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Tipton-Haynes Historic Site

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Tipton-Haynes Historic Site will host a reenactment of the State of Franklin Battle on Saturday, February 27.According to a release from Tipton-Haynes, the event will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.Visitors can learn about the historic battle and camp life in the late 1700s.The release says multiple demonstrations will be held throughout the morning, … Read more

Johnson City Cotillion Training

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The Johnson City chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions is hosting an informational session for parents of rising fifth- through eighth-graders on April 25th.“It’s a manners, and etiquette and social dance class,” said Anne Littleford, director of the NLJC Johnson City chapter. “So we do five classes, instructional classes, and then we do … Read more

High Speed Pursuit Ends With Arrest

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A man was arrested in Washington County, Virginia after a police chase led to a search through a wooded area. According to a post from the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office, the chase actually began February 14 on Interstate 81 after authorities noticed a speeding vehicle.The post says the driver, later identified as James Jackson, … Read more

Spike In Gas Prices In JC

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Check your gas receipt…Gas prices have been on the rise nationwide and the Tri-Cities region is no exception.According to a recent study conducted by AAA, gas prices, on average, have increased a total of 44 cents since January 1st.As of Monday, Johnson City is the 4th most expensive metro in the state with only 11% … Read more

Voting Machines Leave Paper Trail

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Now it’s Tennessee’s turn with state officials saying 28 of 95 counties now have voting machines that leave a paper trail, and more are planning to buy them.Tennessee Elections Coordinator Mark Goins told a state Senate panel Tuesday the number is up from just three counties in 2010.Goins says 45% of the votes cast last … Read more

Expanded Vaccine Registration In TN

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The Tennessee Department of Health has announced an expanded vaccine registration across the state to those age 65 and older and Phase 1b that’s now underway.Phase 1b includes teachers and staff members of kindergarten schools, child care facilities, and also operations personnel at first responder agencies.Tennessee’s six counties that have their own independent health departments, … Read more

Washington County On-Line Property Auction

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So, if you;re interested in bidding on property, Washington County will hold its delinquent property tax sale online next month.County officials said concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted them to hold the March 4 auction electronically. All bidding for the the 250 properties included in the sale will be accepted online.Traditionally an in-person auction … Read more

Food City Still Requiring Masks

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With county mayors in Washington, Carter and Unicoi Counties having lifted their face covering requirements over the weekend saying they would request that residents wear them when necessary in the future many ahve wondered what will happen in places like gorcery stores.Food City President and CEO Steven C. Smith said the grocery store chain will … Read more

Property Tax Payments

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The Washington County trustee’s office in Jonesborough will be open Saturday to collect county property tax payments.The deadline to pay property tax bills for 2020 without a penalty is midnight Sunday.The trustee’s office in the Washington County Courthouse will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.The last day you can make payments at … Read more

Missing Evelyn Boswell One Year Later

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Friday, February 19 marks one year since the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Amber Alert for baby Evelyn Boswell.Evelyn’s mother, Megan Boswell, was arrested and charged with false reporting last February.The remains of baby Evelyn were found on a family member’s property on March 6, 2020. The Sullivan County DA says it’s indicated it … Read more