News Staff An Elizabethton man was sentenced this week to serve 210 months in prison after investigators found thousands of images of child pornography on his computer in 2019.A release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) states James Catoe, 48, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography. Catoe will have to submit to … Read more
A federal judge in Abingdon has ruled that Bristol Compressors violated the WARN Act and must pay former employees.Judge James Jones ruled that the company was not exempt from giving employees 60 days’ notice of termination as required under the WARN Act. As a result, the former employees “are entitled to payment for the workdays … Read more
While economists say on a national level, the supply chain is experiencing several challenges, which is likely the result of COVID-19 disruptions plus, shortages of workers, equipment, space and a rise in transportation costs have contributed to making the issue worse.However because of these challenges, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee says they have … Read more
Then the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced various items have been voluntarily recalled at Kroger stores across Tennessee and Kentucky after pieces of plastic were found in a supplier ingredient although no one is being being hurt.According to the FDA announcement, the items that were recalled are Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods’ Chicken Caesar Wrap, … Read more
To help feed families iin the area, Food City stores are now raising money for the grocery chain’s annual Race Against Hunger campaign.Last year’s campaign brought in more than $602,400 for local hunger relief organizations.“Through our loyal customers, we are able to accept donations at our registers in $1, $3 or $5 amounts, or you … Read more
The Health Wagon is hosting a free dental event coming up later this week in Wise.Thursday’s event is called the ‘Davey’s Dental Shuffle’ in honor of the organization’s operation director who passed away.Officials at the Health Wagon said it is an opportunity for patients to meet the clinic’s dentist, Dr. Olivia Stallard, and also get … Read more
On a cold blustery day voters came out and elected R. Tyrone Foster to replace Bristol, Virginia Sheriff David Maples by a margin of 150 votes.According to a final tally by Bristol, Virginia election officials, a total of 2,554 votes were cast in Foster’s favor compared to candidate Charlie Thomas’s 2,404.
In Virginia’s race for Governor Democrat Terry McAuliffe sent well wishes and congratulations to Republican Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin saying he was glad they were both in the fight for the values they each believe in.McAuliffe had previously served as governor in Virginia, preceding Gov. Ralph Northam from 2014 until 2018.
Cloe Barker has been re-elected as Bristol, Virginia’s commissioner of revenue.Barker has worked with the office for 35 years and previously served as chief deputy under previous commissioner Terry Frye.
A Johnson City food trailer that is known for its Philly cheesesteak sandwiches is up for sale.According to a social media post, the Alley Kat food trailer equipped with freezers, fridges, a flat top grill, deep fryers and more is ready for a new owner.The post also states that along with the fully-loaded 16×20 foot … Read more