News Staff The Town of Abingdon is hosting a tree giveaway program.According to a release from the town, Washington County, Virginia residents can receive up to three, one-gallon size trees.Anyone who wants a tree can choose any combination of the four species available: White Dogwood, Redbud, Black Gum and White Oak.If you would like to receive some … Read more
Ballad Health officials say they plan to announce a $2 million investment as part of an initiative to help the Tri-Cities region.“The goal of the initiative stretches across several different areas of disparity, including food insecurity, parenting and resilience training and substance abuse treatment, by investing in organizations that strategize to combat each issue,” the … Read more
Then the Town of Abingdon has released an update on the Sports Complex currently under construction with aerial photography and a projected opening in the spring of 2022.According to a press release from the city, contractors have now finished electrical and fiber optic installation. The release states irrigation and drain system work is still underway. … Read more
There is the possibility of the Bristol City Council looking again at expanding a nature trail to run from Rooster Front Park to the Bristol Motor Speedway.In 2019, Parks and Rec’ Director Terry Napier presented the project to the council. The presentation included drone footage of the project’s proposed route along Beaver Creek.The plan for … Read more
Construction will begin on July 5th to replace the turf at Science Hill High School’s football field. The Johnson City Commissioners have approved the project to take place at Kermit Tipton Stadium.The amount of money approved for the project was $428,035, according to the agenda summary.Construction at the field is scheduled to take place from … Read more
All Aboard! in preparation for two weekends filled with railroading history at East Tennessee State University. On May 29, the George L. Carter Railroad Museum, located in the Campus Center Building, will kick off its Modern Equipment “Horsepower 2021” Heritage Day, followed by a limited-attendance, 2½-day Tweetsie Celebration, June 4-6.Both events will allow you to … Read more
A former Greene County Schools band instructor Brock Jones has pleaded guilty to solicitation of a minor and also using an electronic device to do so.Jones was sentenced to serve one year on probation for each count, which will run concurrently.The clerk’s office said Jones will be under judicial diversion during the sentence, meaning the … Read more
Following some rigorous requirememnts including 4 hyears of coursework, two leaders in the Johnson City Fire Department recently graduated from the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy, making them among just 50 graduates from Tennessee.Interim Fire Chief David Bell and District Chief Jonathan Fulmer were both recognized by the City Commission during … Read more
Washington County commissioners will decide Monday on a request to spend $2.1 million needed to complete work on athletic fields at Boones Creek pre-K-8 School.In addition, commissioners are also scheduled to vote on Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy’s appointment of a county medical examiner, as well as a resolution to contract with East Tennessee State … Read more
DO you like to drink tea? To celebrate their grand reopening, McAlister’s Deli of Johnson City is giving away free tea to every customer on Monday with a chance to win free tea for a year.According to a press release, McAlister’s opened its North Roan Street location in 2010 and continued to serve the community … Read more