News Staff More than 50 applications from all over the country have poured into the city of Bristol, Tennessee as officials are working to hire a new city manager.Current City Manager, Bill Sorah, announced his intentions to retire last year. He was appointed by council to serve as city manager in January 2014. According to Vince Turner, … Read more
Castle Defense in Elizabethon is upgraded in and still wants to make more changes in their second phase by adding an open indoor range area. Co-owner of Castle Defense, Matt Goldberg says the additions provide different ways to learn the techniques of being able to draw from a holster, how to be able to aim … Read more
The Sullivan County Commission has approved a one-year moratorium on county rezonings within one-fourth of a mile of the the South Fork of the Holston River. But, there is one exception, the moratorium approval Thursday does not including land around South Holston Lake out of which the South Fork of the Holston flows. The commission … Read more
As the investigation continues, police have identified the second victim in a pair of homicides attributed to a man arrested in Johnson City Thursday.According to a release from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), Barry Countiss, 56, of Blountville, died at a home on Stevenson Hill Road. Meanwhile there are many details that remain unclear … Read more
With a focus centered oon lithium ioon battery powered mowers, a 180,000 square foot commercial center for manufacturing and engineering is now open in Morristown. In a news release, Greenworks Commercial said they are the leading provider of lithium-ion battery-operated, zero-emission outdoor power equipment. The move is expected to bring more than 150 high-tech careers … Read more
Recognition for East Tennessee State University’s animation program being ranked as the best in the state.In the 2023 Animation School Rankings by Animation Career Review, ETSU ranked No. 1 in Tennessee and No. 7 nationally among schools that offer animation-related bachelor of science degrees. According to the assistant professor with ETSU’s Digital Media program, factors … Read more
The eastbound lane of Elk Avenue, leading into downtown Elizabethton is now closed for road construction activities. Drivers using Elk Avenue from the west side of Elizabethton and from Johnson City can detour around the construction site by taking Broad Street for a few blocks and then turning right onto Lynn, Sycamore or other streets … Read more
What a great idea for safety. A tool helps to keep predators out of local Washington County, Tennessee schools.The Raptor system helps to stop unfamiliar faces from getting into local schools. When a visitor comes to the school, their government issued ID is scanned, and screens is anyone is on the sex offender registry. The … Read more
Wreaths Across America wants to cover all graves in the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City and they are working toward that goal.This past December, they were able to cover around 13,000 graves, but with about 4,000 graves that still need a wreath, they are hoping for community support. They’re meeting this Saturday, January … Read more
Bring on your best spirit! ETSU is holding a ‘Becoming Bucky’ competition for students and the winner can win $12,000 in scholarship money.The winner of the competition will commit to a yearlong contract to become the university’s mascot at all sporting, campus and community engagement events. Plus, the new Bucky will receive $12,000, $6k a … Read more