News Staff Kingsport Public Works is embarking an ambitious street paving program that will include improvements in Fair Acres, Tellico Hills, and Eastern Highlands neighborhoods. In a statement, the city says the area is bounded neighborhoods north of Wautaga Street, Center Street, west of Eastman Road, and east of Linville Street and Watauga Street intersection. Work will … Read more
A vehicle crashed through the wall of a Johnson City gas station Sunday. The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) reports that around 5 p.m., the driver of an SUV was trying to park at the Roadrunner. The driver hit the accelerator instead of the brake, which caused the SUV to crash through a wall and … Read more
Bristol Virginia Utilities is replacing over 3,000 old street lamps with energy-efficient LED lights over nine months. The switch is expected to improve visibility, clarity, and performance in rainy and foggy weather.
Ten Kingsport students are coping with disappointment after an on-board fire prompted the cancellation of the Caribbean cruise the group had looked forward to for nearly a year. Carnival Cruise Lines announced the cancellation of the cruise, which was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on Monday.
Johnson City police arrested Quincy Killen for allegedly assaulting a woman and shooting at her phone during a domestic disturbance. Killen, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, misdemeanor vandalism, and interference with emergency calls.
Two teens have been charged following a fatal multivehicle crash in Blount County. The accident occurred when a truck ran a red light and struck a car traveling south on Hall Road. The driver, of the car died from her injuries. The 16-year-old driver of the stolen truck has been charged with criminal homicide, vehicular … Read more
Kingsport’s Eastman Chemicals has announced it will receive 375 million dollars to support its second molecular recycling facility. The money comes from the US Department of Energy, according to an Eastman statement. The company has chosen Longview, Texas, for it’s second molecular recycling facility. Eastman says the plant will have the capability to recycle around … Read more
Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley is bringing to light some concerns about homelessness along the Tweetsie Trail. Fraley says 911 dispatchers are getting more and more calls regarding homeless encampments on the traile’s west and east ends. A county litter crew recently disbanded one tent city. Only one person has been arrested, and that was … Read more
Washington County TN Health Department, 219 Princeton Road Johnson City, TN, will hold a health fair Tuesday, April 9, 4:30-7 p.m. Participating services include Ballad Mammography Bus, Rabies Drive-Thru Clinic, Fluoride Varnish, Health Screenings, as well as community resources WIC/CHANT, Healthy Kids Corner a food truck & more.
A FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT will be held at Daniel Boone High School, in Gray from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 20th. Folks can Dispose of leftover household chemicals, lawn and garden products and automotive materials (except antifreeze), medicines and more. Batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze and electronics WILL NOT be accepted … Read more