News Staff There’s now a new comprehensive breast enter in Kingsport since the State of Franklin Healthcare Associates hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to celebratethe opening.The new Kingsport location marks their second in the Tri-Cities; the other being in Johnson City.The center provides a number of screenings and medical services to women, including 3D mammograms, MRIs … Read more
If it’s possible to be upset about a graduation date it’s happening since the Greeneville Board of Education voted Tuesday to change this year’s graduation date for Greeneville High School.The date was changed from the evening of May 26 to the morning of May 27 after a 3-2 vote by the board. It was changed … Read more
An Abingdon home on Longview Drive is completely destroyed after an early morning fire Wednesday. Fire Chief Tim Estes with the Abingdon Fire Department (AFD)tells news outlets the fire started in a bathroom from a wall heater. All five people and three animals, were able to escape the fire safely, according to Estes.Along with the … Read more
Moving forward, Greeneville Light & Power System will be known as the Greeneville Energy Authority or GEA.Greeneville Energy Authority President and CEO Chuck Bowlin announced the launch of the new name and branding during Monday’s Greeneville Energy Authority Board meeting.In cooperation with the Town of Greeneville, the Greeneville Light and Power System was restructured as … Read more
Emory & Henry College has now moved to university status.Board of Trustees members at Emory & Henry College approved a new strategic plan “Elevate in Excellence,” which included a change from college to a “private regional comprehensive university” on Tuesday. “This transition is a huge milestone for Emory & Henry and all that it has … Read more
On Monday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed legislation to support Virginians with developmental disabilities making sure they have access to tools necessary for their success.A release from Youngkin’s office said he signed three different bills that focus on making work and education more flexible and transparent for those with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency (UETHDA) will be at Kingsport City Hall on Thursday to help people apply for assistance with their water bills.The city has partnered with the agency to help low-income families with overdue water bills.Eligible households will be provided with a $250 credit and some could receive more. Starting off … Read more
A bill focusing in on domestic violence is getting attention again in Tennessee. Known as the Gabby Act it’s sponsored by Rep. John Crawford and Sen. John Lundberg, it would create a TBI task force focused on domestic violence and child abuse; require victims to be alerted, on request, if their abusers are released; and … Read more
The Kingsport Fire Department will be washing and polishing some new pieces of equipment.The department recently took delivery of two brand new Pierce Velocity fire engines.Barry Brickey, with the department, says crews have been in the process of installing necessary equipment, like hoses and air tanks. While the older vehicles are set to be retired. … Read more
A new eagle has a name. The latest adult eagle to call one of East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) nests home has officially been given a name.After hundreds of votes from viewers of the ETSU eagle cameras, the male at the Bluff City nest was named “Franklin.”The name was selected as one of the finalists … Read more