UVA WISE OFFERING NEW BUSINESS STARTUP PROGRAM
UVA’s College At Wise Is Offering A New 10-Week Program Aimed At Helping Those With Ideas For New Or Expanding Businesses. It’s Known As The “Co.Starters Core Program”. The Goal…
EMORY AND HENRY HAVING TO MOVE OFFICES TO MAKE ROOM FOR STUDENTS
Emory & Henry College In Emory Virginia Has Converted Several Office Spaces To Living Spaces For Students. The Offices For Admissions And Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging Offices Have Been…
BRISTOL VA LANDFILL ACTION PLAN GETS FEEDBACK FROM SEVERAL ENTITIES
Input Concerning An Action Plan For The Bristol Virginia Landfill Has Been Offered By Three Different Entities. The Environmental Protection Agency, Virginia Department Of Environmental Quality, And Virginia Tech All…
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT NEW KATS GARAGE
Construction Is Underway On A New $6 Million Garage For The Kingsport Area Transit Services. It Will Be Located At The Corner Of Main And Sullivan Streets. The Facility Will…
GROCERIES ARE TAX-FREE IN TENNESSEE
Tennesseans Are Now Able To Purchase Groceries Tax-Free! The 2022 Sales Tax Holiday For Food And Food Ingredients Runs Through August 31St. Governor Bill Lee Said The Tax Suspension Will…
THREE PEOPLE CONVICTED IN THE DEATH OF A FAMILY TO HAVE NEW HEARING
Three Kentucky People Convicted In The Death Of A Family Traveling Through Greene County In 1997 Have A New Court Date Set. A Petition By Defendants Crystal Sturgill, Karen Howell…
RUSSELL COUNTY VIRGINIA LEADERS COULD CONSIDER BEING A “PRO LIFE” COUNTY
The Russell County Virginia Board Of Supervisors Has Decided To Hold A Public Hearing On A Proposed Resolution That Would Restrict Abortion Access In The County. Over 100 People Showed…
BLUFF CITY’S MAYOR RESIGNS
The Mayor Of Bluff City Has Resigned. Richard Bowling Cited Health Issues As The Reason For Stepping Down From His Role. Bowling Has Served On The Board For Ten Years.…
MAJOR CHANGES TAKE PLACE IN THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT AT ETSU
The Athletic Director At East Tennessee State University Has Resigned. Scott Carter’S Decision Was Effective Immediately. His Resignation Comes After Etsu President Dr. Brian Noland Said He And Carter Agreed…
EASTMAN REVEALS CAUSE OF POWER OUTAGE
The Cause Of The Power Outage At Eastman’s Kingsport Plant Has Been Revealed. A Switch To An Upgraded Control System Software Required A Temporary System Change In The Boiler Feedwater…
MONKEYPOX VACCINE AVAILABLE TO VIRGINIA RESIDENTS IN LIMITED SUPPLIES
Limited Supplies Of Monkeypox Vaccines Are Available For Residents In The Mount Rogers Health District That Are Interested In Receiving One. Forms Can Be Found By Visiting Vdh.Virginia.Gov. Filling Out…
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR CHILD NEGLECT
An Erwin Woman Is Facing Child Neglect Charges In Johnson City After Leaving Her Child In An Unlocked Car. Autumn Samen Is Charged With Felony Child Neglect. Police Observed The…
COALITION FOR KIDS IN JOHNSON CITY RECEIVES $22K GRANT
Coalition For Kids In Johnson City Has Received A 22-Thousand Dollar Grant From Enterprise Holdings. The Non-Profit After-School Program Will Use The Money To Support Existing Services And To Establish…
UVA WISE AND MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEAM UP TO HELP COLLEGE ATTAINMENT
Uva Wise And Mountain Empire Community College Have Teamed Up To Raise Southwest Virginia’S Educational Attainment Rate. A Two-Year 75-Thousand Dollar Grant, Will Provide Funds To Launch New Pilot Programs…
BRISTOL VA SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKING FUNDING TO RESTART PROJECT LIFESAVER PROGRAM
The Bristol Virginia Sheriff’s Office Wants To Reinstate The “Project Lifesaver” Program Which Is Intended To Help Find Those Who Are Prone To Go Missing. It Provides Monitoring Devices To…
SCHOOLS RETURN TO SESSION TODAY IN MANY AREAS
Kingsport Schools Are Back In Session This Morning. The Kingsport Police Department Will Be Patrolling Various School Zones And Actively Enforcing Traffic Violations. Motorists Are Urged To Slow Down, Pay…
BRIGHTRIDGE CUSTOMERS IN DOWNTOWN JOHNSON CITY TO BE WITHOUT POWER DURING LINE MAINTENANCE
Brightridge Customers In Downtown Johnson City Can Expect Some Power Outages Today As Contractors Perform Maintenance On Power Lines. Homes In The 500 Block Of Highland Avenue And The 600…