News Staff A domestic disturbance on Monday night led police to arrest a man on multiple charges in Johnson City. Police responded to a home on the 1300 block of Spruce Street to find that the man, Anthony M. Myers, had allegedly poured gasoline outside a house with three juveniles and an adult inside following a verbal … Read more
One of two people shot early Sunday in the 1000 block of Old Asheville Highway has died of his wounds, according to Greeneville police.The Greeneville Police Department investigation into the shootings continues.Police were notified Sunday by a local hospital that 22-year-old Juan Tauscher, of 1040 Old Asheville Highway, “died from his wounds,” Detective Capt. Tim … Read more
With Winter nearly here, children in the region need to be prepared for those chilly temperatures.In an effort to help children across the region, King University is hosting ‘Coats for Kids.’It’s put on each year by the university, and Distribution Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 5. It’ll be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Read more
The results of a petition has led the Greeneville Board of Education to approve a request that will allow teachers to negotiate salaries, benefits, and working conditions.The request from Greeneville Education Association President Heather Boegemann came in the form of a petition signed by nearly 60% of full-time city teachers, many more than the 15% … Read more
Get ready to dink!The Greeneville & Greene County YMCA has built three new outdoor pickleball courts at the organization’s 404 Y St. address.The YMCA had three indoor pickleball courts prior to this addition. Mike Hollowell, executive director of the YMCA, said the idea for building the outdoor courts sprang from interest among the indoor pickleball … Read more
Multiple crews responded to a house fire on N. JB Dennis Road Monday morning, according to the Kingsport Fire Department (KPD). A spokesperson says that the home was a vacant structure, and volunteer firefighters with Warrior’s Path and Bloomingdale brought water tankers to assist with the efforts. Other responding agencies included the Kingsport Fire Marshal’s … Read more
Sullivan County authorities identified the body found in South Holston Lake last Thursday.Police said the body belonged to 45-year-old Brian L. Morrison of Kingsport.Wanda Marie Ward faces second-degree murder, tampering with evidence and the sale/delivery of a Schedule I drug following the Oct. 27 discovery near the boat ramp at Observation Knob Park.Another suspect, identified … Read more
The Greeneville Parking Authority has recommended charging $40 per month per space for the proposed 30 parking spots near the development at the former site of the Yates Building in downtown Greeneville during its recent meeting.The mixed-use development will include apartments as well as commercial space, and the developer had previously approached the Parking Authority … Read more
Kingsport City Schools has been ranked as the “Best Place to Teach in Tennessee.”KCS was ranked out of 135 schools in the state in the 2023 Niche Best Schools ranking section for best place to teach.Niche ranks all schools across the country to help families find districts that best meet their academic needs.Niche ranks schools … Read more
The Bristol, Virginia City Council will hear a proposed resolution soon that could ban future abortion centers from coming to the area, as well as impose restrictions on the existing one.The Family Foundation of Virginia is planning to rally at Bristol, Virginia’s City Hall ahead of Tuesday night’s meeting. The group opposes abortion and helped … Read more