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Tri-Cities Schools Rank High

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Some great education news! Several schools in the Tri-Cities region have earned a spot on the U.S. News & World Report’s first Best Elementary, Middle Schools list.A release from Kingsport City Schools says that Johnson and Adams elementary schools and Robinson Middle all made the list to rank in the top 30% of all public … Read more

Commissioner Of The Revenue Election

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As Bristol, Virginia residents go to the polls, you will have the chance to vote for the city’s next Commissioner of the Revenue.Three candidates are seeking the office, which is responsible for real estate assessments, personal property tax, meals, lodging, and admissions taxes, business licenses, and state income tax.Early voting in the city runs through … Read more

ETSU Marching Band Competition

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East Tennessee State University will again host one of 22 Bands of America regional championships this year.The marching band competition will take place on Oct. 31 inside the Mini Dome.“Hosting a Bands of America regional championship is a huge win for our university and the Appalachian Highlands,” ETSU President Brian Noland said in a news … Read more

James Wright Trial Set

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A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing three women in the Mendota area of Washington County, Virginia in 2019.Records from the Washington County, Va. Circuit Court state the trial against James Wright will begin on Nov. 22, 2021 at 9 a.m.Wright previously admitted to killing the three women.

JC Are You Ready To Serve

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You have until November 26th to register for the Johnson City “Are You Ready to Serve?”, a speed dating-like mixer to connect prospective volunteers with boards and committees that play a role in city government.“What we recognized in reviewing applications for board and committee appointments was that there were a lot of boards and committees … Read more

Greenville Nuclear Discovery

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A recent inspection by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission at Nuclear Fuel Services Inc., in Erwin found a “Severity Level IV” violation for what the NRC terms “contaminated items” in an off-site warehouse.The material was found inside “legacy equipment” stored at the NFS Industrial Park Facility near the Unicoi County site.The NFS operation is about two-tenths … Read more

KP Juveniles Arrested

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Police in Kingsport are searching for even more suspects in a sting of crimes that have happened over the last month in the city.So far, two juveniles have been taken into custody. Police say the two juveniles first landed on their radar after a recent spike in auto burglaries and thefts.Officer Tom Patton with the … Read more

Graveyard Glow Run

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You’re encouraged to wear a halloween costumer you can run in for the CURE International ETSU “Graveyard Glow Run” Wednesday night.At 7 p.m. Oct. 27, rather than the witching hour, runners will start at ETSU’s Center for Physical Activity.Registration is $20 per spine-chilling participant, and proceeds will benefit the organization’s mission of relief and healing … Read more

Opioid Settlement Funds

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With 20 million dollars coming to the East Tennessee region from the Baby Doe opioid settlement area governments are deciding on the best way to use the funds. According to Washington County, TN health commissioners the region will be better off if Northeast Tennessee counties collaborate in their use of the funds.East Tennessee State University … Read more

JC Police Officer Arrested

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A Johnson City police officer accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend is now behind bars.According to court documents, 46-year-old David Smith was charged with aggravated domestic assault. The incident happened Saturday morning. A police report says Smith is accused of shoving the victim into cabinets, placing a gun to her head and telling her … Read more