News Staff The Washington County Tennessee Animal Shelter is asking the public to donate dog toys like soft or plush ones for their summer toy drive.Dog toys can be dropped off anytime from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. The animal shelter is currently closed on Sunday and Wednesday.You can also make … Read more
An Afton man 53 year old Try Hunt faces a criminal charge following a July 10 incident.According to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hunt, a landlord, allegedly entered a tenant’s residence without permission.Hunt had been carrying a tire tool as he walked through an open door, the release stated.No further details … Read more
A resolution approved by the Greene County Budget and Finance Committee this week would give Greene County Commissioners a pay raise if the measure is approved by the full County Commission at a future meeting.The resolution would raise pay for Greene County Commissioners from $50 per County Commission meeting to $300 for each of those … Read more
Now in its second year, police in Kingsport are warning drivers to watch your speed and pay attention to the roadway.The Kingsport Police Department has launched it’s annual “Summer of Safety” traffic enforcement campaign in response to growing concerns about an increase in traffic violations. Officials say your likelihood of getting a verbal or written … Read more
The 2020 median household income in the U.S. was $67,521, a decrease of 2.9% from 2019. COVID-19 in 2020 drastically altered income and poverty levels, along with consumer habits and job opportunities.Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning counties in Tennessee using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by 2020 5-year estimate … Read more
With state law enforcement noting an increasing in drive-by shootings there’s a new law is cracking down on drive-by shooters in Tennessee.As of July 1, if a person is convicted of aggravated assault by using or displaying a deadly weapon, they will be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided by law if the violation … Read more
Those interested in supporting Greene County’s Isaiah 117 House will have two opportunities this month.The first of those will be July 16-17, when lemonade stands across the county will be collecting funds for the nonprofit organization. Then on July 23, the organization will hold its first 5K obstacle run at Vallie View Farm in Chuckey … Read more
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is warning residents about potential online scams involving cattle purchases online.State officials posted to their Facebook page about a Coffee County farmer who spoke to an alleged scammer claiming to be in Arkansas about purchasing livestock on a site called ‘Cattle Exchange.’The farmer saw photos/video of the cattle and settled … Read more
Five-year-old Abigail Troutman of Bristol, VA was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in May.Her parents found a tick on the side of her head and soon after symptoms started to appear.Abigail’s treatment started in their hometown of Johnson City. They went to Knoxville where neurologists diagnosed her.Abigail and her mom Elizabeth are now in … Read more
A no fireworks law didn’t seem to stop some people. Police departments in two of the Tri-Cities responded to more than 200 complaints of fireworks over the 4th of July weekend.According to Tom Patton, public information officer for the Kingsport Police Department, officers received 64 complaints of fireworks disturbances from Friday, July 1 through Monday, … Read more