News Staff No Blarney, the Town of Jonesborough will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a series of events over several days.According to a release from the town, from Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 21, different events and activities will be held.The release says the St. Paddy’s Family Fun Run will be open to anyone during … Read more
All three health districts in Southwest Virginia and their community partners will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 16-64 years old who have underlying medical conditions on Monday.This includes the Mount Rogers, Cumberland Plateau, and Lenowisco health districts.“Those 16-64 with underlying medical conditions have been part of Phase 1b,” Dr. Karen Shelton, health director, said … Read more
The bells will toll this weekend at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Johnson City is planning to honor the more than 500,000 people claimed by the virus by ringing the bells at the church 500 times beginning at 10:30 am Sunday.The United States reached the unfortunate milestone this week. More than 19,000 residents of Tennessee … Read more
Work continues on the prospects of establishing a whitewater park in Elizabethton. Research is underway on Surf Betsy, by the City of Elizabethton, Mainstreet of Elizabethton, MBA students from the ETSU College of Business, the Surf Betsy Advisory Board and our Parks and Recreation Department, who are reaching out to the public to get their … Read more
Bristol, Virginia Public Schools may take legal action against Gov. Ralph Northam over restrictions on crowds.The school board will have a called session Tuesday, March 2 and consider legal action, according to superintendent Keith Perrigan.Perrigan been vocal about trying to get as many students as possible and their fans back on the field and in … Read more
Kroger stores will begin to administer coronavirus vaccinations at its pharmacies in Tennessee.It will be by appointment only and supplies are limited.Its part of the Federal Retail Partnership Plan.Right now, Tennessee is in phase 1B.Appointments can be made by visiting kroger.com/covidvaccine or by calling 866-211-5320. Individuals requesting appointment must meet the criteria for the current … Read more
Two people are dead following a house fire in Johnson City Thursday.Firefighters are battling the fire in the 300 block of Woodlyn Road in Johnson City.Captain Wendell Loving of the Watauga Volunteer Fire Department told news outlets two women have been pronounced dead following the fire.An adult with special needs got out of the burning … Read more
A proposed Tennessee law could help prevent thieves from stealing parts from your vehicle as a number of catalytic converter thefts take place in Tennessee and throughout the country.Sponsored by Sen. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) and Rep. John Gillespie (R-Memphis) the bill would require any person or business involved in the buying or selling of used … Read more
The City of Kingsport has announced plans for a “rolling reopening” of leisure services facilities beginning March 1.The city says many facilities have remained open and have continued to provide program and recreation to citizens.As facilities reopen or expand programming, COVID-19 safety measures will remain in place, including social distancing, mask-wearing, and capacity reductions. Someof … Read more
Students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton will return to in-person learning starting March 1, 2021.According to a release from TCAT Elizabethton, College President Dean Blevins has stated that Centers for Disease Control guidelines will continue to be observed at the school.“Students, faculty and staff will be still required to wear a face mask … Read more