UVA WISE EXPANDS TUITION PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
UVA Wise Will Now Cover Tuition And Fees For Virginia Students Whose Families Earn $80,000 Or Less. The Expansion Of The College’s Within Reach Program, Announced By Chancellor Donna Henry,…
MORE ARRESTS MADE DUE TO SCHOOL THREATS
A 12 Year Old Sullivan County Student Is Facing Charges After Allegedly Posting An Image On Social Media Of Someone Holding A Handgun. A Text Had Been Added To The…
BRISTOL VIRGINIA SHOOTING UPDATE
Authorities Are Continuing To Investigate Shots Fired Into A Home On Suffolk Avenue In Bristol, Virginia, Early Yesterday Morning. Detective Lt. Steve Crawford Says They Believe They Are Close To…
JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF BRISTOL ABORTION CLINIC
A Bristol Virginia Judge Has Ruled In Favor Of The Region’s Only Abortion Clinic In A Lease Dispute. Judge Sage Johnson Dismissed A Lawsuit By Landlords Seeking To Evict Bristol…
PRICE RE-ELECTED CHAIRM OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Sullivan County’s Board Of Education Has Re-Elected Matt Price As Chairman And Chosen Michael Hughes As Vice Chairman. The Board Also Unanimously Approved Bus Contracts And A School Calendar. Two…
KINGSPORT HOSTS WATCH PARTY FOR TABERNACLE CHOIR WORLD TOUR
Over 300 People Gathered In Kingsport To Watch A Live Stream Of The Tabernacle Choir’s Atlanta Concert. The Event, Hosted By The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Featured…
TWO APPALACHIAN TRAIL SHELTERS CLOSED IN CARTER COUNTY
The U.S. Forest Service Has Closed Two Appalachian Trail Shelters In Carter County, Including The Roan High Knob Shelter, The Highest On The Trail. Both The Roan High Knob And…
VIRGINIA GAS PRICES DROP NINE CENTS IN A WEEK
Gas Prices In Virginia Have Dropped By Nine Cents In The Past Week, With The State Average Now At $3.08 Per Gallon. The Drop Is Due To Low Demand And…
JUDGE SHARON GREEN HONORED BY GIRL SCOUTS
Juvenile Court Judge Sharon Green Was Honored At The Girl Scouts Of Southern Appalachians Trefoil Society Luncheon For Her Courage, Confidence, And Character. Green, A Former Girl Scout, Has Served…
NEW DETAILS IN DOWNTOWN JOHNSON CITY SHOOTING
New Details Have Emerged In The Deadly Downtown Johnson City Shooting That Killed 18-Year-Old Charles Dabney. Court Documents Reveal Two Men Exchanged Gunfire In Majestic Park, Leading To Dabney’s Death…
CARTER COUNTY SCHOOLS ON HIGH ALERT
Carter County Schools Are On High Alert Today Following A Social Media Threat. School Officials And Law Enforcement Are Investigating The Threat Against An Unnamed School. Enhanced Security Measures Are…
ROAD CLOSURES FOR BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION
Several Road Closures Will Take Effect Ahead Of The 23rd Annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion From September 13th To 15th. Access To State Street, Sections Of MLK Jr. Blvd,…
TWRA OPENS APPLICATION FOR 2024 EARLY SEASON WMA WATERFOWL HUNT
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Has Opened Applications For The 2024 Early Season Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Waterfowl Hunt From Sept. 25 To Oct. 15. Applicants Must Be At…
KINGSPORT HOSTS MEETING ON MAIN STREET REBUILD
Kingsport Is Holding A Public Meeting On September 23rd To Gather Input On The $20 Million Main Street Rebuild Project. The Project Aims To Improve Downtown With New Utility Lines,…
OVERMOUNTAIN MEN MUSTER AT SYCAMORE SHOALS
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Will Host The Overmountain Militia Muster On September 21st And 22nd, Bringing The Revolutionary War To Life. Visitors Can Enjoy 18th-Century Demonstrations, Re-Enactments, And Meet…
TEEN VAPING DROPS TO LOWEST LEVEL IN A DECADE
Teen Vaping Is At Its Lowest Level In A Decade, According To The FDA. A Recent Survey Shows Just 5.9 Percent Of Teens Vape Today, Down From Nearly 8 Percent…
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE TOURISM SEES NEARLY $1 BILLION IN VISITOR SPENDING
Recent Data From Tourism Economics Shows That Visitors To Northeast Tennessee Spent $867 Million Last Year, A 3% Increase From 2022. The Revenue Generated $53 Million In State Tax And…
BRISTOL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY RECEIVES $500,000 GRANT
The Bristol, Virginia Redevelopment And Housing Authority Was Awarded $500,000 From HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant On Monday. The Grant Will Fund Housing Improvements, Neighborhood Revitalization, And Commercial Development. Lisa…
CARTER COUNTY LAUNCHES ‘HANDLE WITH CARE’ PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS EXPOSED TO TRAUMA
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office And School System Have Partnered To Implement The Handle With Care Program, Which Aims To Support Students Exposed To Violence And Trauma. When A Deputy…
VISITOR SPENDING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY JUMPS IN 2023
Visitor Spending In Johnson City And Washington County Reached Over $318 Million In 2023, A 4% Increase From Last Year. The Tourism Surge Generated Nearly $21 Million In State Tax…
HISTORIC JACKSON THEATRE SET FOR GRAND OPENING
After Nine Years Of Renovations, Jonesborough’s Historic Jackson Theatre Will Officially Open On November 15th. The Grand Opening Weekend Will Feature Performances, Including Bluegrass Music From Ralph Stanley Ii And…
JOHNSON CITY DOUGHBOYS WIN 2024 PROMOTIONAL AWARD
The Johnson City Doughboys Have Been Awarded The 2024 Appalachian League Promotional Award For Their Outstanding Season Of Promotions. The Team Led The League In Attendance With Fun Theme Nights,…