could shape 149 Aston Placeās future in Kingsport
Also on today's calendar: SouthEast Crab Feast - Kingsport, TN and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Affidavit: Kingsport man accused of murder stabbed father in the chest (wjhl.com) ā Kingsport police say a man was fatally stabbed at a Hickory Street home, and his son has been charged with second-degree murder. According to an affidavit, the victim identified his son as the attacker before later dying at Holston Valley Medical Center. The case also involves a subsequent police pursuit through Hawkins County and Church Hill. 
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2. Leadership Tennessee class includes sheriff, comptroller, surgeon and more (dnj.com) ā A Kingsport Chamber executive has been selected for Leadership Tennesseeās new 10āmonth Signature Program, putting Kingsportās interests at the table as statewide challenges are studied. Nicole Austin of the Kingsport Chamber joins 51 other leaders from business, government, education, and nonprofits who will tour communities, examine key issues, and collaborate on solutions shaping Tennesseeās future. Ā Ā Ā
3. 149 Aston Pl #149, Kingsport, TN 37660 (redfin.com) ā A Kingsport property at 149 Aston Place is part of a Planned Development District, which allows more flexible design than traditional subdivisions. The rules emphasize open space, mixed housing types, and coordinated planning of buildings, roads, and utilities. For nearby residents, this framework shapes how that parcel can be built out over time. Ā Ā Ā
4. Cases closed against two teens who fired on state troopers in high-speed chase across central Pa. (pennlive.com) ā Four teenagers from Kingsport are at the center of a major Pennsylvania case after a stolen-truck trip that began in Kingsport and ended in a high-speed chase with state troopers. Two of the teens just received lengthy prison sentences for attempted homicide and related charges. The remaining two still face pending cases tied to the interstate crime spree. Ā Ā Ā
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Saturdays with the Chef ā
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Saturday June 13
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SouthEast Crab Feast - Kingsport, TN ā
Gypsy Circus Cider + BBQ Smokehouse, 2645 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport
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Holston Habitat for Humanity PO Box 5265, Kingsport, TN 37663
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 21
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š Events Nearby
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America the Beautiful Reception ā
Reece Museum, 363 Stout Dr, Johnson City
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PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry ā
The Philosopher's House, 117 W Fairview Ave, Johnson City
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Fridays After 5 - Free Summer Concert Series ā
King Commons Park, 112 N N Commerce St, Johnson City
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Jeff Lane at Rock's Pizza! ā
Rocks Wood Fired Pizza & Grill, 3119 Bristol Hwy #108, Johnson City
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Twilight Alive Concert Series ā
Downtown Kingsport Association, 400 Clinchfield St #100, Kingsport
7:00 pm -
Kingsport Axmen at Johnson City Doughboys ā
TVA Credit Union Stadium - Cardinal Park, 510 Bert St, Johnson City
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Once Upon a Coo ā
Lochan Zanda Highlands Farm, 107 Lyman Brown Rd, Fall Branch
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Summer Shop ā
The Mall at Johnson City, 2011 N Roan St, Johnson City
11:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The weeping cherry tree, the very large weeping cherry tree, that is about 27 years old, has the bird apartment complex up and running.
I caught these beautiful Cardinals drying/ grooming their wings, after the rain, yesterday. I added the picture of the weeping cherry tree onā¦ (Nextdoor Silver & Sterling) - In reply to DawnMarie Swenden, research has determined the following, that can be verified via AI.
āPerfume Shock ā Alexterā is a hoax, part of a long running urban legend about criminals using drug laced perfume to knock people out. Both majorā¦ (Nextdoor Indian Springs)
- Belk, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance/Housekeeping Associate - Full Time in Kingsport. Apply here.
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandiser Travel Retail Service in Kingsport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kingsport here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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