Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Douglass alumni headed to Nashville to support historic marker

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THIS ARTICLE COURTESY THE KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS Contact Vince Staten at vincestaten@timesnews.net or via mail in care of this newspaper. Voic...
Sunday, February 14, 2010

More Snow on the Way to Riverview

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Current projections are for the Riverview-South Central Kingsport neighborhood to get anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of snow, from the current ...

Tennessee Commemorates 50 Years of Lunch Counter Freedom

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On February 10, 2010, Tennessee took a moment to recognize the legacy of the sit-ins, that helped change the face of the Civil Rights Moveme...

The Knoxville Sit-Ins: Feb. 15, 1960 - July 12, 1960

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Back in the 1950s and 60's, African-Americans in Kingsport and the Tri-Cities were not directly involved in the activities of the Civil ...

The Nashville Sit-In's: Feb. 13, 1960 - May 19, 1960

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This account of the Nashville Sit-Ins is written by Linda T. Wynn of Fisk University and the Tennessee Historical Commission. It is publish...

Nashville Resolution Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Nashville Sit-ins

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RESOLUTION PRESENTED BY NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON COUNTY MAYOR KARL DEAN: In recognition of this important moment in Nashville's history and th...
Friday, February 12, 2010

The Scat Cats on the prowl again on newly released CD

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THIS STORY COURTESY THE KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS Contact Vince Staten at vincestaten@timesnews.net or via mail in care of this newspaper. Voi...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Remembering the Magic: Douglass-Riverview Pictures on Display at Kingsport City Hall

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Douglass alumni and Riverview residents are being honored in photography during Black History Month. A few months ago, the Arts Council and ...

Riverview mural on display for Black History Month at Renaissance Center

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The mural, featuring spiritual, education and business leaders from the community’s past, was produced in 2001 by artist Rhonda Clark. THIS ...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Celebrate Black History: Events, Concerts, Programs

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The displays of African American artists in a variety media types continue to be exhibited in Kingsport in the Renaissance Center Atrium Gal...
Sunday, February 7, 2010

Happy 90th Birthday, Mrs. Willie Kate Bradford!

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She's one of the Mothers of the Riverview Community. A great friend, a mom to all, a shoulder to lean on, and one of the first resident...

John Sevier Exhibit: "Profiles of Great Black Americans" for Black History Month

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Visitors to, and students attending the John Sevier Middle School in Kingsport have a unique opportunity to learn about influential people i...
Thursday, February 4, 2010

Message from Alumni President Doug Releford

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We are planning a bus or van trip to Nashville on Friday, February 19th, to the morning meeting of the Tennessee Historical Commission, wher...

Special Weather Statement for Riverview - South Central Kingsport

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For all residents.. the next weather system will move into Riverview and South Central Kingsport tonight through Saturday.. There is a low p...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Riverview Roads are Wagon Ruts

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There's one good thing about the snows that have belted the Riverview neighborhood recently. The snow has hidden the wagon ruts in the s...