Carter County Pay Increase

The Carter County Commission approved a $5 per hour pay increase for new deputies and corrections officers.Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley says it feels great knowing that the officers are going to have a livable wage now. “It’s been a long time coming,” added Sergeant Douglas Mahan. He says he’s been with the department almost … Read more

Flashback Heat Closing

A store closing sale is coming. One of downtown Johnson City’s clothing stores will close its doors December 26th. Flashback Heat, located at 327 E Main Street, buys, sells and trades clothing from previous decades. Sporting a logo similar to Blockbuster’s, the store hones in on 90s elements and eras of clothing.An announcement on Instagram … Read more

Greene County Property Tax Auction

The first-ever online delinquent property tax sale in Greene County will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29.Registration for the open bid auction opens Nov. 30. Delinquent tax properties for the year 2016 will be sold off.

Santa At Food City

Santa will be making several stops in our area at select Food City Locations.4100 Cool Springs Road, Morristown, TN, 37814, December, 5300 Clinchfield St., Kingsport, TN, 37660, December, 61235 Bonham Road, Bristol, VA, 24202, December, 8.

Dominion Farms

Dominion Farms, a new, family-owned farm, in Jonesborough is giving back to its community this holiday season by giving away fresh turkeys. Last year, the farm had a goal to give out 65 turkeys to people in need for Thanksgiving. While Dominion Farms only gave out two, they were surprised by the community support. This … Read more

Closet Man Arrested

A man, John tucker of Johnson City, has been arrested after “hiding in a [closet]” in a victim’s apartment early Sunday morning. According to a release from the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), Tucker, of Johnson City, was charged with two counts each of aggravated stalking and contempt of court and one count of resisting … Read more

Haven Of Mercy Thanksgiving

Haven of Mercy Ministries is back at giving back doing what is does best for over 30 years. This Thanksgiving, Haven of Mercy plans to continue a tradition that sees that thousands of people receive a hot and hearty meal at absolutely no cost.To receive a free Thanksgiving meal, visit Haven of Mercy on Thursday, … Read more

Operation Christmas Child Greenville

Do you have your shoeboxes packed with goodies for kids around the world? Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 2320 Old Tusculum Road, is one of the drop-off sites in Greene County during National Collection Week, Nov. 14-21, for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child.Another drop-off location site associated with the volunteer organization is … Read more

Ben’s Blue Bags

Soon every Bristol, VA fire truck will have Ben’s Blue Bags in their trucks. The Bristol, Virginia Fire Department received autism awareness training and sensory bags this week.They’re called Ben’s Blue Bags, started by Matt Kodicek who has a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He says they saw a need for the program and decided … Read more

KP Firearm Felon

Following a jury trial, a Kingsport man has been sentenced to 264 months in prison after he was found to be an Armed Career Criminal.According to the release from the Department of Justice, Phillip Thomas Green, 36, of Kingsport, was found guilty of being in possession of a firearm in violation of a United States … Read more