Month: April 2020

The Tennessee Department Of Health Says There Are 96-Hundred Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 And 181 Deaths Related To The Virus. This Is An Increase Of 478 Cases And Three Deaths.…

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he is open to the idea of opening businesses in southwest Virginia before the rest of the state as he weighs when coronavirus restrictions can…

Two Employees At Cornerstone Village Health Care Center In Johnson City And An Employee Of Durham-Hensley Health And Rehabilitation In Chuckey Tennessee Have Tested Positive For COVID 19. Both Facilities…

The Washington County Tennessee Commission Decided A Second Time To Defer Action On A 12.5 Million Dollar Inter-Local Agreement With Johnson City. Under The Deal, Johnson City Would Receive A…

The Tennessee Department Of Health Is Reporting 8762 Cases Of COVID-19 In The State With 168 Deaths. That’s An Increase Of 460 Cases In The Past 24 Hours. 4,370 Recoveries…

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Has Given The Green Light For Hospitals In The State To Resume Some Elective Medical Procedures. The First Wave Of Procedures Can Begin On Friday, May…

Bristol Motor Speedway Will Be Hosting Another Blood Drive Due To A National Blood Supply Shortage. It Will Be Held Today And Tomorrow From 10 To 4 pm Inside The…

The Tennessee Department Of Health Is Reporting 9,918 Cases Of COVID-19 In The State Including 184 Deaths, This Is An Increase Of 318 Cases And 3 Deaths Since Sunday. 4,720…

This Year’s 3-Day “Move Mountains Medical Mission” Free Health Clinic Will Not Take Place Due To The Pandemic. This Is The First Time In Nearly 20 Years The Event Has…

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Sites Are Coming To Bristol And Washington County In Virginia. Testing Is Only Open To Those Who Are Pre-Screened By Phone. The Bristol City Health Department Will…

The Johnson City Transit Has Been Awarded A Tennessee Department Of Transportation IMPROVE Act Transit Capital Grant Of Over 160 Thousand Dollars. The Grant Will Provide Funds To Replace Outdated…

Dentsply Sirona In Johnson City Has Temporarily Laid Off 107 Employees. The Dental Supply Company’s Layoffs Took Effect On April 6th But The Warn Notice From The Tennessee Department Of…

According To the Virginia Department Of Health Officials, There Are 11, 500 Cases Of COVID-19 In The State And 4120 Deaths Related To The Virus. This Is An Increase Of…

Tennessee Drivers Are Still Seeing Steady Declines At The Pump. Prices Have Been Dropping For 61 Consecutive Days For A Total Discount Of 68 Cents Per Gallon. If The State…

A Johnson City Man Accused In A Deadly Wrong Way Crash In February Of This Year In Carter County Has Had His Case Bound Over To A Grand Jury. 53…

Johnson County Schools Have Planned A Drive-In Graduation For This Year. The Event Scheduled For Saturday, May 23rd Will Be Held At Chamber Park. Graduating Seniors Will Be Allowed Two…

The Sullivan County Board Of Education Has Agreed To Renew The Contract For Director David Cox. The Agreement Has Been Extended By One Year, Beginning June 30Th. He’S Served As…

Several Nursing Homes In Our Region Are Reporting Residents Testing Positive For Covid-19. Agape Nursing And Rehabilitation In Johnson City Is Reporting Two Residents Tested Positive, Christian Care Center In…

Friendship Automotive In Johnson City Is Showing Its Support For First-Responders And Health Care Professionals During The Coronavirus Pandemic. The Automotive Group Is Offering Law Enforcement, Paramedics, EMT’s, Physicians, Nurses,…

The 4th Of July Fireworks Display At Freedom Hall Has Been Canceled For This Year. The Decision To Cancel The Event Was Made By Both Pepsi Bottling Company And The…

The Scott County Virginia Economic Development Authority Has Announced A New Loan Program To Help Small Businesses. The “Bridging The Gap” Loan Program Is Allowing Businesses To Apply For Up…

The Virginia Department Of Health Is Reporting 13,535 Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19. This Reflects An Increase Of 565 Cases Over Sunday. There Are Now 458 Covid-19 Related Deaths In Virginia,…