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Participants in last year’s Footsteps with Foodies program, which will be a part of this year’s Unicoi Unites Healthier Tennessee initiative, celebrate getting fit outdoors
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Healthier Tennessee

'Unicoi Unites' for healthier eating and better fitness

The town of Unicoi is inviting area clubs, churches, businesses and other groups and individuals across Unicoi County to a Tuesday meeting to help lay plans for this year’s edition of the Healthier Tennessee initiative, Unicoi Unites.

Updated Jan 7, 2019 at 3:10 PM
From left, Food City Director of Meat and Seafood Steve Holloway, Store Manager Dale Hammitt, Gray Community Chest member Jerry Starnes, Gray Community Chest Board Members Mike Gass, Kim Jamerson, Michael Blevins and Nina Randolph, along with Duke Hudson of Hormel Foods Food City and Hormel Foods teamed up Thursday morning at Food City in Gray to donate 200 Hormel 81 Cure Hams to several local organizations to assist with their holiday programs and hunger relief initiatives. The organizations involved include Gray Community Chest, Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Haven of Rest Rescue Mission and Bristol Emergency Food Pantry. Food City and Hormel Foods teamed up Thursday morning at Food City in Gray to donate 200 Hormel 81 Cure Hams to several local organizations to assist with their holiday programs and hunger relief initiatives. The organizations involved include Gray Community Chest, Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Haven of Rest Rescue Mission and Bristol Emergency Food Pantry. Food City and Hormel Foods teamed up Thursday morning at Food City in Gray to donate 200 Hormel 81 Cure Hams to several local organizations to assist with their holiday programs and hunger relief initiatives. The organizations involved include Gray Community Chest, Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Haven of Rest Rescue Mission and Bristol Emergency Food Pantry.
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Local News

PHOTOS: Food City and Hormel Foods team up to feed the hungry

Food City and Hormel Foods teamed up Thursday morning at Food City in Gray to donate 200 Hormel 81 Cure Hams to several local organizations to assist with their holiday programs and hunger relief initiatives. The organizations involved include Gray

Updated Dec 20, 2018 at 7:07 PM
Contractors, local leaders and KVAT Food Stores President and CEO Steve Smith (fourth from left) ceremonially turn the first spades of dirt on the new Food City shopping center in Erwin.
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Food City breaks ground on new Erwin shopping center

The new Food City shopping center in Erwin moved several big spades of dirt closer to completion on Wednesday as contractors and local leaders joined KVAT Food Stores President and CEO Steve Smith for a groundbreaking celebration at the Jonesborough Road construction site.

Dec 19, 2018 at 9:36 PM
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Tastes

Celebrate National Oatmeal Day on Oct. 29

You may not think celebrating this humble breakfast dish is warranted, but after discovering all the health benefits, you may change your mind.

Oct 24, 2018 at 4:45 AM
It’s October, and that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
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Healthy diet, exercise can help reduce risk of cancer

It’s October, and that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Excluding skin cancer, more women are diagnosed with breast cancer than any other form.

Oct 3, 2018 at 5:00 AM
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Healthier tailgating? Yes you can!

Eating healthy is all about moderation.Choose one of your favorite entrees and pair it with healthier sides, sauces and beverages to create a balanced meal.

Sep 26, 2018 at 5:15 AM
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Slow cooker tips for busy weeknights

It’s 5 o’clock and you’re finally on your way home when the inevitable question arises, “What’s for dinner?” If busyness keeps you from cooking more meals at home, the solution may be no further than the slow cooker on your kitchen counter. A Sep 19, 2018 at 4:45 AM

To help with traffic flow at the new Food City shopping center, the town of Erwin will construct a traffic signal at the intersection of the Highway 107 railroad overpass and the existing Taco Bell and Bojangles entrance.
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Food City to invest $11.5 million in new Erwin shopping center

ERWIN - The town of Erwin is getting a new Food City shopping center on its Highway 107 gateway into downtown.

Updated Jul 23, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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Celebrate the United ‘Tastes’ of America

A Fourth of July cookout is the perfect place to honor all of the traditional, healthy and delicious food grown in the United States.

Jul 4, 2018 at 4:00 AM
Fruits and vegetables are often underrepresented during vacation. So, be sure to pack some for the trip.
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Eating smart on summer vacations

If a road trip is part of your vacation, packing meals and snacks is a great way to get much-needed nutrients and energy that are often lacking during travel.

Jun 27, 2018 at 6:00 AM
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Food City: Grilling Fruits and Vegetables

Grilling Fruits and Vegetables

Jun 20, 2018 at 4:45 AM
Food City President and CEO Steve Smith, shown here addressing local media, noted the company acquired a family-owned supermarket that began in 1918..
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Food City celebrates 100 years in business

ABINGDON — Food City is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

Apr 11, 2018 at 12:00 AM
Gavin Brewer, 3, plays with some of the toys he and his mother brought to Niswonger Children's Hospital as part of a Christmas toy drive for pediatric patients.
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Family gives back to hospital that helped save their son

A mother and father fighting through cancer treatments with their toddler son hope hundreds of donated toys they collected will make other sick children’s holidays brighter.

Dec 13, 2017 at 9:24 PM
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You can eat healthy and still have dessert

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a healthy lifestyle limits the amount of calories a person consumes from added sugars and saturated fat. Does this mean desserts are always a bad idea? Of course not! 

Nov 15, 2017 at 7:30 AM
Johnia's mother Joan Berry with Food City Store Manager James Hyatt at Wednesday's kickoff at the Food City store on South Roan Street where Johnia shopped during her years at ETSU.
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Johnia Berry Memorial Toy Drive

Johnia Berry Memorial Toy Drive underway

The 12th annual Johnia Berry Memorial Toy Drive kicked off Wednesday and will run through Dec. 3, at Food City stores across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Updated Nov 1, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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