News Staff Riding in on last year’s success paying for new trail bridges, Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy are hosting the annual ‘My TN State Park’ fundraiser through April 30.Tennesseans can choose their favorite state park and then cast their vote with a donation to that park. For each dollar donated to that … Read more
Tri-Cities airport announced Tuesday the arrival of brand new units of CT x-ray scanners at security checkpoints.The installation of the new CT scanners is scheduled to begin on April 24th and last until May 5th, with one lane closed each week.And the new technology will allow you to keep electronics out of seperate bins for … Read more
finally reaching the finish line as city leaders in both Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia have approved a settlement to a lawsuit centered around the Virginia city’s landfill.On Monday night, city councils in both cities unanimously approved the $300,000 settlement to be paid to Bristol, Tennessee. In addition to the payment, Bristol, Virginia must also … Read more
finally reaching the finish line as city leaders in both Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia have approved a settlement to a lawsuit centered around the Virginia city’s landfill.On Monday night, city councils in both cities unanimously approved the $300,000 settlement to be paid to Bristol, Tennessee. In addition to the payment, Bristol, Virginia must also … Read more
As a way of providing a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted prescription medications, the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) will host a drug take-back event on April 22.This event, in partnership with Insight Alliance for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, will take place at Boones Creek Christian Church from 10 … Read more
Some great news a press release from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) states that 22,316 acres in Buchanan, Dickenson and Russell Counties will now serve as hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and wildlife viewing grounds.The DWR reports the properties are near Breaks, Dante and Vansant. The three areas are designated as new additions to … Read more
Outside sources are being accessed as a creative means to cover the cost of the local landfill closure and so budget talks are keeping local leaders busy in Bristol, VirginiaWith the total cost of landfill remediation efforts estimating $60 million, city leaders say working out a budget for the next fiscal year is difficult, and … Read more
The investigation continues by the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office that says three people are dead after a fire in Hawkins County Friday.Authorities say they responded to the home located along Chelaque Way just before 8 a.m. Friday. Investigators determined two people were unaccounted for, and possibly trapped inside. The HCSO says during the initial investigation … Read more
For the first time since 2019, UVA Wise and Frontier Health are bringing back the “Color Me Healthy: Brain Health 5k Color Run.”The run will be held on Saturday, April 22 on the UVA Wise campus.The race starts at 11 a.m., and the entry fee is $20. All monies from the event will go toward … Read more
Sullivan County Sheriff Jeff Cassidy has announced a new initiative to alert first responders that a special needs person including those with autism, a hearing impairment, sensory issues or cognitive differences may be inside a residence or vehicle that the responder has encountered.Now you can request a ‘Respond with Care’ sticker to display on their … Read more