News Staff A Johnson City man, James Wayne Brooks, who previously pleaded guilty to charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced.James Wayne Brookes pleaded guilty in August to charges including:Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds,Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds,Disorderly conduct in … Read more
It’s time to go Christmas shopping. The Mistletoe Market is now open in Abingdon.The event is at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.Vendors at Mistletoe Market offer unique items, including hand-crafted clothing, one-of-a-kind jewelry, holiday gift items, fine art, and delicious edibles. Additionally, the market also features an on-site café with light food and beverages.The … Read more
Play with a Purpose!” is here in Bristol. It’s an innovative, inclusive sensory gym that was founded to provide a place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together.The gym has a mix of different items for kids including swings, trampolines, a zip line with a crash pad, a toddler area with … Read more
The Johnson City Parks and Recreation is accepting nominations for two roadway names until Nov. 27. A release from city officials says that the proposals will rename Chamber Drive and Alabama Street. Your suggestions must be in writing and explain the significance of the idea. Mail nominations to the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department … Read more
Students with childcare expenses are getting assistance with over $1 million in federal funding to Northeast State Community College to continue helping its students with childcare expenses.A news release from the school says that a total of $1.1 million will flow into its Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program that launched in … Read more
East Tennessee State University will honor military veterans with a special ceremony at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10 at the Quad, an area located between Brooks Gym and Gilbreath Hall. Col. Matt Skaggs, the senior intelligence officer assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command will be the guest speaker.Music will be provided by the University … Read more
Some good news for Kingsport Homeowners. The Fire Marshall has lifted the burn ban on outdoor burning for Kingsport city residents.With the recent rain, conditions have improved, however residents are still encouraged to use the Kingsport’s leaf collection service.The City of Kingsport provides leaf collection for residents from October through January 15. Leaves should be … Read more
Food City is being honored. Food City has hired over 70 Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services clients within the past year, and its partnership with DARS spans over two decades.“We would like to thank Food City for their continued partnership and the important work being done to support individuals with disabilities and other barriers … Read more
A man, Ronald Sievers of Johnson City alleged to have choked a child faces two charges, according to the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD). Sievers is charged with aggravated assault along with abuse and neglect of a child following the Oct. 30 incident.A juvenile told police Sievers placed them in a choke hold during a … Read more
Registration is now open for the annual Greeneville Christmas Parade.The 2022 Greeneville Christmas Parade, a collaborative event between the Exchange Club of Greeneville and the Greene County Partnership, is set to take place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 4 in downtown Greeneville with the theme “Christmas Around the Globe” where participants are challenged with creating … Read more