DOLLYWOOD’S DREAMMORE RESORT OPENS UP
A Long-Anticipated Opening In Pigeon Forge Has Come To Life. Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort Opened Its Doors Yesterday. Dolly Parton’s Dream Of Adding A Resort To The Fun And Excitement Of…
FOUR FOOTBALL PLAYERS REMANDED TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
A Total Of Four David Crockett Football Players Have Now Been Remanded To An Alternative School Following Allegations About A Hazing Incident At A Fellowship Of Christian Athletics Camp In…
LOCKDOWN LIFTED AT MOUNTAIN CITY PRISON
The Lockdown At Northeast Correctional Complex In Mountain City Has Been Lifted. Robert Reburn With The Tennessee Department Of Corrections Said Although The Lockdown That Was In Place For A…
BVU BOARD TAKES NO ACTION ON NEW POLICY
The Bristol Virginia Utilites Board Has Tabled Any Action On A New Policy Designed To Govern Business Dealings With The Authority. The Single Page Document Spells Out How The Employer…
GAS PRICES CONTINUE SLOW DECLINE
Despite Regional Volatility, The National Average Prices For Regular Unleaded Gasoline Has Remained Relatively Stable Over The Past 30 Days. Friday’s Average Price Of $2.73 Per Gallon Represents The Lowest…
WALTER’S STATE ON NEXT PHASE OF CAMPUS
The First Phase Of Work At Walters State Community College In Greeneville Has Been Completed And Now Its On To Phase Two. Construction Is Expected To Start In The Next…
SECURITY HEIGHTENED AT JOHNSON CITY MOSQUE
Security Is Being Beefed Up At A Johnson City Mosque After Federal Officials Began Investigating An Online Arson Threat. A Spokesman For The Council On American-Islamic Relations Said The Threat…
KEEP BRISTOL BEAUTIFUL RECEIVED GRANT FOR BINS
Keep Bristol Beautiful Has Received A Grant For 12 Recycling Bins. Six Of The Permanent, Outdoor Recycling Bins Are Designated For Bristol Tennessee And Six Are Headed To Bristol Virginia.…
BLACK LUNG CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN BRISTOL
The National Black Lung Conference Is Returning To Southwest Virginia. Stone Mountain Health Services Will Host The Event. The Conference Will Focus Regional Attention On Issues Associated With Black Lung…
DEVELOPERS WANT HELP FOR APARTMENT PROJECTS
The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority Is Being Asked To Give Financial Incentives For Proposed Apartment Complexes In The City. Local Developers Mitch Cox And K.D. Moore The Indian Trail…
KINGSPORT NATIVE WINS KINGSPORT IDOL
Kingsport Native Kaitlyn Miller Is The Winner Of This Year’s Kingsport Idol. The 16-Year Old Singer Was Chosen After The List Was Narrowed Down From More Than 250 Contestants. Music…
7 YEAR OLD TEXAS GIRL DIES IN SMYTH COUNTY VIRGINIA CRASH
A Single Vehicle Crash In Smyth County Over The Weekend Has Claimed The Life Of A Seven Year Old Texas Girl. According To Virginia State Police, Alana Harris Was Killed…
GIRL ALLEGEDLY LEFT OUTSIDE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES
A Five Year Old Girl Was Allegedly Made To Stand Out In The Cold At Holston View Elementary School In Sullivan County While The Principal Filmed The Incident With His…
GREENE COUNTY WOMAN DIES IN WRECK
A Midway Woman Has Died In A Wreck. Authorities Said The Van Being Driven By 51 Year Old Dawn Dailey Overturned This Morning On Fish Hatchery Road. The Tennessee Highway…
HAWKINS COUNTY COULD CHARGE CRIMINALS SOON
Hawkins County Criminals Could Soon Be Paying More To Do Crime In The County. County Leaders Are Considering A Proposal That Would Add A New $12.50 Fee Onto The Court…
SCOTT COUNTY COOPERATIVE RECEIVES LARGE GRANT
The Scott County Virginia Cooperative Has Received A Large Amount Of Grant Funding. 2.1 Million Dollars Will Be Given To The Co-Op By The United States Department Of Agriculture. The…
MINING DEATHS ARE DOWN IN THE U.S.
Federal Mine Safety Officials Say Mining Deaths Are Down In The U.S., With 18 Miners Losing Their Lives In Accidents During The First Six Months Of The Year. MSHA Said…
FALLS RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ON TRACK TO OPEN SOON
The Falls Retail Development Off Exit 5 Of Interstate 81 In Bristol Virginia Is On Schedule To Open Soon. Construction Workers Are Wrapping Up The First Phase Of The Development.…
KINGSPORT RECOGNIZED FOR FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE
The City Of Kingsport Has Been Recognized For It Financial Reporting. The Certificate Of Achievement Was Presented By The Government Finance Officers Association Of The United States. The Certificate Of…
KING UNIVERSITY TO BREAK GROUND ON PROJECT
King University Officials Will Break Ground On A Complete Restoration Project Of The School’s Oval On The Main Campus In Bristol, Tennessee Later This Week. Interim President Dr. Richard Ray…
GREENE COUNTY’S JOBLESS RATE UNSTABLE
According To A Report From The Tennessee Department Of Labor & Workforce, The Unemployment Rate In Greene County Has Risen Slightly In June. The Figures Show A Rate Of 7.2…
MORE HIGHWAY PROPOSED FOR PHIPPS BEND
Representatives From Several Plants At The Phipps Bend Industrial Park In Hawkins County Have Requested An Additional Route In And Out Of The Park. Currently, There’s Only One Two-Lane Road…