News Staff The trial of the man accused of shooting the Norton police chief in 2021 has been pushed back to allow for a mental evaluation.James Buckland was originally scheduled to go on trial next week, but that was moved to May.A grand jury indicted Buckland on 17 charges, including attempted murder, after police said he shot … Read more
A new Crumbl Cookies location is nearly ready to open.After delays in December, the bakery is set to open Jan. 28 near Five Guys on North Roan Street.Looking at the company’s online menu, local sweet enthusiasts can enjoy a wide array of confections from Cinnamon Fry Bread to the classic chocolate chip.
The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors called upon the school board to change course Tuesday night after the system elected to continue requiring masking in schools.The school board’s decision to continue masking defies orders established by Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, which states that parents have the right to choose whether to send their children … Read more
Funding has been approved for Sullivan County to move to a new election system.The cost for the new system is around $800,000.The new system will be a paper ballot system, moving away from the electronic screen and wheel.Election officials say voters will get their paper ballot, make their selections and then scan their ballot into … Read more
Nonprofits in Northeast Tennessee may want to listen up. You can apply for the United Way’s second year of Social Innovation Grants.A release from the United Way of East TN Highlands states three grants in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to local nonprofits.The Social Innovation Fund was created in 2020 to “drive social … Read more
The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) is currently seeking potential candidates to join their team.According to a release from the KPD, applicants have until Feb. 6 to apply. The KPD is expected to hire “several” individuals in the role of Police Officer.Following the Feb. 6 deadline, all applicants will receive a confirmation email regarding instructions and … Read more
The Hawkins County Commission approved new road use restrictions on a narrow, winding road that could put a prospective quarry in jeopardy.Jim Town Road, just outside Rogersville, now has a weight restriction of 20,000 lbs., effectively immediately. Hawkins County commissioners voted to approve the restriction 17-2 due to resident concerns about safety and road conditions.In … Read more
Food City and Hormel Foods have partnered to make a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.Through the program Hormel Hams for Hunger, the two companies donated $50,000 worth of hams to the food bank, as well as almost $4,000 in Food City gift cards.Second Harvest Executive Director Rhonda Chafin says the donations … Read more
Tusculum University is prepared to help you with your taxes this year, and for free.Tusculum is participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program which will provide free tax services by appointment to those who qualify.Services will be offered in rooms one and five of the Meen Center on the Greeneville campus as well as … Read more
The Washington County, Tennessee Animal Shelter is now reopened after closing its adoption center in late December.A post from the shelter states the adoption center reopened under the following hours:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday: 1-6 p.m.Sunday, Wednesday: Closed.The shelter closed on Dec. 27 stating that the adoption center would close temporarily due to the COVID-19 cases among … Read more