News Staff Police have arrested a Johnson City woman, charging her with one count of felony child abuse.A release from the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) revealed that Heaven Deloach, of Johnson City, faces the charge that stems from a joint investigation by the JCPD and Department of Children’s Services.The investigation followed allegations of child abuse and … Read more
More and more people are wanting to meet the mountains, and that’s helped push the Johnson City metro area to #3 nationally in a Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com’s latest quarterly emerging housing markets index.The metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompassing Washington, Carter and Unicoi counties rose from #17 this spring in the comprehensive study that includes 300 … Read more
Damaged playground equipment at a Hawkins County Elementary School is the result of a suspected burglary on July 19 that led to nearly $7,000 in damages, according to an offense report from the sheriff’s office.The report stated officers responded to Surgoinsville Elementary School on July 20 when school officials noticed damaged door handles and windows. … Read more
Drivers are being reminded to understand kids can dart out in front of a car without notice as the school year begins and police are encouraging drivers to be aware of traffic safety.School zones will soon be strictly patrolled by Kingsport police, making sure drivers are obeying traffic laws. Motorists are encouraged to slow down, … Read more
Considering all the national negative events lately, a proposed plan is set in place to upgrade security cameras across the school district of Kingsport. The surveillance cameras will provide better visuals and functionality.Superintendent of Kingsport City Schools, Andy True, said the new and improved cameras will better the safety of staff and students.
Unfortunately, Virginia State Police (VSP) recently announced operational changes to their MedFlight program due to a lack of pilots. Instead of operating for 24 hours, they’re operating 16 hours a day from 8 a.m. to midnight. The temporary hour change took effect Sunday, July 24.The agency is now looking to fill four pilot positions at … Read more
In addition to hosting shopping sprees for kids, Academy Sports this week gifted $3,000 to the Greene County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association.Store officials presented the gift card to the foster and adoption group in Johnson City. The funds are geared toward the association’s backpack drive.Academy Sport’s senior regional marketing specialist, Liza Arnold, said the … Read more
More than 200 runners joined together Saturday to compete in the first 5K obstacle run in support of Greeneville’s Isaiah 117 House.The event, hosted at Vallie View Farm in Chuckey, included a kids’ race, which took runners down a waterslide among other challenges, and a bigger, tougher 5K run with 20 obstacles for adults. Adult … Read more
Held since 1958, Gracie Weems was crowned Miss Fairest of the Fair Greene County Monday night on the opening night of the 72nd Greene County Fair.Weems, 19, is the daughter of Charles and Brandy Weems. She was sponsored by Karen Hubbell.Mary Beth Collette, 18, won the Miss Congeniality Trophy.It did rain quite a bit, but … Read more
Now there’s a lawsuit after a construction project along Volunteer Parkway in Bristol partially collapsed in late 2020, the project’s owner and insuring agency are at odds due to a disputed payout that could total in the millions of dollars.Paperwork filed with the United States District Courthouse in Greeneville by the Cincinnati Insurance Company (Cincinnati), … Read more