News Staff The Greene County Sheriff’s Department will host the National Drug Take-Back Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30th at three collection sites, Sheriff Wesley Holt said in a news release.The event is held in partnership with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.There will be three parking lot drop-off sites:North Greene High School, 4675 … Read more
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is still partnering work with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department (GCSD) following a double homicide in Greene County.According to a TBI spokesperson, the incident occurred at a home along Old Snapps Ferry Road in Chuckey. It remains unclear when the reported double homicide happened, but the TBI stated Greene … Read more
Dozens of teens from several states helped install free smoke detectors in local neighborhoods including in Northeast Tennessee.Officials with the American Red Cross say it’s saving lives and promoting community service in the next generation.It’s a project the Red Cross has done for years. The groups started by learning from Bristol, Virginia firefighters how to … Read more
On Thursday, April 28, Food City locations across the region will host a company-wide hiring event. The grocery chain hopes to hire 1,500 new workers in both full-time and part-time positions.Positions available include both entry-level jobs and experienced, skilled positions. Warehouse and distribution positions are also available.According to a release from Food City, the event … Read more
With all the proceeds going to the Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, classic cars, competitive bidding, and supporting a worthy cause are all on the list as Dealers Auto Auction of East Tennessee brings to the Tri-Cities region its first-ever classic car auction.It is set for today and tomowwo, the two-day event is open … Read more
Virginia prosecution on Thursday rested its case against a Bristol, Virginia police officer accused of murdering Jonathen Kohler as he remained in his vehicle.Officer Johnathan Brown appeared calm in court as the Commonwealth presented its case against him – a case that charged him with the murder of Kohler, along with malicious shooting and the … Read more
Saying the area is limited in healthcare options, Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap has received a major expansion to its memory care unit. The unit previously could only hold 13 patients; it can now hold 36.Kelsey King, is the marketing director for Heritage Hall. Once the expansion was complete, it needed a name. That’s … Read more
Jonesborough will host its Town Wide Yard Sale for the first time in five years next month. According to a press release from the town states that on Saturday, May 14, vendors will line Boone Street and Main Street sidewalks in downtown Jonesborough. The yard sale is part of the “500 mile US-11 Antique Alley … Read more
The Bristol Tennessee Police Department is unmasking a new vehicle design that will be patrolling the city streets.The department is unveiling six new cars this year that has this new city design for Bristol, along with a blue stripe.The design will replace the black and white cruisers that have been in service since 2014, and … Read more
Though efforts are now underway to address jail overcrowding, finding qualified workers to guard inmates at the Sullivan County jail has become a big problem.Construction continues at the Sullivan County jail, where a 90-million dollar expansion is expected to add an additional 560 beds.Right now, Sheriff Cassidy says they’re looking to hire 14 correction officers.Sheriff … Read more