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2022: Hancock County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Hancock County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 29%.

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Kingsport Reporter area weekly mass times

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the Kingsport Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Hawkins County: Medicare made up 8.1% of total income in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.1% of income in Hawkins County, providing an average of $3,333 per capita to residents.

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Bristol city County had 2 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of Q1

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

There were two lawyers with active licenses to practice in Bristol city County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

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29 active legal licenses in Hawkins County as of Q1

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

There were 29 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Hawkins County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

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Hancock County: Residents received $20.98 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.6% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $3,065 per capita to residents.

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289 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Sullivan County as of Q1

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

There were 289 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Sullivan County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

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Kingsport Reporter area weekly mass times

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Kingsport Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Legislators urge end to CDC, NIH gun control spending, addressing HHS Secretary

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and 14 other congressional representatives have appealed to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to halt the expenditure of CDC and NIH resources on gun control.

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GOP urges RFK Jr to reverse gun control policy and ensure Second Amendment protection

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

A group of House Republicans is urging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eliminate any remaining gun control efforts within his department.

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Congresswoman Harshbarger aids family in adoption-related visa case

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger released a statement recounting a challenging visa process faced by a Greene County family.

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Bipartisan bill targets ticket scalping in online marketplace

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

On April 8, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at curbing ticket scalping.

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Family navigates visa obstacles to adopt daughter from Kyrgyzstan

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Gary and Christie Foulks embarked on their journey to adoption in April 2023, instantly finding a connection with their daughter, Nora.

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Employers in Kingsport Reporter publication area filed 25 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 25 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Kingsport Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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House introduces new bill to combat online ticket scalping

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Companion legislation is set to be introduced in the House to enhance measures against ticket scalpers using advanced software.

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Johnson County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $1,960 per capita to residents.

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Kingsport Reporter area weekly mass times

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Kingsport Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Sullivan County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in March

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Sullivan County that received an FDA inspection in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Hawkins County: Medicaid made up 5.3% of total income in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Hawkins County, providing an average of $2,167 per capita to residents.

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1 company in a city within Hawkins County received one inspection in March

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Hawkins County that received an FDA inspection in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.