News Staff Work is on schedule at the new Tusculum Volunteer Fire Department station.Materials were recently received by the contracto, to begin building the three-bay station. The fire station across from Tusculum City Hall on Alexander Street is composed of prefabricated metal, known as a “package”-style, building. Fire Chief Marty Shelton says he hopes the fire department … Read more
A multi-million dollar gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation will now name the new Equine Center at Emory & Henry College. According to a press release from the school this is the largest gift received to date toward the Collective Connections Campaign securing funds for Emory & Henry student success. In addition, the Equestrian program … Read more
Unfortunately, a well-known Bristol businessman, Korean War veteran, and philanthropist has passed away. At the age of 90 Bobby Griffin has died. After returning from the Korean War, Griffin started a business that makes disposable paper floor mats. Griffin also owned Griffin’s U-Store-It in Bristol.
A special event is being offered to the public in the coming weeks at Roan Mountain State Park. The first event on the calendar is the first in a new speaker series at Roan Mountain State Park called “Coffee & Culture.” The event is “Dark Skies at Roan Mountain” and takes place on Saturday, Feb. … Read more
During its recent meeting, the Johnson City Board of Education approved the addition of three special courses to Science Hill High School’s course catalog for the 2023-2024.Those added classes are Organic Chemistry, Women in History and Sports Psychology. Additionally, the Career and Technical Education program will see the addition of Networking Studies, which included classes … Read more
Prom season is coming up and while shopping for the big event can get pricey there’s an organization helping lower the cost of attending high school’s biggest night. The YWCA, located right on the Tennessee/Virginia line is hosting its annual prom dress sale.Donations are being accepted at the YWCA through Feb. 28.The sale is happening … Read more
Over the weekend a large number of limbs and debris piled up under the wooden bridge at the Stonebrook Place Trailhead. So, according to a city press release part of the Kingsport Greenbelt will be closed until further notice after debris and limbs piled up under the trail’s wooden bridge. The debris lifted the bridge … Read more
The Greene County Commission will consider a resolution Tuesday that would extend a pause on new solar farms, bitcoin mines and wind farms in the county.The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Criminal Courtroom at the Greene County Courthouse, 101 S. Main Street.The County Commission passed the current moratorium in August 2022.
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning to the public about scam phone calls occurring in the Tri-Cities area. Carter County officials say they have received reports of scam calls.The scam callers are telling people they failed to report for jury duty and there is a warrant for their arrestand to avoid being … Read more
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) says its investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred when Greene County deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant.According to a TBI release, Greene County Sheriff’s Office deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a residence on Bolton Road in Greeneville around 10 p.m. Saturday night. When … Read more