FUNDING SECURED FOR KINGSPORT PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
A New Pedestrian Bridge Is Coming To Kingsport Thanks To $500,000 In State Funding Secured By Representative Bud Hulsey. The Bridge Will Connect The Brickyard And Riverview Areas To Downtown…
PERSON INJURED IN WEEKEND TRACTOR INCIDENT
A Person Had To Be Airlifted Over The Weekend In Kingsport Following A Tractor Accident. It Happened Sunday On Hood Road West. Sullivan County Sheriff’s Captain Andy Seabolt Said A…
GROUP CLAIMS CANCER LINK TO NFS FACILITY
A Research Group Claims A Possible Cancer Link To A Nuclear Facility In Erwin That Could Be Affecting Surrounding Counties. The Radiation And Public Health Project Released A Report Analyzing…
FEDERAL JUDGE APPROVES SETTLEMENT FOR WOMEN
A Federal Judge Has Approved A $4.2 Million Settlement For Women Who Reported Sexual Assault To Johnson City Police Between 2018 And 2022. The Class Action Stems From A Broader…
WASHINGTON COUNTY TENNESSEE INMATES BLOCK TOILETS
Things Are Back To Normal At The Washington County Tennessee Detention Center After Inmates Caused A Plumbing Problem Over The Weekend. Sheriff Keith Sexton Said Inmates Flushed Stuffing From Mattresses…
HAWKINS COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTER HAS MOVED
The Highway 113 Solid Waste Convenience Center In Hawkins County Has Moved. The Facility Is Now Located Just 3 Miles From The Original Location On Highway 66 And Offers A…
FIREWORKS INJURIES REPORTED IN OUR AREA
There Were Several Injuries Reported From Fireworks In Our Area Over The 4th Of July Holiday Weekend. One Juvenile Was Injured At Elizabethton’s Fireworks Performance Friday Night. Police Confirmed A…
BRISTOL SWIFTWATER RESCUE TEAM HEADS TO TEXAS
Bristol-Based Swiftwater Rescue Crews Are In Texas To Help With Search And Recovery Efforts Following Devastating Flooding. Virginia’s Task Force Four Announced On Social Media, They Had Been Activated For…
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IN KINGSPORT AND JOHNSON CITY FOR SENIORS ENDS
Kingsport And Johnson City Transportation Programs For Seniors Have Been Discontinued Due To Funding Issues. The “Myride” Initiative In Both Cities Has Ended After Efforts To Secure Funding For The…
FRONTIER HEALTH SELECTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Johnson City-Based Frontier Health Has Selected A New Chief Financial Officer With Extensive Healthcare Experience. Jeffrey Howard, A Certified Public Accountant, Brings More Than 25 Years Of Executive Financial Leadership…
MAY VIRGINIA SPORTS BETTING
According To The Virginia Lottery, Sports Betting In The Commonwealth Continues To Show Strong Numbers With Wagers Exceeding 595 Million Dollars For The Month Of May. The Wagering Total Nearly…
SNAP USE ENDS AT ELIZABETHTON MARKET
The Elizabethton Farmers Market Will No Longer Accept Snap Or EBT Cards For The Rest Of 2025. Officials Say Maintenance Costs And Low Usage Drove The Decision. Market Managers Blame…
BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINE REMINDER
The Tennessee Department Of Health Is Urging Families To Make Immunizations A Priority This Summer. Students Entering Kindergarten Or Enrolling For The First Time Must Provide A Completed State Immunization…
JUDGE APPROVES SETTLEMENT IN JCPD CASE
A Federal Judge Has Approved A $4.2 Million Settlement For Women Who Reported Sexual Assault To Johnson City Police Between 2018 And 2022. The Class Action Stems From A Broader…
HAWKINS COUNTY CRASH INJURES ONE
One Person Was Hurt In A Thursday Morning Crash On Highway 66 In Hawkins County. State Troopers Say A Dodge Caravan Ran Off The Road Near Beech Grove And Rolled…
JONESBOROUGH MAN ARRESTED AFTER CHASE
A Jonesborough Man Is Facing Multiple Charges After A Motorcycle Chase And Foot Pursuit. Washington County Deputies Say 26-Year-Old Brandon Fenner Fled A Traffic Stop Wednesday After Running A Stop…
HELENE RECOVERY GRANTS AWARDED
More Than $41 Million In State Grants Will Help Communities Recover From Tropical Storm Helene. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Announced Funding For 126 Projects Supporting Businesses, Farmers, And Local…
CRASH AND ARREST IN SMYTH COUNTY
A Man Was Arrested After Driving Through A Home And Fleeing Naked In Smyth County. State Police Say 30-Year-Old Raul Lemus Crashed A Pickup Into A House On Adwolfe Road…
BLUFF CITY LEADERS SEEK NEW TOWN MANAGER
Bluff City Leaders Are Looking For A New Permanent Town Manager After Ending The Tenure Of Interim Manager Michelle Roberts. The Board Has Voted To Remove Roberts From Her Position…
TOW-2-GO BACK FOR 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
AAA is Offering A Free Service To Prevent Impaired Driving During The Independence Day Holiday Weekend. It’s Reactivating Its Tow-To-Go Program In Tennessee From 6 Pm This Evening Through 6am…
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TUITION INCREASE
The University Of Tennessee Board Of Trustees Has Approved Tuition And Fee Increases For Students Across Multiple Campuses. The Hiked Rates Vary By Campus And Go Up To About Three…
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL ENCOURAGES SAFE DRIVING THIS 4TH OF JULY
The Tennessee Highway Patrol Will Be Out In Full Force This 4th Of July Holiday Weekend. Troopers Will Be Looking For Folks Speeding, Not Wearing Their Seatbelts And Driving Impaired.…