News Staff Abingdon Police responded to the Bradley and Preston Street area on Tuesday after receiving reports of a woman covered in blood with her hands tied behind her back, according to a release from the department.When police found the woman, she said a man had held her captive and assaulted her by binding her hands and … Read more
There’s been controveersy surrounding how to fund the animal shelter owned jointly by Carter County and Elizabethton. Now, a new contract approved by county commissioners sets clear guidelines on who is responsible for what.The contract states the county will cover 60 percent and the city 40 percent. A new smaller board will operate the shelter, … Read more
Johnson City leaders are looking to hear from the community regarding the city’s projects and progress.According to a release, the survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete and is available at https://www.johnsoncitytn.org/residents/citizen_survey.php According to city leaders responses from previous surveys have sparked improvements to the downtown area, officials said, and will help determine what is to … Read more
To prepare for the upcoming snow season the City of Kingsport is conducting its annual snow plow inspections.Kingsport has 40 vehicles equipped with snow plows and salt spreaders plus three additional trucks for placing pre-treatment and anti-icing brine on roads prior to snow events.The city says it currently has 4,300 tons of salt on hand … Read more
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that it is investigating two deaths after deputies found the bodies of a man and woman in a residence on Fifth Street.SCSO Capt. Andy Seabolt tells news outlets that while the deaths are considered suspicious, there is no danger to the public.The identities of those killed have not … Read more
Authorities in Bristol, Virginia, are investigating after a car slammed into an apartment building at a high rate of speed Tuesday morning. It all happened at Leisure Park Towers on Moore Street. The driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.Police say the vehicle that came down Moore Street, down the … Read more
Beginning November 9th, FoundersForge is helping innovators and entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. The non-profit is now accepting applications to its Startup Bootcamp.The Startup Bootcamp is tailored to a person’s needs through education, mentorship and access to potential customers. David Nelson, the FoundersForge director says the program is customized to fit an individual … Read more
Food City officials have announced the grocery chain will host a company-wide hiring event on Thursday ahead of the holiday season.A release said that candidates can visit any Food City location from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. for full or part-time positions. Applications are also available online.The business is looking to hire 1,500 team members … Read more
A former Church Hill Rescue Squad and Hawkins County Volunteer Fireman’s Association (HCVFA) leader has pleaded guilty to two counts of theft that spanned across two agencies.A release from the Tennessee’s Comptroller’s Office revealed Carla Dykes stole at least $47,073 from the Church Hill Rescue Squad between January 2013 and August 2020, stating the former … Read more
The Mountain View Country Market’s ninth annual fall festival over the weekend was a huge success, as evidenced by the hundreds of vehicles that parked at the Erwin Highway location on both days.Both locals and visitors to the area shopped from a choice of over 100 vendors, whose entire rental fees were donated to an … Read more