News Staff East Tennessee State University’s financial aid night is back and will take place Wednesday, October 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.It will be held in the ballroom on the third floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center on ETSU’s main campus.Current ETSU students and area high school seniors are invited to come out and receive … Read more
Apparently drivers need a reminder about how to drive around a school bus. If the bus lights are flashing, drivers shouldn’t be passing. Local law enforcement in Johnson City is taking measures to keep kids and their families safe as they get on and off the school bus.“The school bus drivers have been noticing more … Read more
Organizers of the Tri-Cities 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb announced the event raised over $73,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. There were over 650 climbers which aims to honor the first responders and people who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Funds raised topped previous years, setting a new record for the … Read more
Greenville Fire Department firefighters are visitng a variety of schools this week for Fire Prevention Month. EastView Elementary School hosted firefighters from the Greeneville Fire Department on Tuesday for presentations about fire safety and interactions with firefighters for Fire Prevention Month.“It lets the kids get familiar with what we do and what we look like,” … Read more
It continues to be a tough time for food non-profits and that includes the Good Samaritan Ministries in Johnson City is facing some tough decisions.With the rising costs of inflation, the organization is wrestling with the idea of giving chickens away in their holiday meal boxes, rather than turkeys.Director Aaron Murphy says the organization is … Read more
It’s time to think about the beauty in the trees. Smokymountains.com has released its annual interactive map that allows users to determine when to expect the most vibrant fall colors based on location. Here in Northeast Tennessee a minimal change in the color of the leaves began in mid-September, and the colors will continue to … Read more
While it isnt known if they know each other, Police arrested an Abingdon woman accused of hitting a pedestrian with her vehicle following an argument on Tuesday.Authorities say the suspect, identified as Amber Laws, and the victim had been vacuuming out their car at 930 W. Main St. when they began arguing. Laws then allegedly … Read more
With so many homeless and a misdimeanor law for anyone camping on sidewalks and walkways, Bristol, Virginia Vice Mayor Neal Osborne says it’s not surprising the Salvation Amy is seeing an uptick in people looking for help.With the city’s public camping ban in effect, Osborne says the city will do what it can to assist … Read more
Unfortunately, a Bristol, Virginia, couple has been arrested in connection with a sex crimes investigation involving a 14-year-old, according to police.Charles Iman, 54, is being held without bond in the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail. Denise Iman, 48, is facing a charge of obstruction of justice. She has been released on a $2,000 bond.The Bristol, Virginia … Read more
East Tennessee State University says it has found housing for all of the 75 students who were temporarily placed in hotels at the beginning of the semester due to on-campus dorms being full.