News Staff Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, along with all current police personnel and those who have served, were honored Tuesday during the dedication of the Greene County Law Enforcement Memorial on the grounds of the county Firearms Range and Sporting Complex on Hal Henard Road. More than 100 officers along with … Read more
The Greeneville Water Commission has unanimously recommended water and sewer tap fee increases during its recent meeting.The recommendation to increase tap fees will go before the Greeneville Board of Mayor and Aldermen to be considered for final approval. The increase will be subject to a public hearing at a Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting … Read more
With the arrival of Harvest season, Dollywood park-goers can enjoy fall-themed foods along with music from a wide range of genres. Dollywood is also holding its Great Pumpkin LumiNights event.At night, the park lights up as the glow of the Great Pumpkin LumniNights engulfs the area. Thousands of carved and glowing pumpkins are all over … Read more
A woman charged with murder in Sullivan County will face a trial in June next year according to court documents. Misty Magic James was given a trial date of June 26, 2023.James did not physically appear in court, but she did appear virtually. A status hearing was also set for March 2, along with a … Read more
Statistics from a traffic study conducted by a company that may partner with the city in placing school zone speed cameras in marked school zones were presented this week to the Tusculum Board of Mayor and Commissioners. The results show speeing in school zones is a problem in Tusculum.Police chief Danny Greene told commissioners that … Read more
Kingsport city schools have plans for a new interim superintendent, now that Dr. Jeff Moorhouse announced his retirement.Melissa Woods, board President, led a discussion Tuesday night explaining she will be working on behalf of the board to bring a proposed agreement to the October 11 th business meeting naming Dr. Chris Hampton as the KCS … Read more
In Johnson City, BrightRidge is now running the lines for new high-speed internet service in some Johnson City neighborhoods. Because of new funding, everyone in the city will have access two years sooner than expected.
Authorities arrested a convicted violent sex offender after he reportedly carjacked a woman’s vehicle, forced her to drive to an abandoned house, violated her and then abandoned her and her 1-year-old child. Johnson City police say the the arrest is thanks to surveillance footage from area businesses. A joint investigation by the Johnson City Police … Read more
In a first of its kind in the region, a new diagnostic medical sonography program is launching at Southwest Virginia Community College.Leaders from the college, Ballad Health, the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and Clinch Valley Health gathered recently to announce support, funding, and details on the new program.
The Washington County, Tennessee commission has approved funding to move forward with a plan to buy new paper-based voting machines, but they delayed action to move forward on a new facility for the election commission.The $700,000 approved by commissioners will allow the election commission to request bids for new voting machines. That’s to meet a … Read more