News Staff The National Park Service is searching for those responsible for starting the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The NPS is asking for the public’s help in identifying the arsonist or arsonists. According to NPS, the initial investigation indicated that an unknown arsonist started two fires on Nov. 20 in the Rich … Read more
No matter how much stuffing and mashed potatoes we eat on Thanksgiving, there always seems to be room for a little dessert. And more specifically, a slice of Thanksgiving pie. Whether it’s apple pie, pumpkin pie, or sweet potato pie-every family has their own tradition. In TN Google says Tennesseans ate lots of Buttermilk Pie … Read more
Regular physical activity is beneficial for both physical and mental health. In fact it helps reduce the symptoms of anxiety or depression. Stacker has compiled a list with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s annual PLACES report, to see which counties across the country to see which had the most physically active … Read more
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ronald E. White, 52 of Jonesborough, and charged him with multiple charges after a traffic stop. While patting White down, Deputies discovered drugs, items indicative to selling of drugs along with three handguns, two of which were loaded. He is now charged with three counts of Possession of a Firearm … Read more
As drought conditions in parts of TN are at extreme levels, farmers, ranchers and livestock producers are taking a huge financial hit. With these drought conditions, farmers selling off their animals typically wont make the going rate, because they’re paying more to feed them, and getting less to sell them. Those running agriculture businesses in … Read more
Renovations at the historic Stone Castle at Tennessee High School are underway. Demolition began with the visitor-side bleachers on Friday. Included in those upgrades accessible restrooms, new locker rooms under the visitor-side bleachers, a new press box, full replacement of visitor-side bleachers and new terrace seating on the home side. The renovations will help bring … Read more
The United Way of Greater Kingsport has raised more than $2 million of its $3 million goal. The organization aims to fight for the health, education and financial stability for everyone. Donations are being accepted until the end of 2023. To donate visit uwaykpt.org.
A Johnson City man was sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty on 70 counts of violation of order of protection and other charges. Logan McDavid was found guilty to the order of protection charges and stalking, harassment and aggravated assault charges. McDavid faced multiple charges after a road rage incident on … Read more
A Wise County, Virginia man will serve over 15 years at a state penitentiary on an aggravated sexual battery charge. David Arnold was found guilty of charges which included indecent liberties with a child and four counts of object sexual penetration of a child under 13.
Students at Mosheim Elementary and Middle schools were evacuated Thursday after a fire grew in a wooded area nearby. The fire department said a total of about 20 people responded to the fire, which appears to have started after a person nearby burned trash. The fire then reportedly spread to about two acres. The nearby … Read more