News Staff Virginia drivers may be seeing changes to prices at the Department of Motor Vehicles depending on the type of vehicle registered. It’s called the Mileage Choice program and it begins on July 1st. Officials say it involves getting a mileage device installed and it’s a voluntary option that allows drivers of fuel-efficient vehicles and electric … Read more
Anticipating the cost to be 100-thousand dollars, a Johnson City non-profit is looking to raise money to replace its roof.Good Samaritan Ministries in downtown will hold a virtual live auction called “Under This Roof” on June 3.Ministry leaders say the current roof has significant leaking. Over the years Good Samaritan has helped hundreds of people … Read more
Former Kingsport Mayor, Dennis Phillips is now CEO of NETNHUB. It’s a new private-sector funded economic development organization,helping maximize the potential of Northeast Tennessee cities. Phillips say he plans to lead the company for about two years and then hand it over to someone younger to take the reins.
Discounts and deals aplenty are being featured today Friday, May 6 as First Friday returns to Downtown Elizabethton.This year, Carter County Bank is kicking off the season with a Food Truck Competition.At 5:30 p.m., at least 7 food trucks will gather at Covered Bridge Park to present their dishes to be judged in five categories.udges … Read more
51 new jobs are coming to Sullivan County through Tri-City Extrusion, Inc.investing more than $30 million to expand in Sullivan County, officials announced Thursday.Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Tri-City Extrusion, Inc. (TCE) officials announced made the announcement. The expansion also includes a new 120,500-square-foot facility at … Read more
Ever thought of going to the Kingsport Library to borrow a shovel? The ‘Library of Things’ allows anyone with a library card to borrow things like shovels, rakes, a posthole digger, leafblowers, soccer balls, a stud finder, pickleball, kickball and more. A release from the library says people can use them infrequently or test them … Read more
At the Johnson City Farmers Market, local vendors will be back under the pavilion with resellers and other vendors in the parking lot when the market opens on Saturday morning.“We have changed our setup to come inside,” said Tiffany Stanley, Johnson City Farmers Market President. “We will also be featuring vendors outside of the market. … Read more
While hundreds of Tennesseans are trying to get reimbursed for pothole damage, there are certain restrictions. Since the start of 2022, the Tennessee Department of Treasury has received 2,550 claims due to damage caused by a pothole. However, officials said almost 150 of the claims are not eligible because the damage did not happen on … Read more
Connect Downtown Johnson City is hosting a May the 4th Sip, Shop and Stroll. City leaders and business owners encourage community members to head downtown for this Star Wars-themed event from 5-9 pm today.Tickets, which cost $15, include a wine tumbler, which can be taken to each stop at participating merchants for a drink.
It’s getting too crowded at a local animal shelter so the Hawkins County Humane Society, the animal rescue organization announced Tuesday night that it has lowered the rates to adopt dogs and cats.A post on Facebook stated that all spayed and neutered dogs will now be $50, and all fixed cats can find a home … Read more