News Staff The Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) continues to search for two men after a fatal shooting on Hillside Drive in Elizabethton Saturday morning. Justin Michael Brady, 25, and Kenneth Matthew Dayton, 40, are wanted by the sheriff’s office for questioning regarding the homicide, according to a release from the CCSO.Arrest warrants are now issued for … Read more
A coach considered a legend in Carter County has died.A former Happy Valley High School coach and player told news outlets that Charlie Bayless died early this morning.Bayless coached Happy Valley High School’s basketball team to 964 wins during his time as head coach. He also led them to nine state tournament appearances and won … Read more
A structural engineer will examine a building at 23 6th St. in downtown Bristol, Tennessee after nearby owners noticed glass breaking and brick falling from the structure on Sunday.A release from Bristol, Tennessee leaders on Monday revealed that 6th Street reopened for traffic after a structure investigation prompted a portion of the street to close … Read more
Elizabethton High School has received a $10,000 grant to help preserve a special part of the school system’s history that will involve two lucky high school students.The grant was given by the American Rescue Plan Humanities Grants for Libraries.The money will help support paid internships this summer.Two students will be chosen to help collect and … Read more
Following up on an earlier story, a memorial fund has been set up for fallen Big Stone Gap police officer Michael Chandler’s daughter.Chandler was killed in the line of duty on November 13.The Virginia Police Benevolent Association along with the Police Benevolent Foundation started the fund. All of the proceeds will go to the support … Read more
Two Sullivan County legislators are sponsoring a bill that families of victims are praising in the Tennessee General Assembly that would expand the list of criminal offenses that are ineligible for parole, most of which are violent crimes.HB 2656 and SB 2248 would eliminate parole for those convicted of 14 types of offense. It is … Read more
Tennessee state lawmakers have approved adding a new song to the list of official state songs.Both the Tennessee Senate and House voted this week to make “I’ll Leave My Heart in Tennessee” by Dailey and Vincent and written by Karen Staley an official state song.Dailey and Vincent performed the song for members of the Tennessee … Read more
According to the CDC, drug overdoses kill more than 100,000 people in America every year. That’s more than vehicle crashes and gun deaths combined.The TBI created a Drug-Related Death Task Force in 2019 to help combat drug related overdoses in Sullivan County.TBI Asst. Special Agent in Charge, Chuck Kimbril said they work with local law … Read more
A new bill is getting attention across Tennessee.If approved, HB1866 would strip visitation rights from parents who have not paid child support for three years.House Republican Majority Whip Johnny Garrett says the idea behind the bill is to prioritize children.Democratic Representative Antonio Parkinson also chimed in on the bill, saying: “I agree that child support … Read more
Fire crews are back on the scene today after protected two homes from a fire that grew to at least 12 acres in Scott County on Wednesday.According to Bill Miller of the Virginia Department of Forestry, crews were first alerted to a growing brush fire near Eaton Hill Rd in the afternoon. Then in the … Read more