News Staff This Saturday, June 17, you and your four-legged friend can run for a cause.The Make-a-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee is hosting “Run for Wishes – A Magical 5K Walk/Run” at East Tennessee State University to help reach its 2023 goal of 96 wishes granted for local children overcoming critical illnesses.This pet-friendly event will start at … Read more
Following in the steps of Kingsport, Johnson City is creating a new position to help connect the local homeless population with the resources they need to find housing. A homeless outreach coordinator will work alongside the Johnson City Police Department to reach out to those who are facing homelessness in the city and identify their … Read more
Federal and state wildlife officials say it’s time to spray treatments over parts of Southwest Virginia to control the spread of spongy moths, also known as gypsy moths. A release from the U.S. Forest Service states the service and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service plan to spray in parts of the Mount … Read more
Johnson City man Trevor Rogers was charged with Aggravated Child Abuse and Neglect on Sunday.The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reported that investigators were called to Niswonger Children’s Hospital regarding a 14-month-old child. Rogers was arrested at his West Walnut Street apartment after an officer obtained search warrant, according to the release.Rogers was taken … Read more
Parents of third-graders in Tennessee have until June 30 to file an online appeal if your child is at risk of failing due to their score on a portion of the state achievement test.New requirements under the controversial Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act, also known as the Third Grade Retention Law, say … Read more
Jobs are coming to Johnson City since the maker of Blue Lizard sunscreen is adding employees thanks to an expansion of their facility. Crown Laboratories leaders say their 60,000 square-foot expansion will help them keep up with the growth in product lines they are experiencing.That growth has also led them to begin recruiting for 35 … Read more
In a nod toward improving emergency services, Ballad Health announced it will provide funds for a new ambulance in Carter County.The grant will fund an additional ambulance for Carter County EMS that will be available to transfer patients who need higher levels of care than can be provided at a community hospital.The ambulance will be … Read more
A Kingsport man 43 year old Nickolas McGuire was arrested after authorities report finding drugs and a pistol in his vehicle Monday.A release from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) states that deputies were trying to find a vehicle involved in local burglaries when they spotted one matching the description at the Coin Laundry on … Read more
Keep Greene Beautiful recently announced a new Adopt-A-Greene County Road participant. Artazn and Scout BSA Group 92 have adopted a portion of Ball Road.”The Adopt-A-Greene County Road program provides individuals or groups like Artazn and Scouts BSA Group 92 the opportunity to become involved with the preservation of our county’s natural beauty by picking up … Read more
A man and woman 38 year old Michael Stevenson and 20 year old Selina Coleman have been charged after a 5-month-old infant sustained “severe rodent bites,” according to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office.The two are being charged with multiple counts of child endangerment and child abuse neglect with serious injury.Records indicate another child in the … Read more