COVID CASES LEVELING OFF IN OUR REGION
The Tennessee Department Of Health Is Reporting That Covid-19 Numbers In Our Area Appear To Be Leveling Off. In The Eight County Region, Total New Cases Increased By Just Over…
TUSCULUM MAN CHARGED AFTER POLICE PURSUIT KILLED ANOTHER DRIVER
A Man Who Allegedly Rammed Another Vehicle With His Car At The End Of A 22 Mile Long Police Pursuit Has Been Indicted For Vehicular Homicide. 22 Year Old Christian…
TWO JUVENILES CHARGED IN BURGLARY AND VANDALISM OF SULLIVAN COUNTY CHURCH
An Investigation Into A Burglary And Vandalism At Sullivan County Church Has Led To Two Juveniles Being Arrested. The Value Estimated From The Damage Done At Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist…
FORMER LOWE’S EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT
A Former Lowe’s Employee Has Been Charged With Embezzlement. According To The Johnson City Police Department Mark Horton Of Telford Allegedly Took Merchandise From The Store Without Paying. The Incidents…
HEAVY RAINS IN WISE COUNTY CAUSE ABANDONED MINE LAND EMERGENCIES
The Virginia Department Of Energy Has Declared Two Abandoned Mine Land Emergencies In Pound After Discovering Recent Rains Have Opened Up A Void And Washed Out A Road. The First…
KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS CONSIDERING NEW INTERNAL POLICY
Board Members With Kingsport City Schools Are Considering A New Internal Policy Barring District Employees From Discussions Of Gender Identity And Sexual Orientation In Classrooms. The Potential New Policy Called…
TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY SPORT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT NAMES CHAIR
Tusculum University’s Sport’s Management Department Has Named An Assistant Professor Of Sport Management As The Chair, Dr. Nick Davidson Will Head Up The Growing Department. Davidson Has Been With The…
KINGSPORT POLICE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICERS
The Kingsport Police Department Is Taking Applications For The Next Police Applicant Testing Session Next Month. This Is An Effort To Hire Several Officers To Fill Any Existing And Upcoming…
HAWKINS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL LEADERS TO VOTE ON SUPPLY ASSISTANCE ALLOTMENT
Hawkins County Educational Leaders Are Expected To Vote Today On A Measure Aimed At Helping Families Of Students Cover The Cost Of School Supplies. This Comes As Households Struggle With…
SULLIVAN COUNTY LEADERS TO VOTE ON $288M BUDGET
Sullivan County Leaders Are Expected To Vote Today On The Proposed 288-Million Dollar Spending Plan For The New Fiscal Year, Which Began July 1St. The Proposal Does Not Include A…
WASHINGTON COUNTY VIRGINIA LEADERS APPROVE GRANT FUNDING FOR MENDOTA TRAIL
Washington County Virginia Leaders Have Agreed To 465-Thousand Dollars In State Approved Grant Funding For The Completion Of The Mendota Trail. The Money Comes From The Virginia Department Of Conservation…
DICKENSON COUNTY VIRGINIA GETS NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Dickenson County Virginia Leaders Have Named A New County Director Of Economic Development. Dana Cronkhite Was Appointed To The Position. She Works At University Health Services, Where She Currently Works…
ABINGDON VIRGINIA LEADERS APPROVE ENGINEERING PLAN TO RESOLVE FLOODING
Abingdon Virginia City Leaders Have Approved Engineering Studies Aimed At Helping Relieve Flooding At Town Creek’s Crossing On East Main Street. The Project Includes Installing A New Culvert. The Goal…
JOHNSON CITY NAMES NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Johnson City Has A New Economic Development Director. Alicia Summers Took Over The Job On August 1St. She Has Worked In Economic Development In East Tennessee For Nearly Two Decades,…
BRISTOL VIRGINIA PASSES ILLEGAL CAMPING ORDINANCE
The Bristol Virginia City Council Has Given A Thumbs Up To An Ordinance Making It Illegal To Camp In Public Areas Within The City. This Would Make It A Class…
CARTER COUNTY’S NEW SHERIFF FRALEY NAMES CHIEF DEPUTY
Carter County’s New Sheriff Is Already At Work. Mike Fraley Has Announced His Selection For Chief Deputy. Jeff Gazzo Who Recently Served As The Law Enforcement Training Program Director In…
JONESBOROUGH MAN FACING AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGES
A Jonesborough Man Is Facing Charges After He Allegedly Brandished A Knife In Two Separate Incidents. 24 Year Old Braden Autrey Is Charged With Two Counts Aggravated Assault After Deputies…
KINGSPORT TO HOST FIRST EVER FOAM PARTY
Kingsport City Parks And Recreation Has Announced A Free Event For The Entire Family. On Saturday At V.O. Dobbins Sr Complex Field The City Will Have It’s First Every Foam…
LEE AND WISE COUNTY VIRGINIA HEALTH CLINICS GET $65K EACH IN FEDERAL GRANT MONEY
Health Clinics In Lee And Scott Counties In Virginia Are Receiving A Financial Boost From The American Rescue Plan. St. Charles Health Center Incorporated In Jonesville And Clinch River Health…
YMCA’S BRIGHTER HORIZONS YOUTH CENTER IN ROGERSVILLE NOW OPEN
The Greater Kingsport YMCA’s Brighter Horizons Youth Center In Rogersville Is Now Open. It Will Serve As Both A Learning Center For Middle School Children As Well As A Hub…
RECYCLING DROP OFF SITE NOW OPEN IN KINGSPORT
A Recycling Drop Off Location In Kingsport Is Now Open Behind The Civic Auditorium On Fort Henry Drive. Acceptable Items Include Cardboard, Mixed Paper, Tin And Aluminum. For Now, Sullivan…
BRISTOL TN LEADERS SET TO VOTE ON NO PUBLIC CAMPING ORDINANCE
Bristol Virginia City Leaders Are Set To Hold A Second And Final Reading On An Ordinance Tonight To Make Camping On Public Rights-Of-Way Illegal. Those Who Violate The Law Will…