CARTER COUNTY JAIL FAILS STATE INSPECTION
The Carter County Jail Is Facing Problems After Failing A Recent Inspection By The Tennessee Corrections Institute. According To Officials, The Main Reason Was Lack Of Employees Working In The…
EASTMAN REPORTS RELEASE OF “UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE” DURING FRIDAY POWER OUTAGE
Eastman Chemical Company Has Alerted National Authorities Of A Release Of An Unknown Oil Substance Into The Sourth Fork River. The Tennessee Department Of Environmental Conservation Says They Are Communicating…
KINGSPORT COUPLE FACE MULTIPLE CHARGES
A Kingsport Couple Has Been Arrested Following A Call Of Possible Drug Activity. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Said 39 Year Old Matthew Carpenter And 40 Year Old Susan Adams…
NEW INDUSTRIAL PARK PROPOSED AT HOLSTON ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT IN KINGSPORT
A New Industrial Park Is Being Proposed At Holston Army Ammunition Plant In Kingsport. Bae Systems Has Approached The City About Forming A Partnership For The Venture. The Site Being…
OFFER INCREASED FOR FORMER COLONIAL HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lakeway Christian Schools Is Offering More Money To Sullivan County Schools For The Former Colonial Heights Middle School Building. The Offer Is Now Up To Two Million Dollars, Which Is…
WEBER CITY HAS A NEW POLICE CHIEF
Weber City Virginia Officials Have Decided To Make A Change At The Police Department. Donald Harding Iii Was Appointed Police Chief This Week After Officers And Former Police Chief Matt…
MOUNTAIN CITY MAYOR SUSPENDS CITY RECORDER
The Mayor Of Mountain City Has Officially Suspended The City Recorder After She And A Former Employee Were Indicted By A Johnson County Grand Jury. Sheila Shaw Has Been Suspended…
JOHNSON CITY COUPLE FACES SEVERAL CHILD ENDANGERMENT CHARGES
A Johnson City Couple Accused Of Endangering Children Are Being Held On A $100,000 Dollars Bond Each. Helen Coy And David Miller Are Each Charged With Two Counts Of Heinous…
JOHNSON CITY MOVES FORWARD WITH GRAY ANNEX
The Johnson City Commission Has Agreed To Launch A Study Analyzing What City Services Would Need To Be Provided For Property In The Gray Area That’s Set To Add Nearly…
HEALTH WAGON HELPING PROVIDE SERVICES IN BUCHANAN COUNTY
The Health Wagon Is Providing Folks In Buchanan County Virginia With Healthcare Services Such As Tetanus Shots, Covid Vaccines And Vision Care. President And CEO Of Health Wagon Teresa Tyson…
BRISTOL CASINO HIRING EVENT FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE WORKERS
The Bristol Casino Is In Search Of Food And Beverage Workers. A Hiring Event Will Take Place On Monday July 25th From 11 Am Through 3pm At The Casino Located…
SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING PUSHED BACK DUE TO COVID
The Sullivan County Commission’s Monthly Meeting Has Been Canceled Due To Several Commissioners And Mayor Richard Venable Having Covid. The Meeting Has Been Pushed Back Tentatively Until July 28th.
ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING HELD IN JOHNSON CITY TODAY
If You Observed A Heavy Police Presence Around Science Hill High School In Johnson City Today, Don’t Be Alarmed. An Active Shooter Drill Started This Morning At 9 Am, Which…
KINGSPORT YMCA TO OPEN YOUTH CENTER IN ROGERSVILLE
The Kingsport Family YMCA Will Soon Open A Youth Center In Rogersville. Brighter Horizons Will Be Located On Kyle Street And Will Provide Services To Children And Families In The…
SWVA ECONOMIC GROUP URGING PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN STUDY
The Southwest Virginia Economic Development Working Group Known As “New Economy Network”, Is Back In Full Swing And Is Talking Sustainable Economic Development. Currently, The Group Is Urging Parents To…
CONTENDING LAWSUITS FILED IN COLLAPSED BRISTOL TN HOTEL
Federal Lawsuits Have Been Filed In U.S. District Court In Greeneville In Connection With The 2020 Collapse Of A Hotel Under Construction In Downtown Bristol, Tennessee. In September 2020, A…
NEW FEDEX DISTRIBUTION CENTER COMING TO BRISTOL VIRGINIA
Fedex Has Announced It Will Open A Large Distribution Center In Bristol Virginia. The 251,000 Square Foot Fedex Warehouse Will Be Located On Bonham Road Off Exit 7 Of Interstate…
BRISTOL CASINO SPORTS GOOD FIRST WEEK
The New Bristol Casino Has Reported A Good First Week In Operation. Patrons Wagered Over $37.5 Million And Won More Than $33.7 Million During The Period. The Figures Were Provided…
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ANNOUNCED IN ABINGDON
Abingdon Officials Have Announced A New Traffic Pattern In The Downtown Area. Drivers Will Only Have One Way Access Due To Construction Of The Washington County Courthouse. You Will Notice…
FORMER SULLIVAN COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER ARRESTED
A Former Corrections Officer At The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Is Facing Federal Charges After An Investigation By Homeland Security. John Allan Biggins Is Charged With Travel With Intent To…
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK IN JOHNSON CITY
Johnson City Police Are Investigating Pedestrian Accident That Left A Person Seriously Injured. It Happened On University Parkway Tuesday Night. Officers Found The Person Had Been Struck As He Was…
TWO MOUNTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES INDICTED
A Johnson County Grand Jury Has Indicted Two Mountain City Employees. Mountain City Recorder Sheila Shaw Is Charged With Official Misconduct And Former City Hall Clerk Donna Nelson Is Charged…