TN Lethal Drugs

Gov. Bill Lee says the Tennessee Supreme Court will likely wait for the state to finalize changes to its lethal injection process before it schedules future executions, after a blistering report found multiple flaws in how inmates are put to death. An independent review found that Tennessee has not complied with its own lethal injection … Read more

Elizabethton Utilities Relocation

The relocation of utilities is now impacting traffic in Elizabethton. The eastbound lane on West Elk Avenue will be closed from the Broad Street split to North Roan Street, according to a release from TDOT.TDOT recommends that downtown traffic access Broad Street and use Lynn Avenue to get downtown.The closure is expected to last until … Read more

Greenville Alleged Assault

The Greeneville Police Department has asked the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to investigate an alleged assault thbat was reported in December involving a high-ranking official within their agency.According to a release from the GPD, a complaint was filed with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office involving Assistant Chief Stephen Hixson. GPD Chief Tim Ward says … Read more

ELizabethton Snap-On Tools

The Snap-on Tools toolmaking factory in Elizabethton is preparing for a major expansion of the facility and will present the preliminary site plans to the Elizabethton Regional Planning Commission for preliminary approval Thursday night.The site plan is for a 25,350-square-foot addition to the factory at 2195 State Line Road. J.A. Street and Associates of Blountville … Read more

ETSU FAFSA

As the New Year begins, officials at East Tennessee State University are reminding current and potential college students to make sure they are putting themselves in the running for financial aid opportunities.“We know the financial aid process can seem intimidating,” said Catherine Morgan, director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at ETSU. “That … Read more

First Responders Ball

As a way of getting together with other first responders, a volunteer firefighter in the Tri-Cities region is planning to host a first responder ball on January 20. Jimmy Pierce ssays he wanted to come up with a way to honor those who keep us safe and bring them together.The event is free for first … Read more

VA Marijuana

From seed to sale it’s been a year and a half after major marijuana legislation became effective in Virginia, and now law enforcement and legislators on both sides of the border are confronting the consequences.Virginia decriminalized the possession of marijuana in 2021. Some lawmakers say the decision to allow individuals to grow up to four … Read more

Greenville Rezoning

The Greeneville Board of Mayor and Alderman have given final approval to an ordinance rezoning a parcel of property after a public hearing during its meeting Tuesday.The approved ordinance rezones a portion of property near 1806 W. Main Street to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) from R-2 (Medium Density Residential). The property will become a conveniencee store … Read more

Quillen Cancer enter Accreditation

The James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s Cancer Center recently attained accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology APEx – Accreditation Program for Excellence. APEx provides validation that a radiation oncology facility is delivering high-quality patient care. The Quillen Cancer Center’s accreditation is effective until December 2025. Deborah S. Eddy, associate director of … Read more

Bays Mountain Park Improvements

Improvements are happening at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, and some are already done. The park manager says the building already has new cedar siding and soon there will be a brand new amphitheater near the deer habitat, which will be moved to accommodate the amphitheater. The park is already celebrating the unveiling of its … Read more