SPEED VAN FIRE NO LONGER SUSPICIOUS
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office Has Determined Arson Was Not A Factor In A Fire That Destroyed Mount Carmel’s Mobile Photo Speed Enforcement Van. The Blaze Occurred February 21st…
TWO RACE CAR DRIVERS REMAIN HOSPITALIZED
Two drivers remain hospitalized following their crash in a legends race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The family of Larry Pearson says he’s in fair condition and came out of surgery…
HAWKINS COUNTY DEPUTY HURT IN WRECK
A Unicoi County Sheriff’s Deputy Is Recovering From Injuries He Received Over The Weekend In A Car Crash. It Happened Saturday Night When The Officer Was Trying To Get To…
VIRGINIA EXECUTES MAN BY ELECTROCUTION
A Virginia Man Has Been Executed For Killing A Teenage Girl And Then Bragging About To Prosecutors Once He Though He Could Not Face The Death Penalty. 31 Year Old…
CASTLEWOOD NON-PROFIT BUSINESS SHUTTING DOWN PLANT
A Castlewood Virginia Organization That Makes Ec0-Friendly Products Has Announced Its Closing Its Plant Soon. Appalachian Sustainable Development, Which Is A Non-Profit Group, Says Its Closing Its Regional Enterprise, “Sustainable…
CARTER COUNTY JAIL PROJECT HALTED
Construction On The Carter County Jail Has Come To A Screeching Hault. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office Has Shutdown The Building Process Because The Architect Had Not Provided Some…
TEEN ACCUSED OF CALLING IN FAKE ABDUCTION
A Johnson City Juvenile’s In Trouble After Calling In A Fake Abduction. The Teen Is Charged With False Reporting After Someone Called 911 And Claimed To Have Been Locked In…
SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH CLAIMS CHURCH HILL MAN
A Single Vehicle Crash In Church Hill Has Claimed The Life Of A City Man. According To Police, A Jeep Being Driven By 31 Year Old Jason W. Byrd Left…
WELLMONT LANDS CHOPPER AT BMS
Thanks To An Agreement With The Bristol Motor Speedway, Wellmont Health System Has A New Permanent Home For Its Wellmont One Helicopter. The Medevac Chopper Has Recently Been Refurbished. It’s…
STATE JOBLESS RATE HOLDS STEADY (AP)
Tennessee’s Unemployment For February Remained At 10.7 Percent, Unchanged From January. Labor And Workforce Commissioner James Neeley Said That The Unemployment Rate Has Held Steady For The Third Month In…
GREENEVILLE MAN WAIVES PRELIMINARY HEARING
A Greeneville Man Accused Of Breaking Into A Home And Shooting The Boyfriend Of His Former Girlfriend Has Waived His Case To A Hawkins County Grand Jury. 34 Year Old…
VDOT HARD HIT BY SNOW REMOVAL COSTS
The Cost Of This Winter’s Snow Removal And Road Work Has Had A Huge Impact In The Virginia Department Of Transportation’s Budget. Vdot Has Spent About 205 Million Dollars To…
COMMISSIONER SEEKS TO HAVE TRAFFIC CAMERAS TURNED OFF DURING RACE WEEKEND
Turn Those Red Light And Speed Cameras Off This Week! Well, It Apparently Isn’t Going To Happen But One Sullivan County Official Said He Doesn’t Want Race Fans To Have…
EASTMAN ACQUIRES NEW COMPANY
Eastman Chemical Company, Headquartered In Kingsport, Has Announced The Acquisition Of A Chicago Based Company. The Chemical Giant Entered Into A Definitive Agreement To Acquire Genovique Specialities Corporation. Terms Of…
ONE DRIVER HAS INTRO THEME SONG PICKED OUT
Brad Keselowski is sending a message to his rivals through the song he chose for his driver introduction at Bristol Motor Speedway. Keselowski has asked to be introduced before Sunday’s…
NEWSPAPER CARRIER GET SHOT AT RECENTLY
A Bristol Virginia Man Accused Of Shooting A Rifle At Two Newspaper Carriers Is Behind Bars. 29 Year Old Charles Hagerman Is Charged With Possession Of A Firearm By A…
PLENTY OF ROOM AT THE INN
This Coming Weekend Of Racing At Bristol Motor Speedway Could Be The First Race In 56 Years That Is Not Sold Out. And That’s Also Affecting Those Looking For Somewhere…
VA. TECH TO INVESTIGATE LETTER
Local, State And Federal Authorities Continue To Investigate A Series Of Threatening Internet Postings And Emails Directed At Virginia Tech. The University, However, Says Investigators Do Not Believe The Messages…
HAWKINS COUNTY WOMAN FACING CHARGES
Hawkins County Authorities Have Arrested A Woman For Allegedly Using Her Car To Ram Another Vehicle, The Second Time Causing The Other Vehicle To Strike A Home. Judy Miller Is…
ELECTRIC BILLS GOING UP IN APRIL
The Electric Bill Is Going Up Again In April. The Tennessee Valley Authority Has Announced An Increase In Its Fuel Adjustment Charge. The Utility Said The Hike Will Raise Residential…
ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE BEING HELD IN KINGSPORT
The Ninth Annual East Tennessee Environmental Conference In Underway This Week At The Meadowview Marriott Conference Resort And Convention Center In Kingsport. Over 50 Presenters Are Addressing The Latest Trends,…
FOOD CITY FAMILY RACE NIGHT HITS THE TRI CITIES
Race Fans Are Gearing Up For Race Night. The Food City Family Race Night Event Will Be Held This Friday At Bristol Motor Speedway From 4 Til 9. The Event…