News Staff After getting away from police three times, the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) has announced the capture of a fugitive accused of aggravated burglary according to a release from the department.Daniel Brooks, 36, had an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated burglary at the time of his arrest, according to a release from the KPD. Brooks reportedly … Read more
Several road closures in Elizabethton are in effect as crews begin preparing for Covered Bridge Days.The Elk Avenue Bridge and the adjacent intersections will be closed to through traffic until Sunday evening. Closed intersections include:East Elk Avenue from Riverside Drive to Main Street at the Monument,Academy Street at Second Street,North Riverside at East E Street,East … Read more
Unfirtunately, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Blountville.According to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash occurred in the afternoon on Highway 394 at Big Hollow Road.State troopers say Herbert Bates, 73 of Blountville, may have been attempting to retrieve an item when he was fatally struck … Read more
Following a brief battle with cancer, Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia A Clark has passed away at the age of 71.According to officials, Clark was first appointed to the state Supreme Court in 2005. She was reelected in 2006 and 2014. Clark served as chief justice from 2010 to 2012.U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn says ustice … Read more
Calling it a game changer officials from Carter County, Northeast State Community College, and Tennessee College of Applied Technology are pushing to bring career and technical education as well as dual enrollment programs to schools in the area.According to a release from Carter County, in the past months, Mayor of Carter County Patty Woodby has … Read more
With the first one drawing hundreds now car enthusiasts from all over the Tri-Cities area will soon have a chance to get out and show off their rides again at a Johnson City car show that is aiming to be one of the area’s largest car meet-ups.The car show being dubbed as “Jim’s End of … Read more
Some major grant money is coming to Sullivan County to keep roadways safe through funding traffic enforcement.According to a release from the Tennessee House Republican Caucus, the funds will go to law enforcement agencies to be used for traffic services as well as alcohol and impaired driving enforcement.The grant will give the Kingsport Police Department … Read more
It’s time to turn up the heat on Bristol’s Pepper Festival Saturday, Sept. 25.Festivities will kick off on 6th Street from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and feature hot pepper eating contests at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., demonstrations, hot pepper plant sales, sauces, live music and homemade vendors.Believe in Bristol and Only Burns Twice … Read more
With cinstruction underway since March, Abingdon leaders say that on Nov. 1, the recreation department will start taking the reservations for the new sports complex and requested those interested call the department’s assistant director, Kyle Pollard at 276-623-5279 for more information.
The Bristol Public Library is offering the chance to get computer training, and it’s free.The program is through Northstar Digital Literacy, and the goal is to help adults become proficient in computer skills that can help them with employment opportunities.A PowerPoint class is offered Tuesdays at 1 p.m., and an internet basics class follows at … Read more