TEXTS RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT JOHNSON CITY MANAGER’S CONDO DEAL
Newly Submitted Texts Have Surfaced In A Federal Lawsuit Challenging Johnson City Manager Cathy Ball’s Claim That She Unknowingly Entered A Deal To Buy A Condo From Accused Sex Offender…
KAYAKER DROWNS IN WATAUGA RIVER
A Fisherman Drowned Monday Morning After Falling Off His Kayak In The Watauga River, According To The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The Incident Occurred Around 9 A.M. About A Half-Mile…
WOMAN DRIVES CAR INTO BOONE LAKE WITH HER TODDLER INSIDE
A Johnson City Woman Accused Of Driving Her Car Into Boone Lake With Her Two Year Old Daughter Inside, Is Being Held On A $250,000 Bond. 21 Year Old Kalyna…
KINGSPORT STUDENTS NEED PARENT PERMISSION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
Kingsport City Schools Will Now Need Parental Consent Before School Nurses Can Provide Non-Emergency Care Like Bandages Or Ice Packs. This Change Follows The “Families’ Rights And Responsibilities Act,” Which…
SECOND SMYTH COUNTY DEPUTY IN SHOOTING RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL
The Second Smyth County Deputy Shot On Friday Has Been Treated And Released From The Hospital, Investigators Confirm. The Virginia State Police Continue To Investigate The Shooting That Resulted In…
GAS PRICES DOWN IN TENNESSEE ACCORDING TO AAA
Tennessee Gas Prices Fell By Six Cents On Average Last Week, Bringing The State’s Average To $3.01 Per Gallon. This Is 11 Cents Lower Than A Month Ago And 42…
TWO SMYTH COUNTY VIRGINIA OFFICERS SHOT
A Second Smyth County Virginia Sheriff’s Deputy, Who Was Shot During A Traffic Stop, Has Been Treated And Released From An Area Hospital. Michael Fedorchuk Was Released Saturday After Fellow…
DEMOCRATIC PARTY HOLDS CAUCUS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY TENNESSEE
The Washington County, Tennessee Democratic Party Has Held A Caucus To Nominate Candidates For Upcoming Elections. Nearly 50 People Gathered At Carver Park To Select Raven Olson As The Party’s…
ENERGY COMPANY DECIDES AGAINST SOLAR FARM IN WASHINGTON COUNTY VIRGINIA
Texas-Based Catalyst Energy Has Canceled Plans To Address Washington County, Virginia Officials This Month Regarding Its Proposed Large-Scale Solar Farm Near Wyndale. The Company Will Reassess Its Plans Over The…
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN IN DOWNTOWN JOHNSON CITY
Johnson City Police Are Continuing To Investigate A Pedestrian Who Died Over The Weekend After Being Struck By A Trail Downtown. It Happened Early Saturday Morning Near Market Street And…
EARTHLINK OPENS CALL CENTER IN NORTON AND ADDS 200 JOBS
Internet Provider EarthLink Has Officially Opened A Call Center In Norton, Virginia, Creating Over 200 Jobs. President Mike Toplisek Cited The Area’s Low Cost Of Living And Untapped Workforce As…
WASHINGTON COUNTY JULY BUILDING PERMITS REPORT
In Washington County, Tennessee, 59 Building Permits Have Been Issued During The Month Of July. The Total Value Of Those Issued Came To $12.7 Million Dollars. Of Those Permits, 26…
GREENE COUNTY EMS DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Greene County-Greeneville Ems Director Calvin Hawkins Will Retire On November 1st. Hawkins, Who’s Been With The Department For 31 Years, Asked The Ems Board To Support Operations Director Tj Manis…
JCPD RAISES FUNDS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The Johnson City Police Department Hosted Its Annual Golf Tournament, Raising $2,164 For Special Olympics Tennessee. The Event At Elizabethton Golf Club Saw 130 Golfers Participate. Officer Tony Ward, The…
SENATORS INTRODUCE STOP GREED ACT TO REFORM VA INCENTIVES
U.S. SENATORS MARSHA BLACKBURN, JERRY MORAN, AND JOHN BOOZMAN HAVE INTRODUCED THE STOP GREED ACT TO PREVENT SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CENTRAL OFFICE IN…