News Staff People waving flags and cheering welcomed home twenty local veterans at Crossroads Methodist Church in Kingsport that went on a trip to Washington D.C to visit war memorials last Friday.The veterans returned home Sunday evening, and were welcomed by several members of the community.Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands is an organization that gives local … Read more
What a relief! Officer Emmaline Hulse of the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) was recently recognized with a Life Saving Award. A recent graduate of the Regional Law Enforcement Academy at Walters State Community College, Officer Hulse acted swiftly when a person at a diner started choking at a local restaurant a week ago.She was dining … Read more
The Camp Creek Ruritan Music Festival, held Sept. 9, raised about $600 for the Camp Creek Ruritan chapter. The Camp Creek Ruritan Club held its annual BBQ and Music Festival on the stage at Camp Creek Memorial Park. An officials with the club says BBQ, hot dog and soup bean meals were offered for purchase … Read more
A new addition to the Elizabethton library now has several pairs of sunglasses for those with color-blindness. Now you’ll be able to read charts and shapes better according to library officials.
Early voting begins Friday in Virginia for the November general election. Two local state lawmakers and three sheriffs will face challengers.Early voting will continue through Nov. 4. The deadline to register to vote or update existing registration is Oct. 16.Election Day is Nov. 7.
A former PTO president Misty Ritchie at a Sullivan County elementary school has pleaded guilty to theft, according to the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s office. A release from the comptroller’s office states Ritchie pleaded guilty to one count of theft of property over $10,000 and one count of forgery. Ritchie previously served as the … Read more
Approved once again the Greeneville Municipal Airport Authority board approved three resolutions during its meeting Wednesday accepting grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration.The board accepted grant amounts ranging from $15,000 to $150,000.A $15,000 grant for building and grounds maintenance was accepted that board chairman Paul McAfee said could help fund any structure issues at … Read more
The ongoing substance abuse disorder crisis is a focus of YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. said Kathy Waugh, CEO of YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia says we know it impacts the whole family.That’s why $500,000 has been awarded to the organization by the Appalachian Regional Commission to assist in the implementation of the … Read more
The 2024 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition will be held in Johnson City June 20-22. The announcement was made during a press conference on Wednesday that included officials from the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition, Visit Johnson City, City of Johnson City and East Tennessee State University (ETSU).The event moves roughly 500 miles across the Volunteer State … Read more
The 2024 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition will be held in Johnson City June 20-22. The announcement was made during a press conference on Wednesday that included officials from the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition, Visit Johnson City, City of Johnson City and East Tennessee State University (ETSU).The event moves roughly 500 miles across the Volunteer State … Read more