CASE AGAINST FORMER ALDERMAN BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY
The Case Against A Former Kingsport Alderman Facing Several Charges Has Been Bound Over To A Sullivan County Grand Jury. Hoyt Denton Is Now Accused Of Attempted Aggravated Rape And…
BRISTOL RHYTHM AND ROOTS REUNION ANNOUNCEMENT SET
A Big Day Is On Tap For The Birthplace Of Country Music. Festival Organizers Will Reveal The Artists Who Will Be Entertaining At This Year’s Bristol Rhythm And Roots Reunion.…
VICTIM PHOTO LIFE BILL HEADED TO GOVERNOR
The Victim Photo Life Bill now awaits the signature of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. If signed by the governor, a jury will get to see regular photos of the victim…
BLUE BELL RECALLING ALL ITS PRODUCTS
Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries is recalling all of its products on the market after two samplings of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream tested positive for listeriosis. Blue Bell’s chief…
THIS YEAR’S FOOD CITY 500 NAMESAKE DIES
The Namesake For This Year’s Food City 500 In Support Of Steve Byrnes Nascar Race Has Died. Byrnes Was Suffering From Head And Neck Cancer. He Had Been A Nascar…
JOHNSON CITY MAN HAS CONVICTION CONFIRMED
A Johnson City Man Convicted Of Killing Another Man In 2011 Has Had His First-Degree Murder Conviction Confirmed By The Tennessee Court Of Criminal Appeals. Justin Stratton Was Convicted In…
POLICE LOOKING FOR SUSPECT WHO STEALS CHECKS
Sullivan County Authorities Are Looking For A Suspect Who Is Accused Of Stealing Checks From Area Mailboxes. At Least Four Instances Are Being Investigated Along Island Road And Indian Springs…
WASAHINGTON COUNTY VIRGINIA SCHOOLS FACING DEFICIT
The Washington County Virginia School System Is Facing A 301-Thousand Dollar Funding Gap For The Proposed 2016 Fiscal Year Budget. During A Recent Budget Workshop, County Supervisors Increased School Spending…
BRISTOL VIRGINIA SCHOOLS LOOKING FOR A BALANCE
Bristol Virginia City School Officials Are Trying To Work Through A Budget Shortfall Of 575-Thousand Dollars With The Proposed 2016 Spending Plan. The 25.7 Million Dollar Budget Is Out Of…
FOUR SULLIVAN COUNTY COMPANIES TO BENEFIT
Johnson City Commissioners Will Likely Impose A Two Percent Tax Hike On Hotel And Motel Rates Following The Passage Of A Bill In The State House. In January, City Commissioners…
FIVE PEOPLE VY FOR JUDICIAL VACANCY
Five Applications Have Been Filed To Run For An Upcoming Judicial Vacancy In The 1st Judicial Circuit Court. Judge Thomas Seeley Jr. Will Retire June 30th. Applicants To Fill The…
NUMBER OF VIRGINIA FARMS IS DOWN
The number of farms in Virginia in 2014 is estimated at 45,900, down 100 from 2013. That according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. In addition,…
CONSTRUCTION STALLED AT SENIOR CENTER
Construction Work Has Been Delayed On The New Senior Center In Jonesborough. Weather Has Caused The Completion Of The Facility To Be Stalled. It Was Supposed To Be Finished Back…
DEMOLITION UNDERWAY AT PARKWAY PLAZA
Demolition Is Underway On The Old Parkway Plaza Shopping Center On Lynn Garden Drive In Kingsport. Polestar Development Of Chattanooga, A Real Estate And Construction Company, Plans To Tear Down…
NEW TRAMPOLINE PARK OPENS IN JOHNSON CITY
A New Trampoline Park Is Open In Johnson City. “Just Jump” Is The First Facility Of It’s Kind In The Tri-Cities. The Business Is Located On Silverdale Road. Co-Owner Christie…