News Staff Golf cart manufacturer MD Carts has annoucned it will expand it’s business in Johnson City, adding about 150 jobs to the economy. MC Carts, located on Eddie Williams Road says it will expand at the former QEP Harris Flooring site. Right now, MD Carts employs about 50 people, but will add an automated line with … Read more
Democrats in Washington Countyu held a caucus on Saturday in Johnson City to select a nominee for the open seat on the County COmmission. The seat was left vacant due to the passing of commissioner Suzy Williams in June. Just one candidate, Raven Olson, filed to replace Williams. Olson is a Hampton High School biology … Read more
A fisherman on Watauga River has drowned after a tragic accidwent on Monday in Carter County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the 31 year old victim from Watauga and another male kayaker were fishing in separate kayaks. The man who survived was able to make it to shore and call 911. The incident happened … Read more
Sullivan County COmmissioners have approved the School Board’s proposed operating budget for the upcoming school year after months of debate and tension. Last week, the school board asked commissioenrs to reconsider after a previous budget was not approved. This time, the budget passed with 19 yes votes and one abstention. Four other commissioners were absent. … Read more
A community gathering over the weekend for Johnson City’s annual Emancipation Saturday. Tennesseee’s Emancipation Day is celebrated on August 8th each year. Organizers say the event is designed to support and learn about Emancipation Day, when slaves in Tennesseee learned they were free. The day featured live entertainment from Free Flow Band, Africa Live, Jeanine … Read more
A motorcyclist has died in a crash at Roan Mountain. Authorities shut down Highway 19E Saturday morning near State Route 143. The roadway was closed for several hours for the investigation. THP said a Mazda SUV was headed north on 19E when it attempted a left turn onto State Route 143 in front of an … Read more
Johnson City Police are investigating a fatal train versus pedestrian crash. It happened early Saturday morning downtown. JCPD says, just before 1am Saturday, a train struck the person on the tracks near Market Street and Windsor Way. The unnamed pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. No other details are being released, including the victm’s … Read more
Some Johnson County school board heard from upset parents Thursday night regarding a recent discussion between a choir teacher and a missle school class over state laws on gender pronouns in the classroom. Director of Schools Mischelle Simcox told the parents that the teacher has been told not to bring up the topic again, but … Read more
The Sullivan County School Board has unanimously approved a 2025 budget that includes a 15 percent pay raise for teachers and support staff. This will be the second time the school board has passed a busget and sent it on to the county commission. The first time back in June failed to get a majority … Read more
Mayors of both cities of Bristol came togetehr to hold a joint state of the cities speech. The event is held each year as a way to address local business owners, organizations and residents and how the two cities are working together to move the cities forward. Both mayors used the word “unity” several times … Read more