BVU RECOGNIZED FOR AFFORDABILITY
“Find Energy” Has Recognized Bristol Virginia Utilities For Offering Some Of The Lowest Residential Electricity Rates In The State. Based On Historical Data, Bvu’S Service Costs’ Customers 16-Percent Less Than…
COVID-19 DEATH RATE IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA NOW 4 TIMES HIGHER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE
Although The New COVID-19 Case And Hospitalization Rates Have Both Dropped In Southwest Virginia The New Death Rate Has Reached Four Times The State Average. The Virginia Department Of Health…
COVID CASES REPORTED IN NORTHEAST TENNESSEE
According To The Tennessee Department Of Health There Was An Increase In Active Covid-19 Cases In Northeast Tennessee. 14 Covid Deaths Were Reported In The Eight County Area Over A…
SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES RAISED$667K IN 2021
The Bristol Chapter Of Speedway Children’s Charities Has Announced 667-Thousand Dollars Is Being Distributed To Roughly 80 Agencies In Our Area. The Money Was Raised Through Various Fundraising Events Over…
BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR PROGRAM UNDERWAY
Home Instead Incorporated Has Kicked Off This Year’s “Be A Santa To A Senior” Holiday Program. You Choose A Senior-In-Need And Shop For Items They Have Listed. Some Gift Requests…
BALLAD ANNOUNCES EMPLOYEE COVID-19 VACCINE DEADLINE
Ballad Health Officials Say Team Members Have Until January 4Th To Be Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19. This Means Either Having The Single Johnson & Johnson Shot, Or Both Of The…
APPEAL DATE SET FOR DISMISSED SULLIVAN COUNTY TEACHER MATTHEW HAWN
A Sullivan County Teacher On Unpaid Leave Continues To Fight For His Job. The Sullivan County School Board Voted Earlier This Year To Fire Central High School Contemporary Issues Teacher,…
NEW OWNER OF RUSH STREET PROPERTY IN KINGSPORT
The New Owner Of The Kingsport Rush Street Restaurant Property On East Stone Drive Is Now Known. Boing U.S. Holco, Incorporated Has A Branch In Tennessee That Is Recognized By…
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR BIG STONE GAP OFFICER MICHAEL CHANDLER
Funeral Arrangements For A Big Stone Gap Police Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty On Saturday Have Been Announced. Michael Chandler’s Family Will Receive Friends At The UVA-Wise Convocation…
CASTLEWOOD VA WOMAN ACCUSED OF WELFARE FRAUD
A Russell County Virginia Grand Jury Has Indicted A Castlewood Woman Accused Of Defrauding The County. Sondra Turner Is Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining/Attempting To Obtain Public Assistance, Making False Statements…
KINGSPORT POLICE ARREST WOMAN SUSPECTED IN STABBING DEATH OF HER MOTHER
The Kingsport Police Department Has Arrested A Woman Suspected Of Stabbing Her Mother. Officers Were Called To The 1200 Block Of Pine Street Sunday Evening Where Family Members Has Reportedly…
42ND KINGSPORT CHRISTMAS CONNECTION HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
For The 42nd Year Arts And Craft Vendors From Around The Region Will Be At Kingsport’s Annual Christmas Connection. The Event Will Also Feature Live Music, And Food. The Christmas…
BALLAD HEALTH HOLDING TWO DAY HIRING EVENT THIS WEEK
Ballad Health Will Be Holding A Two Day Hiring Event To Fill Positions In The Hospital System And Marsh Regional Blood Center. The Event Will Be Held On Tuesday November…
COVID-19 DEATH RATE RISING IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
According To The Virginia Department Of Health Southwest Virginia’s COVID-19 Death Rate Is Once Again Triple The State And National Averages. With 7 New Deaths Reported In The Region That…
MURDER RATE INCREASES IN BRISTOL VIRGINIA AREA IN 2020
According To Data Released By State And Federal Agencies, The Bristol Area Saw A Substantial Increase In Murder Cases During The Pandemic In 2020. Bristol Virginia Experienced A 31% Increase…
SWVA DRUG ROUND-UP LEAVES 50 FACING CHARGES
A Drug Round-Up In Wise County Virginia Known As Operation “COVID Clean-Up” Has Left More Than 50 People Facing Over 100 Drug-Related Charges. According To The Sheriff’s Office, Nearly Three-Quarters…
GAITHER VOCAL BAND PERFORMING IN KINGSPORT TOMORROW
Photo: Writer’s Ink Publishing Bill Gaither And The Gaither Vocal Band Will Be Performing In Kingsport Tomorrow. The Show Will Be At Higher Ground Baptist Church On Lynn Garden Drive…
BARBARA POTTER PLEADS TO LESSER CHARGE
One Of Three People Convicted In The So-Called “Facebook Murders” Case In Johnson County Tennessee Has Agreed To A Plea Deal In Exchange For A Lower Prison Sentence. Barbara Potter…
VETERANS BEING REMEMBERED TODAY
Today Is Veteran’s Day. Every November 11Th Is Designated To Honor More Than 22 Million Living U.S. Military Veterans Who Served During War And Peace Time. The Day Was Formerly…
OVER 50 PEOPLE INDICTED ON DRUG CHARGES IN WISE COUNTY VIRGINIA
Mass Arrest Were Made Across Wise County And Norton City Virginia. Operation COVID Clean Up A Major Operation By Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies To Clean Up The Streets In Southwest…
113 NEW COVID-19 CASES REPORTED IN NORTHEAST TENNESSEE
The Tennessee Department Of Health Is Reporting 113 New COVID-19 Cases And Six New Deaths In Northeast Tennessee. 3 Deaths Are Being Reported In Sullivan County And One Each In…
TOWN OF JONESBOROUGH TO BORROW 10 MILLION FROM USDA FOR NEW SCHOOL
A Day After The Groundbreaking For The New K-8 County School In Jonesborough Tennessee Washington County Budget Committee Members Learned The Town Will Borrow An Additional 10 Million Dollars From…