The police department in Erwin has hired it’s first black police officer in it’s 133 year history. Roger Antone has been on the job about six weeks. Antone came from Bluff City Polcie, where he was also the first black officer hired there years ago. But this isn’t what he wants to be remembered for. … Read more
Some Sullivan County residents are raising concerns over a proposed quarry development. A plan calls for the rezoning of about 90 acres of land off Sullivan Gardens Parkway for what’s being called the Horse Creek Quarry. Area neighbors say the indistrial development will plunge their property values and cause dangerous traffic conditions from all the … Read more
A cryptocurreny mine proposal has been pulled from the Johnson City pl;anning commission’s agenda. Commissioners were set to hear the proposal to change zoning classifications to allow for such ventures in heavy undustrial zoned areas, while creating another classification called business park, that would also allow cryptocurrency mines. But residents of rural Washignton County, long … Read more
The city of Bristol, Virginia, is considering raising the tax it charges for meals and hotel and motel rooms, while reducing the rate you pay for trash. The city council is being asked to approve a new ordinance to raise what’s called the transient toom rental tax from 13 to 15 percent. The purpose, the … Read more
A wanted Johnson City man was arrested by the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Daniel Workman, near Kingsport Highway and Oak Grove Road, for not ewearing a seat belt. A backpack with a loaded handgun inside, was found along with bowls and scales. Workman is prohibited from having guns … Read more
Five people were arrested over the weekend and charged with the attempted murder of a man last year. Jerry A. Carden Jr, Meesha Brieanne Williams, Kelvin Lynn Bradley Jr., Daniel A. Shearl and Jeffery Scott Brooks Jr. all from the Tri-Cities area are facing charges related to the attack of a man at the boat … Read more
A new mural in Kingsport aims to bring awareness to volunteer work. Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, trains and supports citizen volunteers who advicate for the best interests of abused or neglected children, expecially as they move through the court system. The new mural was made possible through a state grant, as well as … Read more
A sign of the times in Johnson City, where city leaders are considering a measure to allow cryptocurrency mines in town. The Johnson City planning commission will consider an ordinance on Tuesday to change some zoning rules to allow for such mines within the city limits. However, cryptocurrency mines have been controversial in other communities. … Read more
A trial is underway in the Commonwealth that will determine whether state law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided up and assigned a monetary value. A Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge heard arguments Thursday from a divorced couple who disagree over the ex-wife’s desire to use two embryos that they … Read more
One person has died as the result of a Friday afternoon two-vehicle crash on Weaver Pike in Bristol, Tennessee. The wreck occurred just before 11 a.m. in the 900 block of Weaver Pike. Three peoople were transported to an area hospital. One of them died as the result of injuries sustained in the crash. The … Read more