News Staff A former manager Amy Oaks Turner of Charley’s Philly Steaks in Johnson City has pleaded guilty to attempted tax evasion and theft between $10,000 and $60,000.The two felony counts stem from tax returns filed from January 2015 through March 2019 when she worked as a manager at the restaurant, a release from the Tennessee Department … Read more
A Johnson City man who admitted to having child pornography on his phone has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, according to an affidavit.Drew Postlewaite was charged following a Johnson City Police Department and FBI investigation.He also admitted to using the internet and social media platforms to distribute child … Read more
Something that’s been asked for is finally happening for Elizabethton soon having a new access point to the Watauga River under the Lynn Avenue Bridge.The project is a joint partnership between the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the city of Elizabethton and the Tennessee Valley Authority. It’s expected to open July … Read more
With discussions and planning lasting for the past decade East Tennessee State University Athletics held a ceremony Friday before breaking ground on a new indoor training facility for the school’s baseball team.Donors, community leaders and school officials met at Thomas Stadium to announce the project. Today we begin a training facility enhancement to Thomas Stadium, … Read more
Several Florida men were sentenced by a federal judge in Greeneville for their roles in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme.Peter Bolos, 44, of Tampa, was convicted by a federal jury in December 2021 of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and Michael Palso, 48, of Tampa, previously pleaded guilty to his role in the … Read more
In addition to running out of space at the current site, the Carter County landfill is trying to address ongoing problems with its solid waste program.One of the most pressing problems was with the landfill trash compactor, which needed an engine to be replaced.The county commission recently approved $42,000 to replace the current engine, which … Read more
This Saturday marks the start of National Safe Boating Week. For the first time ever, Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Chapter of the American Canoe Association are teaming up to offer low-cost kayaking instruction. Unfortunately, according to the Tennessee Chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA), Tennessee has led the state the last two … Read more
A woman Crystal Carter, 45, who had previously been reported missing was located and is safe, according to the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) on Thursday. Carter had reportedly not been seen “for a few days,” a release from the department on Wednesday stated. A day later, she is no longer considered missing.Detectives revealed they never … Read more
There’s a bit of a mystery as the U.S. Postal Service’s lease with Johnson City for the Main Street post office is expiring in one year, and city leaders say they haven’t heard from anyone at the post office.Assistant city manager Charlie Stahl says he sent a letter to the post office a year ago … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is beginning the project to improve I-81 N near exit 17 which will result in 24-hour lane closures throughout June.According to a news release, the first lane closure will start at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 5 and will run until 6 a.m. on Thursday, June 9 to replace … Read more