News Staff On the first day Northeast Tennessee voters could cast their ballots, Gary McAllister, the chairman of the Washington Co. Election Commission says over 100 cast their ballot in Washington County just Wednesday morning.“We’re excited about that,” McAllister said. “Looking forward to a lot more coming through.”The first day of early voting also marked the debut … Read more
Two residents of Sullivan County are being charged with felony aggravated child abuse and neglect following an examination of the home where disgusting conditions were found by the tennessee Deaprtment of Children Services.. According to a release from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), Sarah Beth Black, 29, and Austin Hunter Cox, 31, were arrested … Read more
With land donated by Cassidy Methodist Church, the Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department has been working on a new substation for several years that will reduce response times.Ground is now broken for the new Indian Springs substation. The building will be 4,000 square feet and have two bays and a community room, along with sleeping … Read more
Councilman Kevin Wingard was the lone no vote among Bristol, Virginia city leaders voting for the school board to move forward with $27 million in loans through the Industrial Development Authority for a school construction project.The funds will be applied to construction costs and fees to build a new intermediate school next to Van Pelt … Read more
According to the Kingsport Police Department (KPD), a man arrived at an undisclosed area hospital with what appeared to be a gunshot wound Wednesday morning.The man, who was later transported to a nearby hospital in a neighboring jurisdiction, has serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Now KPD’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate. Anyone … Read more
A release from Cumberland Gap National Historic Park revealed that 21 area agencies will train for emergency response to crashes that involve vehicles located in a tunnel. A release says Park Rangers at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park are called to respond to traffic accidents in and around the tunnel more often than any other … Read more
Meals will be on a carryout status while the Salvation Army of Kingsport is making repairs after a water break caused major damage.A burst sprinkler caused damage to the two-floor facility, which displaced guests for a couple of days.Salvation Army Captain Rebekah Abram says the damage will cost thousands of dollars and take about a … Read more
A Maryville doctor in East Tennessee who pleaded guilty in federal court to running his Knoxville pain clinic as an illegal drug premise has been sentenced.Dr. David Newman, 61, of Maryville has been sentenced to three years of probation with 100 hours of community service, a fine of $10,000 and a special assessment of $100. … Read more
Following several days of widespread wildfires throughout the region, the Kingsport Fire Marshal lifted the ban on all outdoor burning inside the Kingsport city limits.While burning natural materials such as brush and leaves is allowed in Kingsport, fire officials srtill have the following rules:Burning leaves, branches, tree limbs, twigs, lawn clippings, woody vegetation, yard trimmings, … Read more
Although he was wearing a helmet, a motorcyclist fleeing from officers died in a single-vehicle crash on Monday night, according to Virginia State Police (VSP).According to a release from VSP, a 2001 Honda Shadow motorcycle was traveling south on Route 611 when it ran off the right side of the road and hit an embankment … Read more