Teens Charged Blount County Crash

Two teens have been charged following a fatal multivehicle crash in Blount County. The accident occurred when a truck ran a red light and struck a car traveling south on Hall Road. The driver, of the car died from her injuries. The 16-year-old driver of the stolen truck has been charged with criminal homicide, vehicular … Read more

Eastman Chemicals Chooses Longview, TX, For Its Next Plastics Recycling Center

Kingsport’s Eastman Chemicals has announced it will receive 375 million dollars to support its second molecular recycling facility. The money comes from the US Department of Energy, according to an Eastman statement. The company has chosen Longview, Texas, for it’s second molecular recycling facility. Eastman says the plant will have the capability to recycle around … Read more

Washco Health Fair

Washington County TN Health Department, 219 Princeton Road Johnson City, TN, will hold a health fair Tuesday, April 9, 4:30-7 p.m. Participating services include Ballad Mammography Bus, Rabies Drive-Thru Clinic, Fluoride Varnish, Health Screenings, as well as community resources WIC/CHANT, Healthy Kids Corner a food truck & more.

Waste Collection Event

A FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT will be held at Daniel Boone High School, in Gray from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 20th. Folks can Dispose of leftover household chemicals, lawn and garden products and automotive materials (except antifreeze), medicines and more. Batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze and electronics WILL NOT be accepted … Read more

Bristol Casino Revenue

The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, reported more than $13 million in adjusted gaming revenue during the month of February. Just slightly less than the $13.73 million reported in February 2023. Adjusted revenue totals represent wagers minus winnings. The Bristol Casino reported $11.7 million in revenues from slot machines and $1.67 million from … Read more

Westside Inn Residents To be Displaced

Residents of the Westside Inn are facing potential homelessness after owners announced their plans to sell the Kingsport motel. A letter to the motel’s guests informed them of plans to demolish the building to “make space for new business” and gave them until April 5 to vacate their rooms. multiple residents who have lived at … Read more

Crash In Wise Kills One

Virginia State Police said that they are investigating a fatal crash that happened in Wise County. A 2015 Lincoln MKC was headed north on Route 23 when it crossed the center line and struck a 2023 Kia Sorento head-on. 73 year-old, Marlene Gilliam, died at the hospital. The driver of the Kia suffered serious injuries … Read more

Woman Wanted In Texas Arrested In Washco

A woman wanted in Texas for child abandonment/endangerment was arrested in Washington County, Tennessee. Deputies responded to an open field on West Market Street regarding a possible trespasser Sunday morning. There they found a tent and 26 year-old Daosha M. Allen, of Houston, Texas. Allen will extraditied back to texas after facing charges of tresspassing … Read more

2nd Annual Johnson City Beautification Day

Around 150 volunteers gathered on Saturday, despite the rainy weather, to take part in the 2nd annual Johnson City Beautification Day. ETSU Civic and Leadership Engagement Coordinator Nathan Farnor said volunteers even came from outside Johnson City. Volunteers were split into about 15 small groups and tackled the trash in several parts of the city … Read more