News Staff (JOHNSON CITY) – Ballad Health and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee reach a new agreement to provide care to members at Northeast Tennessee hospitals. BlueCross announced the new three-year agreement would allow Northeast Tennessee members to continue receiving in-network care within Ballad Health’s hospital system. The new agreement, which is “subject to regulatory review,” will cover … Read more
(BLOUNTVILLE) – In Blountville…former Sullivan Central basketball head coach, Dickie Warren has died at the age of 89. For 43 years, Warren coached boys’ basketball at Sullivan High School and Sullivan Central High…winning 922 games during his career. He was inducted into the state Hall of Fame in 1995. Today…he is ranked 5th for most … Read more
(CARTER COUNTY) – A Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury investigation finds three internal control deficiencies within the Carter County Solid Waste Department, including a “questionable business relationship” of the now-resigned department director. According to the report published by the comptroller’s office, “allegations of malfeasance” led to its investigation into the department. A county official had … Read more
(BRISTOL) – A settlement is reached in a lawsuit filed by the developer of a Bristol hotel that partially collapsed while under construction against an insurance company. Officials confirm…a “joint notice of settlement” was filed in the U.S. District Court in Greeneville…notifying the court of the settlement and asking the court to remove the case … Read more
To expereince the tru spirit of Christmas the downtown churches of Greeneville are coming together to open their doors for The Southern Sanctuaries taking place in conjunction with the Christmas in Downtown celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.Organized by the Greene County Partnership, will offer a unique opportunity for visitors to tour … Read more
More than 760 participants registered for the 9th Annual Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation Turkey Trot 5K held Thanksgiving morning. The race kicked off at 8 a.m. at Greeneville High School, and racers finished the route on the 50 yard line of Burley Stadium. The city’s police chief got the event going with a crowd … Read more
Sean Williams, a former Johnson City business owner facing multiple child pornography charges, will be back in Greeneville’s federal district court Dec. 21 for an arraignment on a charge related to his Oct. 18 escape from a jail transport van.A judge will also hear a motion from Williams’ appointed attorney, Bryce McKenzie, at the 2 … Read more
No foul play is suspected as the Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has identified the remains of a person found in a camper fire Tuesday night. According to the sheriff’s office, Donald Maggart, 60, died during a camper fire on Fleming Road.
The Bristol Tennessee City Council is moving to begin a city-wide study of utility rates. The city is entering into an agreement with a financial services firm to look into rates for water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater waste services. The study is costing the city about 150-thousand dollars, with the goal of getting recommendations … Read more
The section of West Depot Street between Main Street and Irish Street in Greenville that has been closed in recent weeks due to the demolition of two buildings is set to reopen Friday as the area conforms to fit into the historic sense of the area. The demolition of the two buildings, which used to … Read more