News Staff The U.S. Department of Education is criticizing a proposal suggested by a top Tennessee Republican lawmaker to cut off 1.8 billion in federal K-12 funds, describing the proposal as “political posturing. ” A department spoksperson says students need more funding not less especially students with the most need to access tutoring and academic support afterschool … Read more
The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter has a suggestion before the Super Bowl Sunday. The organization is hosting a 5K run and a 1K pet walk at Covered Bridge Park beginning at 2 pm. If you pre-register, the cost is $25 or $30 the day of.All of the proceeds from this event will go to a … Read more
A Johnson City man, 71 year old Gary Clifford was charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly threatened another person with a knife Thursday.A release from the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) states officers responded to an address in the 100 block of W Millard St. after receiving calls regarding a trespasser. A caller had … Read more
There’s a new grant opportunity available for Northeast Tennessee manufacturers.The Northeast Tennessee Regional Hub and Anthill, a company that connects frontline workers to employer resources through text messages, are teaming up to help area manufacturers retain and identify top talent.Through a TVA workforce development grant, up to six manufacturers in the region will receive a … Read more
An Elizabethton man 61 year old Steven Gregg was arrested after investigators say he shared an image of child pornography online.According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), investigators received an online tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children in reference to an image of child pornography that has been shared online … Read more
Two proposals in the Tennessee General Assembly woukd make city elections a partisan race. Kingsport’s board of mayor and alderman approved a resolution Tuesday night telling lawmakers they are “adamantly opposed” to the plan. Mayor Pat Shull says it would inject a new element of politics into it with people focused on the issues at … Read more
Known as the Transportation Modernization Act, Governor Bill Lee is laying out the groundwork to modernize Tennessee roads. He says there will be $3 billion to the Transportation Modernization Fund to alleviate urban congestion and fund rural road projects across the state with $300 million to expand the State Aid program for local road projects. … Read more
Gather up your paperwork ETSU is offering free tax help to the community starting later this month.Volunteer business students, under the supervision of Dr. Freeman, an accountancy faculty member, will offer free tax preparation assistance this year through the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.The students will assist taxpayers whose total household … Read more
The bond is rasied to 250,000 for two Johnson City women arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect. A Johnson City Police Department release stated Christina Niles reportedly abused her eight-month-old child causing “serious bodily injury.” The baby is in critical condition. Cheryl Hawkes, the eight-months-old’s grandmother, failed to protect the child from … Read more
Local firefighters are joining a statewide effort to promote a bill aimed at helping them deal with PTSD while working. Kingsport was stop one in East Tennessee, part of the “Walk for Dustin”.The Dustin Samples Act is in memory of a Cleveland, Tennessee firefighter who died by suicide in 2020. If passed, the bill would … Read more