News Staff Here’s some summer fun.The Kingsport Splash Pad is now open for the summer season all the way until the end of September.The splash pad will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. every day. Features of the facility include surface water jets, a snake head water spray, run-through loops with water jets, rotating water … Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill into law that will create a statewide registry of unlicensed adult care facilities and stiffen penalties for facilities that continue operating without a license. It creates a searchable registry within the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability and moves the criminal penalty for operating a facility without … Read more
According to a release from the City of Kingsport, “Saturdays with the Chef” is set to start June 4 at the Kingsport Farmers Market with free demonstrations and tips from experts in the Tri-Cities food scene.Starting at 9 a.m. each Saturday in June and July (aside from July 2), attendees can watch local chefs work … Read more
Some closure into a terrible boating accident. The woman killed in a crash on South Holston Lake Monday has been identified by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.Samantha Jo Hess, 23, of Kingsport, was killed in a crash involving a deck boat and a jet ski on South Holston Lake in Sullivan County.The crash happened around … Read more
Greeneville High School officials are now looking for a new principal after a short-term resignation left the position open.According to a press release and Greeneville City Schools (GCS) officials, Martin McDonald resigned from his position Tuesday morning “effective immediately.”In the meantime, Jeff Townsley is slated to act as interim principal until the selection process is … Read more
A total of $1 million has been awarded to Wise County to construct a new sewer line for area residents.According to a release from Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), another $500,000 was awarded to the county by the Appalachian Regional Commission in order to build the Glamorgan sewer line. The funds follow another 2020 grant of … Read more
This Memorial Day weekend, scout troops from across our region are paying their respects to those who gave their lives for our freedom.The Johnson City ceremony is a long-held tradition and Eastman employees are also joining. Organizers say all 1,700 graves at Mountain Home National Cemetery were honored with a flag and a salute.
Franklin Delano Grizzel, 83, has been found safe according to the TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation).A Silver Alert was issued Monday morning for Franklin Delano Grizzel, 83, who was last seen in Church Hill, Tennessee.
Some shake, rattle and roll when a small earthquake shook Western North Carolina near Carter County Saturday night.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 1.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in Mitchell County, roughly five and a half miles east of Bakersville. The USGS’ interactive map shows the earthquake’s point of origin right along the Mitchell … Read more
The Carter County Board of Education is on the search for a new Director of Schools after Dr. Tracy McAbee announced his departure earlier this month. Soon, the board will meet in a special called meeting where they will receive the candidate applications and documents. This will be the first time candidates will see the … Read more