Kevin Mays

United States

Multimedia Sports Journalist at Kingsport Times-News

Back on this thing after a brief break

Articles

Dotson's book reading, signing planned for Big Stone Gap festival

3 weeks ago | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

Jordan Dotson has been around the world, but his strongest inspiration for writing his first fiction novel came at his childhood home in Wise County. Despite spending 14 years living in China, Dotson never forgot his strong family ties and Southwest Virginia heritage that always kept him linked to the region he still calls home. He is scheduled to return Wise County on Saturday, May 24 for a book signing of his novel, "The Ballad of Falling Rock," at the C.
Battle - Wise Central Baseball

4 weeks ago | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

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Battle - Wise Central Baseball

4 weeks ago | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

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Va. High - Central Run

2 months ago | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

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TALKS WITH DAD: Belcher relies on past chats with his father to keep going

2 months ago | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

NORTON, Va. — When anyone sees Sammy Belcher coming, there are two things to count on. The 64-year-old photographer will have a smile on his face, and he’ll almost always greet you with a joke or a comment to try put a smile on yours. It would be understandable if Belcher didn’t have such a sunny disposition. It would even be understandable if he decided to call it quits on his busy schedule that carries him throughout the region. Instead, he keeps moving, one step at a time.
Retired but not slowing down: Spinella continues lifetime of giving back

2 months ago | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

NORTON, Va. — If you have to visit the Ballad Health Norton Cancer Center as a patient, family member or caregiver, odds are you will run into a guy in the lobby while you wait. That guy, Ray Spenilla, may give you a variety of things. At the very least, you’ll get a smile and a ‘how are doing?’ from the energetic, unassuming Spenilla.
Ray Spinella 2

Feb 23, 2025 | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

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Retired but not slowing down: Spenilla continues lifetime of giving back

Feb 23, 2025 | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

NORTON, Va. - If you have to make an unfortunate trip to the Ballad Health Norton Cancer Center as a patient, family member or caregiver, odds are you will run into a guy in the lobby while you wait. That guy, Ray Spenilla, may give you a variety of things. At the very least, you'll get a smile and a 'how are doing?' from the energetic, non-assuming Spenilla.
A Jewel for Southwest Virginia: Lonesome Pine Country Club continues to aid region's recreation, economic development

Jan 23, 2025 | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

BIG STONE GAP, Va. - Wise County boasts several scenic spots within its boundaries and one of its most picturesque, and oldest, lies in the valley wedged between Big Stone and Norton. Lonesome Pine Country Club occupies over 250 acres in the tranquil Powell Valley community and has done so for over 100 years.
Lonesome Pine Country Club 100 years

Jan 21, 2025 | heraldcourier.com | Kevin Mays

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