FIRED SULLIVAN TEACHER REINSTATED
A Controversial Termination In Sullivan County Schools Has Been Overturned. Former Teacher Matthew Hawn Has Been Ordered Reinstated After A Chancery Court Judge Reversed His 2021 Dismissal. Hawn, A 16-Year…
WASHINGTON COUNTY FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS
Washington County Commissioners And Staff Hosted Their Largest Food Drive Yet For The Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association. The Annual Event, Now In Its Fourth Year, Collected A Record Amount Of…
HOLT NAMED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
The Tennessee Department Of Agriculture Has Named Andy Holt As Deputy Commissioner. Currently Assistant Commissioner Of Business Development, Holt Will Take Over Next Month Following Jeff Aiken’s Retirement. Commissioner Charlie…
CONTRACTING SCAM RESTITUTION
More Victims Of A Contracting Scam By The Former Owner Of Wood Construction And Remodeling Are Set To Receive Reimbursement In Early 2025. Leighton “Joe” Wood Has Agreed To Pay…
HAMPTON HIGH DONATION
Hampton High School Received A $50,000 Donation From Carter County Bank To Help Students Recover After Flood Damage Caused By Helene. The School’s Vocational Building Was Hit Hard, But A…
GAS PRICES LOWER THIS PAST WEEK
Gas Prices In Tennessee Have Dropped Three Cents Over The Past Week, Bringing The State Average To $2.64 Per Gallon. That’s Six Cents Lower Than A Month Ago And 12…
SULLIVAN COUNTY LEADERS QUESTIONING ARLINE DEAL
One Month After Approving Funding For A Proposed New Airline At Tri-Cities Airport, Some Sullivan County Commissioners Are Questioning The Decision. They Learned More About The Deal From Executive Director,…
GATE CITY WOMAN ACCUSED IN BABY DEATH, NOW FREE ON BOND
A Gate City Virginia Woman Charged In The Death Of Her Infant Daughter Has Been Granted A 10-Thousand Dollar Bond. 19 Year Old Hannah Davidson Had Been Jailed Since July…
DUFFIELD COUPLE ADMIT TO ABUSING ADULT
A Duffield Virginia Couple Will Serve Five Years In Prison For The 2021 Death Of A Vulnerable Adult. David And Lisa Winegar Pleaded Guilty To Financial Exploitation And False Statements…
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR JOHNSON COUNTY MAN
Johnson County Authorities Are Searching For Alexander Russom, Who Is Considered Armed And Dangerous. Police Say Russom Led Them On A Chase Monday, Forcing Civilians And Officers Off The Road…
KINGSPORT LEADERS LOOKING TO PURCHASE PROPERTY NEAR AREA PARK
Kingsport Leaders Are Considering The Purchase Of 38 Acres To Expand Bays Mountain Park. The Property On Bays Mountain Park Road Includes Sections Of Laurel Run Creek And A Waterfall…
CARTER COUNTY LEADERS CUT TIES WITH CHAMBER
Carter County Commissioners Have Voted To End Their Multi-Year Tourism Contract With The Chamber Of Commerce, Offering A One-Year Deal Instead. The Decision Came Despite More Than 20 People Speaking…
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Eastman Credit Union Has Acquired Two Properties Near Johnson City’s Model Mill, Including The Family Skate Center And A Building Originally Planned For A Tennessee Hills Brewery. ECU Plans To…