2024 RURAL SUMMIT TO FEATURE INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTES
The 2024 Rural Summit In Abingdon, Virginia, Will Take Place On October 24th, Featuring Keynotes From Jim “The Rookie” Morris And Dr. El Brown. The Summit Will Bring Together Leaders…
JOHNSON CITY COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR SET FOR SEPT. 21
The ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center Will Host Its Annual Community Health Fair On September 21st From 10 A.M. To 2 P.M. Attendees Can Receive Free Health Screenings,…
STUDENT ARRESTED IN ALLEGED HAPPY VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL THREAT
A 15-Year-Old Happy Valley High School Student In Carter County Has Been Arrested For Threatening Mass Violence At The School. The Sheriff’s Office Learned Of The Online Threat On September…
COUPLE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR MISHANDLING FUNDS
A Sullivan County Couple Who Are Allegedly Responsible For Defrauding An Elementary School Booster Club Could Be Facing Charges. An Investigation By The Tennessee Comptroller Of The Treasury Found Seven…
CHINESE CITIZEN ACCUSED OF STEALING TRADE SECRETS FROM EASTMAN
A Chinese-Born Citizen Has Been Re-Sentenced In U.S. District Court In Greeneville For Stealing Trade Secrets From Eastman And Other Chemical Companies. Xiaorong You, Has Been Ordered To Spend 14…
SEAN WILLIAMS COULD BE FACING MORE CHARGES
Federal Prosecutors In The Sean Williams Child Pornography Case Are Seeking To Introduce New Evidence. This Includes Alleged Images Of Williams Abusing Two Additional Children And Sexually Assaulting Unconscious Women.…
WASHINGTON COUNTY MAN FACES MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES
Washington County Tennessee Deputies Have Arrested 40-Year-Old Benjamin Jamar Hamilton On Multiple Drug Charges. Hamilton Was Stopped For A Traffic Violation On Old State Route 34 Over The Weekend. A…
TENNESSEE GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DROP
Tennessee Gas Prices Have Dropped For The Fourth Consecutive Week, Now Averaging $2.74 Per Gallon. According To Triple-A Spokeswoman Megan Cooper, That’s 31 Cents Less Than Last Month And 70…
BRISTOL CASINO REVENUE REPORT FOR AUGUST 2024
According To The Virginia Lottery, The Bristol Casino: Future Home Of Hard Rock, Has Generated Over 15-Million Dollars In Adjusted Gross Revenue For Slots And Table Games In August. This…
REP. HARSHBARGER DELIVERS BOOKS TO KINGSPORT SCHOOL
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger Delivered Donated Books From The U.S. Library Of Congress To Thomas Jefferson Elementary In Kingsport Today. Harshbarger Praised The School’s Librarian, Amanda Senn, For Her Dedication To…
LOCAL COMMUNITIES RECEIVE TRAIL GRANTS
Washington And Johnson Counties Are Among The Recipients Of State Grants For Trail Projects. Jonesborough Will Use $392,000 To Expand The Lost State Scenic Walkway, While Doe Mountain In Johnson…
UVA WISE EXPANDS “WITHIN REACH” PROGRAM
Virginia College Students Of Families Who Make Under 80-Thousand Dollars A Year Will Now Have Their Tuition Covered At The University Of Virginia College At Wise. This Is Part Of…
SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES HOSTS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Speedway Children’s Charities Kicked Off Race Weekend At Bristol Motor Speedway With Its 26th Annual Golf Tournament. The Event Is Part Of The Nonprofit’s Goal To Raise $250,000 For Children’s…
WISE COUNTY EMA FACEBOOK PAGE COMPROMISED
The Wise County Emergency Management Agency’s Facebook Page Has Been Compromised By An Unauthorized User. The Agency Advises The Public To Ignore Any Posts Made From The Page Until Further…
ETSU ANNOUNCES NEXT PHASE OF METRO-TO-MOUNTAINS PROJECT
ETSU Is Launching The Next Phase Of Its Metro-To-Mountains Project In Collaboration With Kennesaw State University And The Why Not Win? Institute. The Four-Day Cultural Exchange Will Send 12 ETSU…
FEMALE FACES ARSON AND ASSAULT CHARGES
A Female Accused Of Assault And Arson In Washington County Tennessee Will Be Arraigned This Afternoon In General Sessions Court. 26-Year-Old Miranda Hammett Is Charged With Aggravated Arson And Aggravated…
JEEPS ON THE LAWN EVENT COMING TO KINGSPORT
Get Your Ducks Ready For Kingsport’s Jeeps On The Lawn Event! On September 29th At Allandale Mansion, Every Jeep Registered Will Receive A Rubber Duck To Join The Fun. Awards…
TRI-CITIES STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
Eleven Tri-Cities Students And Three More From Across The Region Have Been Named Semifinalists In The 70th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Johnson City Schools Led The Way With The…
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR IN SHERIFF JEFF EDDS’ CASE, SEEKS TO BE REPLACED
Pulaski County Virginia’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith Has Asked To Be Replaced As Special Prosecutor In A Misdemeanor Assault Case Against Scott County Sheriff Jeff Edds. Griffith Cited A Potential…
FEDERAL JUDGE POSTPONES FORMER PROSECUTOR’S LAWSUIT
A Federal Judge Has Delayed The Trial In Former Prosecutor Kat Dahl’s Lawsuit Against Johnson City And Its Former Police Chief. The Judge Ordered More Time For Both Sides To…
GREENE COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS CEASED OPERATIONS
After 50 Years Of Service, Cedar Creek Volunteer Fire Department In Greene County Has Ceased Operations Effective Immediately. This Follows Recent Audit Issues And Funding Concerns. Greene County 9-1-1 Director…
TENNESSEE AWARDS $33.5 MILLION IN TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANTS
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office Has Announced $33.5 Million In Federal Grant Funds For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Over 390 Grants Will Be Distributed Statewide To Law Enforcement And Safety…