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1983-The Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center

June 6, 1983 By David Cate

The Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center at Holston Valley Medical Center is located in Kingsport, TN. Today, the Christine LaGuardia Cancer center is the largest and premier cancer program of Northeast TN/Southwest VA recording 1,029 analytic cases in 2005. Clinical Trials continue to grow and education and support groups are stronger than ever. … [Read more...]

1982 – Greenbelt construction begins

February 2, 1982 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

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1980 – Fun Fest begins

February 2, 1980 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Kingsport Fun Fest begins this Fall as a summer community event. Events are an effort to unite residents, foster a belief that Kingsport is a caring community and good place to live and work. … [Read more...]

1979 – Holston Valley Hospital performs first open heart surgery

February 18, 1979 By wpmaster

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1977 – Cora Cox earns Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award

February 18, 1977 By wpmaster

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1977 – Farmers Market begins

February 2, 1977 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Farmers Market begins in parking lot of First Presbyterian Church. … [Read more...]

1976 – Fort Henry Mall opens

February 17, 1976 By wpmaster

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1976 – Portion of Long Island dedicated

February 2, 1976 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Portion of Long Island dedicated to the Cherokee Nation. … [Read more...]

1975 – Remodeled American Legion Pool opens

February 17, 1975 By wpmaster

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1974 – Indian Path Medical Center

February 2, 1974 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Indian Path Medical Center opens for healthcare in Kingsport. … [Read more...]

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