News Staff The man fatally shot at a downtown Johnson City bar has been identified in court documents that reveal more details in the shooting.According to an affidavit filed in the General Session Court of Washington County, officers responded to Tipton Street Pub Friday morning and found Ryan Nicholson dead inside. Nicholson was laying on his back … Read more
A construction project to be aware of in Johnson City. You’re urged to travel cautiously as workers install new sewer lines on West State of Franklin Road all this week.A release from city officials said drivers should expect a variety of closures and detours between Sevier and Commerce streets and Buffalo Street:
There’s an update on a case we’ve been following for you. Washington County authorities are revealing further details surrounding a shooting on Ted Brown Road in the South Central community earlier in October.A release from the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said that officers continue searching for Brantley A. Freshour, 24, who is accused … Read more
Attorneys for a Tennessee state senator are seeking an acquittal or new trial after the Democrat was convicted of four counts of wire fraud last month.The motion, filed Oct. 8 on behalf of Sen. Katrina Robinson, argue that “the government created a mess in this case when they over-reached and charged Ms. Robinson with crimes, … Read more
The Bristol, Virginia City Council has approved joining the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority and closing the city jail.The jail authority includes a number of counties in Southwest Virginia and the City of Norton.Council members voted 3-2 Tuesday night in favor of closing the city’s 53-year-old jail and housing inmates at the Southwest Virginia Regional … Read more
The Bristol, Virginia City Council has approved joining the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority and closing the city jail.The jail authority includes a number of counties in Southwest Virginia and the City of Norton.Council members voted 3-2 Tuesday night in favor of closing the city’s 53-year-old jail and housing inmates at the Southwest Virginia Regional … Read more
As some residents call for the closure of Bristol, Virginia’s landfill, two firms in charge of reducing odors from the landfill are giving an update saying the 21 wells to be installed by Friday will significantly help the situation.Representatives from Draper Aden Associates and SCS Engineers believe that recently added gas wells could help reduce … Read more
The governor’s highest award for Arts in Tennessee has added the Birthplace of Country Music! The museum is among the recipients of the Tennessee Governor’s Arts Leadership Award in part for the organization’s role in preserving the Bristol region’s rich music culture and the legacy of the historic 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings.The Birthplace of Country … Read more
So you’d like to sponsor a spot in the Downtown Kingsport Jingle & Mingle Christmas Parade. Those spots are now available for groups and organizations to reserve.Kingsport officials have launched the city’s upcoming Christmas festivities as the holidays wait just around the corner.The jolly jamboree is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, Dec. 4 at … Read more
Future presentations at the Bonnie Kate theatre might just take the stage as patrons enjoy the show – with a beer in-hand.The Elizabethton City Council will consider beer sales at the theater at Thursday night’s meeting, marking the first reading of an ordinance that would change city code to allow the beer permit.Renovations continue at … Read more