News Staff It seems there’s no reason to worry about the city of Bristol, Virginia’s landfill. City leaders say the landfill doesn’t pose a health risk.During Tuesday night’s city council meeting, officials said that high levels of benzene from the landfill appeared in tests. It was also noted that there is an ongoing odor problem nearby.However, state … Read more
A five car crash has happened in Elizabethton and first responders have handled the crash. According to Elizabethton Deputy Fire Chief Andy Hardin, crews responded to a five-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lynn Avenue and Broad Street during lunch-time. News outlets are being told one person was transported to the hospital with injuries, but … Read more
The Bristol Tennessee Police Department has announced the city’s top five crash areas of 2020.The top five crash areas are as follows:West State Street at Medical Park Boulevard,Highway 11W at Pinnacle Parkway,Volunteer Parkway at Windsor Avenue,Volunteer Parkway at Broad Street and Volunteer Parkway at Weaver Pike. Police are asking you to do your part to … Read more
The Tennessee State Fire Marshall’s office says a public marina or dock could potentially lead to electric shock drowning if you are not careful. The SFMO is warning Tennessee to avoid any hazardous activities to keep this summer safe.Electric shock drowning could potentially occur when swimmers do not realize that the water they are swimming … Read more
A man was arrested late Monday night after a caller reported suspicious behavior at a local Walmart store, according to Greeneville Police. On Monday around 10 p.m., a patrol officer with Greeneville Police Department responded to a report of suspicious behavior at a Walmart store located along East Andrew Johnson Highway. The complainant had reported … Read more
It’s now known nearly 8,000 fish were killed following a sodium hydroxide spill at Shearer’s Foods in Bristol, Virginia, according to an estimate in a Virginia Department of Environmental Quality report.An estimated 7,915 fish were killed, according to the DEQ. The DEQ responded to the Shearer’s located at 225 Commonwealth Avenue Extension on June 28. … Read more
It’s the first time being open to the public. The Kingsport Police Department will soon have limited staffing at the Lynn Garden Substation twice a week during specified hours.According to Kingsport police, the hours of operation will be on Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 10 a.m. until noon, and Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 3 … Read more
With all of the employee benefits yoou;re looking for, Food City announced it’s looking to expand its team by hiring 1,200 new associates at several locations.On Wednesday, July 14, each grocery store will host a company-wide hiring event for fulltime and part-time positions.Those interested in applying can do so online at FoodCity.com or by visiting … Read more
A former Unicoi County Middle School teacher and coach has been indicted on a theft charge after investigators say he stole more than $10,000 worth of gasoline.The release states Travis Griffith had been issued a fuel card as part of his role as an assistant baseball coach, but the school owned vehicle used diesel fuel, … Read more
With increased traffic over the July 4th weekend, safety is also an issue. Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources is participating the nationwide intiative ‘Operation Dry Water’ to encourage safety boating practices.Officers with law enforcement agencies will be doing safety checks including checking for life jackets, boater safety education for drivers, and monitoring alcohol use.