News Staff The United Way workplace campaign for 2023-2024 fr Northeast Tennessee United Way branches has begun.In a luncheon launch kynote speaker Sterling Henton helped motivate five United Way branches to raise millions of dollars to go towards bettering their community.“The workplace campaigns are one of the primary sources of the funding for United Way and we … Read more
Another legal move in a murder outside a Bristol, Walmart. A man Michael Strouth has been convicted in a 2017 murder that took place outside a Bristol, Tennessee Walmart. Strouth was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, according to Assistant District Attorney Matt Darby.Michael and Ashley Strouth were charged in the … Read more
A program designed to incentivize remote workers to move to Johnson City brought 44 new families to the city, surpassing the goal of 30.The program offered cash incentives up to $5,000, as well as incentives like up to $500 off the purchase of a bicycle at Trek Bicycle, to full-time remote workers who met certain … Read more
A new lawsuit against Washington County, Tennessee schools alleges two Daniel Boone High School students faced repeated hazing and sexual abuse and that the school system failed to respond becasue is was indifferent to sexual harrassment and assault and failed to train staff to respond the correct way. The allegations first surfaced last fall, which … Read more
Ballad Health posted its first-ever net operating loss for the year that ended June 30, and it was a big one as the system finished with a $40 million deficit after losing $22 million in the fourth quarter. Ballad Heqalth’s CEO says costs for contract labor, also known as travel nurses, exploded at Ballad between … Read more
The Boys and Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County is building a new facility and moving to a different location. Leaders at the club said they have seen an increase in aftercare kids since the pandemic that they have had to go on a waitlist. Now with the new facility we’ll be able to … Read more
The Elizabethton City Board of Education will have one less board member on Thursday. Mike Wilson submitted his letter of resignation to board Chairman Eddie Pless earlier this month. the Elizabethton Board accepted Wilson’s resignation that was complimentary about the city and his time serving in education and now he wants to enjoy his retirement.
A closely watched trial is underway for one of two people charged in the shooting death of a man outside the Bristol, Tennessee Walmart. 43 year old Michael Strouth is facing a first-degree murder charge in the September 2017 death of Michael Heatherly.Michael Heatherly was the ex-husband of Strouth’s wife.According to court documents, Michael and … Read more
The City of Kingsport is applying for a state grant to rehabilitate the observation tower at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium. The tower is about half a mile from the park’s nature center off the Bays Mountain Road trail.Tuesday night, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize city staff to apply for a … Read more
It’s time to think about Christmas. The Santa Train will return for its 81st run on Saturday, November 18. The annual holiday tradition, is known for delivering over 15 tons of toys, gifts and winter accessories to hundreds of families for 80 years.“We are honored to once again bring the Santa Train to life and … Read more