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KINGSPORT â The 79th annual Santa Train event will take place Saturday, Nov. 20, Santa Train sponsors announced Wednesday.
Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, and considering the amount of advance time it takes to make plans, organizers said they will once again hold drive-thru distributions at four Food City locations rather than host a traditional, multi-stop running of the train.
âPlanning the Santa Train takes several months, so the decision to hold our drive-thru gift event was made out of an abundance of caution in light of ongoing concerns about COVID-19,â said Bryan Tucker, vice president of corporate communications at CSX. âWe look forward to continuing the tradition of giving back to the area and are pleased to spread holiday cheer and lift spirits this November.â
From Kingsport Times News
KINGSPORT â The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce has announced the concert lineup for the 40th anniversary Fun Fest celebration.
This year, the Fun Fest concert series kicks off with Crowder on July 22, then Old Crow Medicine Show on July 23, with the finale by Darius Rucker on July 24.
THURSDAY NIGHT LINEUP
Thursday nightâs Contemporary Christian Concert will open up with local singer-songwriter Tyla Boyd, followed by Andrew Ripp. Boyd released her first recording project titled Forever Redeemed in 2018.
Andrew Ripp
Rippâs most recent single, âJerichoâ was released in 2020 and hit No. 1 on Christian Music Charts in 2021.
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KINGSPORT â Just about everywhere you go, youâre likely to see two words: âNow Hiring.â
Pilot Co. recently sought to fill more than 5,000 positions. Food City looked to fill 2,000 jobs. Interviews are being held online and in person. No appointment has been needed. Employers are welcoming walkups.
Steve LaHair, owner of Chefâs Pizzeria, said that in his 36-year career he has never experienced such a difficult time in hiring.
âItâs not even just hiring,â LaHair said. âPeople are not coming in to put in an application. Itâs not just our area. Restaurants and the service industry really where our expected growth is are having the same problems.â