News Staff Starting today, crews will be continuing work on underground infrastructure as part of the West Walnut Street Redevelopment Project. West Watauga and Sevier streets will be closed from State of Franklin Road to West Walnut Street on Monday and Tuesday.No traffic including emergency traffic will be able to pass during this time.Paving crews will also … Read more
With the theme United We’re Strong, United Way of Greater Kingsport held a campaign celebration this week.Even though they haven’t achieved their goal of $3 million raised yet, the non-profit has received more than $2.5 million in cash donations and pledges.The money raised will stay in the greater Kingsport community to improve the lives of … Read more
Thanksgiving is just days away and the Kingsport fire department has some crucial safety tips: When cooking on the stovetop stay in the kitchen so that you can keep a close eye on your food.When cooking turkey, stay in your home and check on the turkey frequently.As the stove is hot, you should keep kids … Read more
With mllions of dollars coming to localities across Northeast Tennessee, now the time is coming for local governments to decide how to spend it.The American Rescue Plan will give over $360 billion to state and local governments across the nation to spend on a variety of needs. Sullivan and Washington Counties are two of the … Read more
It seems then governor’s hiring plan is causing some tension.The Tennessee Highway Patrol is getting some backlash after they request $3.5 million in funding for an additional 25 trooper positions.Governor Bill Lee recently made the pitch that he wants officers that are upset with vaccine mandates in other states to come and help fill trooper … Read more
A pre-Christmas gift. With one of the most traveled holidays of the year approaching, there’s at least one thing Tennessee drivers won’t have to worry about this Thanksgiving. The Tennessee Department of Transportation plans to halt all lane closures on interstates and state highways for holiday travel.As crews anticipate higher traffic volumes across the state, … Read more
A project is underway to bring running water to residents of an area in Southwest Virginia who have been without it for two years.Local and state leaders have secured nearly $2 million to fund water lines for people in the Blackgum Lane area of Scott Co., Va.Until now residents have been forced to bring in … Read more
Jonesborough is getting into the Christmas spirit with several Christmas-themed events. Festivities will begin with the ‘Whoville’ event, where visitors can dress up as a character from Whoville and receive a “Grinch treat.” The Grinch and other characters will also be making an appearance. This event will take place on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. … Read more
It was an emotional evening on the UVA Wise campus as family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers said goodbye to Big Stone Gap officer Michael Chandler, who was killed in the line of duty last weekend.Police officers from across the state and several of Virginia’s new government leaders paid tribute.Commonwelath’s Attorney Chuck Slemp says … Read more
A former Sullivan County teacher continues to fight to get his job back.Matthew Hawn is appealing a termination hearing officer’s decision to uphold the firing. A hearing is set for December 14.Hawn was a tenured high school teacher until the school board voted to dismiss him on charges of insubordination and unprofessional behavior.