News Staff Since pleading guilty an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office led to the arrest of an emergency response team leader in Hawkins County.A release states that Michael Thacker pleaded guilty to theft over $2,500, one count of fraud using a debit card and one count of forgery.The charges stem from an investigation that accuses Thacker … Read more
Some fun is headed to Bristol Motor Speedway. Officials have announced that fans can expect double the fun at Country Thunder Bristol next fall.Jason Aldean and Morgan Wallen will headline the two-day event on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, a release from BMS states, giving fans the opportunity to experience performances from one of country … Read more
More than 600 Bristol, Tennessee residents have applied to the United Way of Bristol’s air purifier program and now an additional 50 purifiers are available.The United Way partnered with the city to provide the air purifiers to residents impacted by the landfill’s odors.The Bristol, Tennessee City Council voted Tuesday night to expand the program with … Read more
Then on the education front, Johnson City Schools are looking for parents, teachers, students and other community members willing to sit on subcommittees.As the Johnson City Board of Education builds their next five-year plan they are asking members of the community to take seats on subcommittees to help with the process.If you’d like more information … Read more
One of the region’s largest grocery chains will have tickets on sale ahead of the Food City Dirt Race and Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt in April.A release from Bristol Motor Speedway states that fans can purchase tickets at any Food City location at the customer service area.Food City Dirt Race tickets are $60 for … Read more
The Bristol, Virginia school board has reaffirmed their commitment to consolidate the three oldest elementary schools and build a new one.The plan is to build onto the campus of Van Pelt to create a new intermediate school.It would combine Stonewall Jackson, Washington and Lee and Highland View.A new school hasn’t been built in 50 years.
Washington County, Tennessee has set a deadline of April 2022 seeking proposals on how to utilize the Baby Doe opioid litigation settlement funds: The Washington County Commission says in a resolution it’s seekingCounty allocations (funds that address county system costs incurred in the past due to opioid crisis or increase county capacity to address recovery … Read more
The stench from the mandfill in Briostol, VA has prompted Bristol, Tennessee City Council members to unanimously vote to allow outside legal counsel to pursue legal action against their Northern neighbor Bristol, Virginia.“We have been put in this position by Bristol, Virginia,” said Bristol, Tennessee vice mayor Vince Turner.The resolution, which was passed without opposition … Read more
An investigation continues by the Kingsport Fire Department after a crew responded to a house fire on the 400 block of Gibson Mill Road Wednesday morning, according to a release.A spokesperson with the department revealed that while the house received minor damage, no injuries were reported, and firefighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly.The … Read more
Applications are now being accepted for a number of positions within the Kingsport fire department.Kingsport Fire Department Public Education Officer Barry Brickey says multiple positions are opening after some long-time firefighters plan to retire.Those interested can apply through the city’s online job board.Firefighter testing is set for January 12th.