News Staff A section of I-81 is now back open after a semi crash caused a hazmat situation on Sunday. VDOT says the tanker truck blew out a tire on the northbound side, causing the driver to lose control and run off the left side of the roadway., The rig then struck a guardrail, causing a large … Read more
Two top executives at the James H/ Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City have been temporarily reassigned amid an investigaion. A VA SPokesperson won’t say what the investigation is about… only that a temporary leadership transition has taken place. The spokesperson did say that allegations of wrongdoing and failure to follow procedures are being … Read more
If you’re a lottery player, check those tickets. Someone bought what has turned out to be a 100-thousand dollar Powerball ticket from the Tri-City Wholesale Tobacco Store in Jonesborough. That store is located at 104 East Jackson Boulevard in Jonesborough. The winner matched four number, plus the Powerball for a 50-thousand dollar prize. but the … Read more
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee has recived a special donation from Toyota of Bristol. A check for 30-thousand dollars will help provide meals to families in need across the 8-county area that Second Harvest serves. Toyota of Bristol also sponsors the food bank’s golf classic, along with the farmer and chef events, which … Read more
It’s finally coming down. The old Holiday Inn hotel in Bristol, which has been headed to the wrecking ball for more than three years. The city has given a contractor six months to clear the site. A developer called Tenneva LLC says it plans to build a brand new hotel.
Elizabethton’s Franklin swimming pool is expected to remain closed for at least anouther couple weeks. The reason is due to a failed pump that pool officials are trying to get replacement parts for. The closure is unfortunate, considering the recent heat wave. After the closure of Roan Mountain’s public swimming pool three years ago, the … Read more
Greene County leaders are discussing homelessness, calling on local stakeholders to help address the growing problem. The recent Point in Time survey, which determines just how many homeless people there are – showed a shapr increase in the homeless population in Greene County. Last year, the survey showed 26 homeless individuals. That number more than … Read more
The city of Kingsport is taking entried for the annual storm drain art contest. The city’s stormwater department and Kingsport Cultural Arts are looking for local artists to hand-paint five storm drains across the city. The goal of the project is to raise awareness about the importance of protecting rivers, streams, and aquatic wildlife. Winners … Read more
Donzens gathered Tuesday night for a prayer vigil for a missing Carter County man named Victor Birchfield. Birchfield vanished on June 21st, one day after inmate Billy Fletcher at the Carter County Jail, walked away from a work detail. While Fletcher was captured in South Carolina, Birchfield remains missing, and police say they do believe … Read more
The man who walked away from a Carter County work details has been previoyusly charged with attempted kidnapping and aggravated assault. Authorities are still trying to hunt down 43 year old Billy Fletcher, who has been missing since June 20th. Sheriff Mike Fraley says it’s believed Fletcher has been in contact with another man who … Read more