DAVIS DECLINES TO SEEK OLD SEAT
David Davis, Who Represented The First Congressional District Of Northeast Tennessee From 2007 Through 2009, Says He Will Not Seek Reelection To The Seat. Davis Was Defeated By Johnson City…
BREDESEN TO GIVE STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen Will Deliver The State Of The State Address In Nashville Tonight. The State Is Expected To Be Nearly A Billion Dollars In The Hole, And Governor…
GREENEVILLE SOLDIER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN
A Greeneville Soldier Has Died In The Line Of Duty In Afghanistan. 24 Year Old Staff Sergeant Rusty Christian, A Green Beret, Was Killed From An Improvised Explosive Device Last…
CARTER COUNTY 911 DIRECTOR RESIGNS
The Director Of Carter County’s 911 Emergency Communications District Has Resigned From His Post After Allegations Of A Hostile Work Environment Surfaced. Walt Pierce Handed In His Resignation Last Week…
REDLIGHT CAMERA ISSUE CONTINUES
The Red Light Camera Issue Is Making Its Way To The State Capital. Tri Cities Governments Have Asked Northeast Tennessee Lawmakers To Oppose Legislation Hindering Development Of Red Light Traffic…
KINGSPORT ACCIDENT CLAIMS ONE
Road Conditions Are Being Blamed On A Deadly Crash In Kingsport. According To The Tennessee Highway Patrol, 73 Year Old Tommy Powers Of Afton Was Traveling On Highway 93 Sunday…
SULLIVAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICER TERMINATED
A Sullivan County Sheriff’s Officer Has Been Fired From His Job Following His Recent Arrest. The Tennessee Highway Patrol Charged 47 Year Old Samuel Monroe Bledsoe With Dui First On…
TENNESSEE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES BIBLE GUIDELINES
The Tennessee Board of Education has approved guidelines on how to teach the Bible in public high schools. The curriculum approved last week is in response to 2008 legislation, which…
WASHINGTON COUNTY TENNESSEE WATER PROJECT COMPLETED
A Long Awaited Water Project In Washington County Tennessee Is Complete. Work Began In Decenber On The Greggtown Area Water Line Extension Project. The 1.1 Million Dollar Project Now Brings…
WELLMONTONE CHOPPER NOW BASED AT BMS
Wellmont Health System Will Provide A New Helicopter Based At Bristol Motor Speedway. The Wellmontone Chopper Will Ensure The Region’s Residents That They Get The Medical Care They Need As…
EASTMAN POSTS SOLID FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS
Officials With Eastman Chemical Company Are Pleased With Fourth Quarter Results. After Restructuring Charges And The Discontinuation Of A Texas Industrial Gasification Facility, The Kingsport Based Company Showed Earnings Of…
REDUCTIONS MADE A BRISTOL LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE
Dr. Robert Rainwater, Acting President Of Virginia Intermont College, Has Announced A Nearly 20 Percent Across-The-Board Reduction In Staff Designed To Strengthen The Financial Future Of The College. He Said…
SULLIVAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S WORKERS CAN’T RUN FOR OFFICE
Members Of The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Will Not Be Allowed To Run For County Commission Seats This Year Because Of The Hatch Act. The Act States That Any Employee…
CARTER COUNTY SHOOTING RULED ACCIDENTIAL
An Accidental Shooting In Carter County Has Left A Man Injured. According To The Sheriff’s Office, 44 Year Old Tony Miller Of Roan Mountain Was Cleaning A .45 Caliber Pistol…
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency for southern Virginia due to an approaching winter storm. McDonnell issued the declaration Thursday evening. It authorizes state agencies to help…
TWO LOCAL WOMEN IN TROUBLE
Two Telford Women Are Behind Bars After They Allegedly Traded Sex For Cigarettes. 29 Year Old Tammy Ortego And 18 Year Old Jessica Alexander Originally Told Police Two Men They…
SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO USE ONLINE AUCTION
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Is Now Using The Website “Government Deals” To Dispose Of Seized And Court-Ordered Property Sales. Previously The Sheriff’s Office Held A Once Or Twice A…
VIRGINIA INTERMONT ANNOUNCES 20 PERCENT LAYOFF IN STAFF
Virginia Intermont College Has Announced A 20 Percent, Across-The-Board Reduction Staff Positions. Dr. Robert Rainwater, Acting President Of The Bristol, Virginia College, Said The 40 Or So Positions Includes Five…
AREA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ACCREDITED
Some Good News For A Buchanan County Virginia College. Officials With Appalachian College Of Pharmacy Said The School Is Now Fully Accredited By The Accreditation Council For Pharmacy Education. The…
JOHNSON CITY POWER BILLS SHOCK CUSTOMERS
Customers Of Johnson City Power Board Aren’t Happy To Be Paying Higher Electric Bills These Days. The Power Board Is Blaming The Weather For The Jump In The Bills. Last…
DOG NAPPING CASE CONTINUED
Three People At The Center Of A Dog Napping/Animal Cruelty Case Will Be Back In Washington County Tennessee General Sessions Court Later This Year. 40 Year Old Brad Josselyn, 47…
BVU WORKER SUSTAINS BURNS IN ACCIDENT
An On The Job Accident Has Left A Bristol Virginia Utilities Worker Injured. According To Company Officials, Tim Rutherford Suffered Burns While Working At The Bristol Water Plant In Abingdon.…