Two bodies were found in Unicoi County Friday morning. The bodies have been to William L. Jenkins Forensic Center for identification. Dolly Parton donated $2 million to East Tennessee flood relief, and personally donated $1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation to assist flood victims. Due to exteme damage, Hampton High School is being relocated … Read more
The Bristol, Tennessee Fire Department held a hose uncoupling ceremony Tuesday to mark the official opening of the newly constructed Fire Station 2. The new facility replaces the old station 2 and includes several upgrades including safety measures that protect firefighters from deadly cancer-causing materials. A “Hose Uncoupling” is a fire service tradition similar to … Read more
Judges from America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Millennial Interest group selected a Kingsport woman as a 2024 “40 Under 40” award winner. The award honors SBDC network members under the age of 40. Madison Greene is a marketing coordinator for Kingsport’s Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE). To view the complete list … Read more
The Tennessee Valley Authority is planning to increase costs for energy this fall to fund ongoing construction and energy development. The TVA says the 5.25% base rate increase will be taking effect on October 1, 2024. The average residential bill during the 2023 fiscal year was around $138, which means the average bill would cost … Read more
A shelter along the Appalachain trail in Carter COunty has burned to the ground. Volunteers spent Monday morning cleaning up the mess at the Laurel Fork sherlter in hampton, which is located near mile marker 422 on the trail. The Boots Off Hostel and Campground announced the shelter had been detsroyed last week. The exact … Read more
The city of bristol is celebrating the grand opening of a new pckleball park. A ribbon cutting was held Thursday. The facility includes 13 ready to play courts, restrooms, a bar and a restaurant. The park is a partnership between the Bristol Sportsplex and the city. Already lots going on there, with a national tournament … Read more
Golf cart manufacturer MD Carts has annoucned it will expand it’s business in Johnson City, adding about 150 jobs to the economy. MC Carts, located on Eddie Williams Road says it will expand at the former QEP Harris Flooring site. Right now, MD Carts employs about 50 people, but will add an automated line with … Read more
Democrats in Washington Countyu held a caucus on Saturday in Johnson City to select a nominee for the open seat on the County COmmission. The seat was left vacant due to the passing of commissioner Suzy Williams in June. Just one candidate, Raven Olson, filed to replace Williams. Olson is a Hampton High School biology … Read more
A fisherman on Watauga River has drowned after a tragic accidwent on Monday in Carter County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the 31 year old victim from Watauga and another male kayaker were fishing in separate kayaks. The man who survived was able to make it to shore and call 911. The incident happened … Read more
Sullivan County COmmissioners have approved the School Board’s proposed operating budget for the upcoming school year after months of debate and tension. Last week, the school board asked commissioenrs to reconsider after a previous budget was not approved. This time, the budget passed with 19 yes votes and one abstention. Four other commissioners were absent. … Read more