News Staff The United States Geological Survey reported two earthquakes in our region happened within five hours of each other late Thursday and early Friday. The USGS reported the first earthquake happened 5.6 miles NNE of Richlands, Virginia at 10:54 p.m. The impact summary states it was a magnitude of 2.9 with a depth of 3.1 miles. … Read more
Tennessee lawmakers have filed legislation which would allow fathers of an unborn child to petition the court if the mother of their child is planning an abortion. The bill states “A person may petition a court with jurisdiction over domestic relations matters to request an injunction to prohibit a woman who is pregnant with the … Read more
A Johnson City man is now charged with attempted robbery after police said he entered a liquor store, presented a note demanding money, and then fled when the employee threatened to call police.Police said the incident happened Wednesday afternoon at AAA Package Store on West Market Street.Officers arrested 24-year-old Stephen Hensley and charged him with … Read more
A federal judge has ruled that parts of Tennessee’s sex offender registration act should not be applied retroactively to two offenders who sued over the law.Monday’s ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee was narrowly written to apply only to the two plaintiffs. But it could open the door to … Read more
A person of interest has been arrested in a Greene County fatal shooting.According to a release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to a home on Warrensburg Road in Midway around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10.Deputies found Steven Wilds, 60, dead inside the home due to apparent gunshot wounds, according to … Read more
Tennessee lawmakers advanced a proposal that would penalize parents who don’t report a child missing in a timely manner.If passed and signed into law, the proposal would create “Evelyn Boswell’s Law,” named after the Sullivan County toddler who was reported missing before investigators eventually found her body on a family member’s property last year. Boswell … Read more
A Jonesborough woman is facing multiple charges after police say she stole someone’s identity to make fraudulent purchases and then tried to escape police custody with a nail file.According to a release from the Johnson City Police Department, a woman contacted police after she saw someone had made fraudulent purchases with her debit card.JCPD reports … Read more
Despite current COVID-19 restrictions, the Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association has carefully planned a way to carry on the now sixth-year tradition of Chocolate Fest in Downtown Jonesborough this weekend. The event offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in gourmet chocolates while also supporting the small business community of downtown. All of the funds … Read more
Several Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in Northeast Tennessee will receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.Before scheduling an apponitment, you’re asked to verify your eligibility through the Tennessee Department of Health’s website.To check availability and to schedule an appointment visit https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302 and https://www.samsclub.com/pharmacy.Several of the locations are in Bristol, JOhnson City and Kingsport.
Students who attend a University of Tennessee campus can expect to have a traditional college experience in the fall, officials announced Wednesday.“Our faculty and staff have done an amazing job to make sure our students are successful,” said UT System President Randy Boyd. “The past year has been difficult for many students as they adjusted … Read more