News Staff Parking will be the topic when the Mount Carmel Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Thursday evening to discuss parking on the street, especially in one neighborhood.People who live in Hammond Estates are noticing an uptick in tickets for parking on streets, raising the debate if they should be able to park in the … Read more
Two Republican Tennessee lawmakers are hoping to ease the burden of mothers and families in Tennessee by eliminating the sales tax on baby diapers, formula and wipes. Companion bills (SB0529 and HB1184) would forever make baby diapers, infant formula and baby wipes tax exempt purchases in Tennessee.The lawmakers say it provides continuing relief from the … Read more
Repair efforts are still underway since the Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational water advisory for the South Fork of the Powell River near East Stone Gap to the Powell River at Big Stone Gap following a sewage release. Officials say as of Tuesday, about 50 gallons of sewage per minute from the … Read more
Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is scheduled to speak in Johnson City in April at a “There is HOPE” event. Tebow will be the keynote speaker at the event on April 15 at Freedom Hall. The 4thirTEEN organization will host the event. The name comes from Philippians 4:13. when he last … Read more
Destined to have a spa and become a luxury wedding destination next year, 300 acres of largely untouched wilderness will be home to 16 couples-only accommodations on top the secluded Coffee Ridge.“Unicoi County is one of the best-kept secrets in the south. It is an absolute gem of an area and I think that this … Read more
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen have voted to provide $1.1 million in opioid lawsuit money to help fund a regional recovery center.The facility is based in Carter County at the old work camp on Roan Mountain and officials said it should be open by the spring. Criminal Court Judges Jim Goodwin of Sullivan … Read more
East Tennessee State University is again being recognized as an excellent place to work for the second year in a row.Forbes and Statista included ETSU in its best midsize employers category for 2023.About 45,000 American employees working for companies with more than 1,000 workers were surveyed and asked to rate their desire to recommend their … Read more
A date is set for a jury trial in the lawsuit between Washington County, Tennessee, BrightRidge, and cryptocurrency mine operator Red Dog Technologies. Residents are disappointed it won’t happen for awhile because of the constant noise the mine site produces. One of those speaking out is Craig Ponder the pastor of New Salem Baptist Church, … Read more
Legislation named after a Hawkins County girl who recently died after battling a rare genetic disease is advanced by a Tennessee House subcommittee.The House Health Subcommittee approved sending House Bill 1429 to the full Health Committee.Named “Quinnlee’s Law,” the bill by Rep. Gary Hicks (R-Rogersville) would change a section of state law regarding home medical … Read more
Johnson City, and especially Founders Park, will be seeing a slew of new public art sculptures go up in May. Fourteen sculptures will replace the ones currently on display in Founders Park and across the city as part of the Johnson City Public Art Committee’s bi-annual art exhibitions. City commissioners approved the new sculptures during … Read more