SULLIVAN COUNTY OFFERS VIRTUAL SCHOOL OPTION
Sullivan County Schools Is Offering A Virtual Option For Their Schools. The Move Is To Create More Ways For Students To Succeed. It Impacts Grades 6-12 And Helps To Give…
JOHNSON CITY ANNOUNCES JUNIOR COUNCIL MEMBERS
The City Of Johnson City Announced The First-Ever Junior Council Consisting Of High School Sophomore And Junior Students From Science Hill And University High Schools. The Council Will Focus On…
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS PLAN BILL TO MONITOR CRIMINALS
Lawmakers In Tennessee Plan To Introduce A Bill Next Session Requiring Real-Time Gps Tracking For Violent And Repeat Offenders Out On Bail. The Initiative Is To Address Safety Concerns By…
WAERS TAKES HELM AT MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Stephen Waers Officially Took Office As Milligan University’s 16th President. Faculty And Staff Members Gathered On Campus To Welcome Him. Waers Is Originally From Tallahassee And Previously Served As…
TENNESSEE ELECTION RESULTS
The General And Primary Election Proved To Be An Interesting One. During State Primary Races, Newcomer Bobby Harshbarger Was Able To Defeat Longtime Incumbent Jon Lundberg. Newschannel 11 Caught Up…
ETSU/MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP
ETSI And Mayland Community College Have Partnered To Provide A New Pathway For Students Pursuing Careers In Human Services. The Agreement Allows MCC Students To Transfer Their Associates Degree To…
BRISTOL VIRGINIA APPROVES FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS
Bristol Virginia City Leaders In Their Latest Regular Meeting Have Approved 824-Thousand Dollars In Supplemental Funding. A Total Of 782-Thousand Dollars Has Been Allocated For The School System Operating Fund.…
FREE DIABETES PROGRAM COMING TO SULLIVAN COUNTY
A New Free Diabetes Program Is Launching In Sullivan County. This Is A Joint Effort Between The University Of Tennessee And Tennessee State University. A Community-Based Education And Support Group…
ETSU MARCHING BUCS HOLDS MACY PARADE FUNDRAISER
The ETSU Marching Bucs Are Gearing Up For Their Debut In The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. To Fund The Trip, A Concert Fundraiser Is Being Held On September 13th At…
DRUG LOCK BOXES NOW AVAILABLE AT FOOD CITY PHARMACIES
Food City And Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition Have Teamed Up To Offer Medication Lock Boxes At All Sullivan County Food City Pharmacy Locations. These Lock Boxes Are A Simple And…
HOLSTON AMMUNITION HAS NEW COMMANDER
Lt. Col. J. Mike Paul Has Taken Command Of The Holston Army Ammunition Plant In Kingsport. He Succeeds Lt. Col. Joel Calo During A Ceremony Held At The Facility. Lt.…
TNECD TO VISIT JOHNSON CITY BUSINESS
The Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development Will Celebrate National Black Business Month In August. Commissioner Stuart Mcwhorter Will Visit Nine Black Owned Businesses Across The Region, Including Action…
JCPD TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST ON METH CHARGES
WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED 60-YEAR-OLD RENEE EVELYN WALDROP AFTER A TRAFFIC STOP FOUND HER TO BE IN POSSESSION OF 40 GRAMS OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND SEVEN KLONOPIN PILLS. WALDROP FACES POSSESSION…
EMORY & HENRY NOW UNIVERSITY
Emory & Henry College Is No More…Its University Status As Of August 1st. The Transition Follows Approval Of A Strategic Plan By The Board Of Trustees In March Of 2023.…
SVCHS CELEBRATES NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK
Southwest Virginia Health Systems (SVCHS) Celebrates National Health Center Week From August 4th-10th. Events Include Blood Drives, Patient Appreciation Days, And Digital Content Sharing. The Goal Of The Week Is…
ITS ELECTION TIME IN TENNESSEE
Voters In Northeast Tennessee Will Head To The Polls Today To Decide On Several County Offices And State And Primary Offices. There Are Several Hotly Contested Races In Sullivan County,…
GREENEVILLE ENERGY HAS NAMED A NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
The Greeneville Energy Authority Board Has A New President And CEO. Dwayne Wells The Official President And CEO. Following A Positive Evaluation, Dwayne Wells Was Named To The Post After…
SULLIVAN COUNTY TEACHER RAISES UP IN AIR
Sullivan County Teachers Remain Uncertain About A Pay Raise After A Resolution Failed To Secure Enough Votes At A Special Commission Meeting. The Resolution, Proposing 15% Raises Funded By The…
BITTLE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM YMCA
Greater Kingsport Family YMCA CEO Kimberly “Kc” Bittle Is Retiring In September. Bittle Started With The Ymca At Age 10, And Has Over 30 Years Of Experience With YMCA’s Across…
WASHINGTON COUNTY TN RECEIVES HIGH FINANCIAL RATING
Washington County Tennessee Has Kept Its High Government Financial Rating From Moody’s Investment Services. The County Received A AA2 Status And Is Only One Of 18 Counties In The State…
WATAUGA ORTHOPEDICS OPENS CLINIC AT TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY
The New Watauga Orthopedic Clinic At Tusculum University Is Set To Open On Monday With Today Set To Cut Ribbons And Give Tours. The Clinic Will Be A Walk-In Clinic…
KINGSPORT HOMEGROWN TOMATO FEST
Kingsport’s Homegrown Tomato Fest Returns On August 10th At The Kingsport Farmer’s Market. The Event Takes Place From 9am To Noon And Will Have Kids Activities, Live Music, Mater Sandwiches,…