TENNESSEE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
Unemployment Rates Fell In Two-Thirds Of Tennessee Counties Last Month. According To The State’s Department Of Labor, 63 Counties Saw A Drop In Jobless Numbers In October, While 15 Remained…
BURGLARY ARREST
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrested 51-Year-Old Amy Britton After An Incident On Bigwood Road Late November 20. The Homeowner Reported Finding Britton In A Garage Apartment On Her Property. When…
HEALTHY FALL FESTIVAL COMING TO KINGSPORT
The Equality Health Foundation Is Bringing Its Annual Healthy Fall Festival To The Second Harvest Food Bank In Kingsport This Saturday From 9 A.M. To Noon. This Drive-Thru Event Will…
ETSU VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS
ETSU Is Celebrating Graduates Of This Year’s Strive Program, An Eight-Week Entrepreneurship Course For Veterans, Service Members, And Their Families. Participants Developed Business Ideas Like Leadership Coaching, Mobile Dog Walking,…
WHITE FLAG CONDITIONS
The Salvation Army In Johnson City Has Activated White Flag Conditions Tonight To Provide Extra Shelter For Individuals Facing Freezing Temperatures. The Shelter At 200 Ashe Street Will Open Its…
MARION MURDER SENTENCING
A Marion Man Has Been Sentenced To Life In Prison For The 2021 Murder Of 54-Year-Old Teresa Lynn Greer. Forty-Year-Old Jason Emory Whittaker Was Found Guilty Earlier This Year Of…
LILLELID MURDER CONVICTION APPEAL DENIED
The Tennessee Supreme Court Has Denied An Appeal From 45-Year-Old Karen Renae Howell, One Of Six People Convicted In The 1997 Lillelid Murders In Greene County. Howell And Five Others…
BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC RECEIVES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The Birthplace Of Country Music Museum Will Be Honored With The Award Of Excellence For Leadership In History From The American Association For State And Local History. The Award Recognizes…
VIRGINIA THANKSGIVING TRAVEL
AAA Projects Over 2 Million Virginians Will Travel For Thanksgiving This Year, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Numbers. Nearly 92% Will Drive, With Gas Prices Averaging $2.98 Per Gallon—14 Cents Lower Than Last…
BRISTOL, VA POLICE CHIEF SEARCH
With Bristol, Virginia Police Chief John Austin Set To Retire November 30 After 35 Years On The Force, The City Is Working To Find His Successor. City Manager Randy Eads…
WASHINGTON COUNTY TN MISSING PERSONS SEARCH FROM HURRICANE HELENE
Nearly Two Months After The Devastating Floods Caused By Hurricane Helene, The Family Of Jonesborough Resident Nancy Tucker Says They’re Frustrated With The Lack Of Updates On The Search For…
FEMA STORAGE HELP
FEMA Is Offering Assistance To Tennessee Residents Impacted By Hurricane Helene To Cover Moving And Storage Costs For Essential Items Like Furniture And Clothing. Survivors Must Show Their Homes Were…
JCFD THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER
Thanksgiving Is The Leading Day For Cooking Fires, With Over 1,600 Incidents Reported Nationwide Last Year. The Johnson City Fire Department Reminds Residents To Stay In The Kitchen While Cooking…
KINGSPORT THANKSGIVING CLOSURES
Kingsport City Offices Will Close November 28 And 29 For Thanksgiving. No Garbage Or Trash Collection On Thanksgiving Day. Thursday Routes Will Run Friday, And Friday Routes Will Shift To…
GREENEVILLE MAN CHARGED IN GUN INCIDENT
A Greeneville Man Accused Of Yelling Racial Slurs And Pointing A Gun At His Neighbor Has Been Arrested. Ethan Fredericks Is Charged With Aggravated Assault. The Incident Occurred At A…
MAN SENTENCED IN MANSLAUGHTER DEATH
A Kingsport Man Has Been Sentenced To 11-And-A-Half Years In Prison For The 2022 Death Of Matthew Isenberg. 37-Year-Old Corey Vaughn Was Found Guilty Of Manslaughter And Assaulting An Officer…
TDOT WARNS DRIVERS OF DELAYS
The Tennessee Department Of Transportation Warns Drivers To Expect Delays This Holiday Weekend On Interstate 81 And 26. The Closure Of I-40 At The North Carolina Line Has Increased Truck…
BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK RECEIVES GRANT
Breaks Interstate Park Has Received A $100,000 Grant From The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority For Various Improvements. The Financing Will Support Water Tank Renovations, Gift Shop Expansion, Chief Ranger’s…
$500K GRANTS TO AID HURRICANE RELIEF
The East Tennessee Foundation Has Awarded Nearly $500,000 In Grants To 21 Non-Profits For Hurricane Recovery. The Money Will Aid With Home And Business Repairs As Well As Farm Recovery.…
GRACE HOUSE OPENING DELAYED
The Opening For Kingsport’s Newest Homeless Shelter, Grace House, Has Been Postponed Due To Renovations And Staff Training. The 13,000-Square-Foot Shelter Will Provide 40 Beds And Day Center Services. Executive…
KFD OFFERS WINTER HEATING SAFETY TIPS
He Kingsport Fire Department Is Reminding Residents To Stay Safe As Temperatures Drop. Heating Equipment Is One Of The Leading Causes Of Home Fire Deaths, But Most Of These Fires…
BALLAD HEALTH HOSPITALS LISTED AS NON-COMPLIANT
All Ballad Health Hospitals Have Been Listed As Non-Compliant In A State Report On Hospital Price Transparency. The Report Highlights Widespread Deficiencies, Including Failure To Meet Federal Regulations Requiring Public…