One lane of E. Watauga Avenue was temporarily closed Sunday after a tractor-trailer became stuck under an Interstate 26 bridge. The Johnson City Police Department said, the tractor-trailer was reportedly attempting to cross under the bridge while moving an oversized load and did not have enough clearance, which caused it to become stuck.
A man is facing charges after a police chase that began in Washington County and ended in Unicoi County. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers attempted to pull over a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee on State Route 67 as it was pulling onto Casey Lane. The chase ended in Erwin when the Jeep hit another vehicle … Read more
The Johnson City Police Department diverted traffic from John Exum Parkway near Greenway Drive on Sunday afternoon. Brightridge reported that a passing truck reportedly took down a power pole and lines. And, that a three phase line would likely require a transformer and pole replacement. No injuries were reported. The incident is still being investigated.
Leighton Wood, owner of a defunct construction company in Tennessee, is negotiating a potential plea deal on federal criminal wire fraud charges, which could lead to up to 20 years in prison. Wood Construction and Remodeling is accused of deceptively advertising its services, collecting deposits and follow-up payments, and not completing work. Victims have been … Read more
Grammy nominated music artist Aaron Cole returned to his homeotwn of Bristol, offering free haircuts at Handcrafted Cuts Barber Shop. Cole, a graduate of Virginia High School, was promoting his new album entitled “Sorry I Changed.” He says his main goal is to inspire people in our community to dream big. Cole’s album will be … Read more
It was a big Bluegrass Extravaganza at the Boones Creek Museum and Opry. ETSU hosted the two hour show featuring five bluegrass bands from the University’s Bluegrass, Old Time and Toots Music Studies program. Bailey George and Juke Box Jess hosted and emceed the ‘Bluegrass Extravaganza.’ Spokesperson Ron Roach said it’s a great opportunity for … Read more
Tennessee will soon have another official state food. Lawmakers Thursday passed House Bill 2864, which would designate barbecue as an official state food. Now that the measure has cleared the legislature, it moves to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature.
An employee of Smyth County, Virginia Schools was flown to a nearby hospital after he was reportedly run over when his vehicle slipped out of gear. the incident took place on Marion Senior High School property. The employee reportedly parked the vehicle on an embankment, and when he went to get out, it came out … Read more
High rates of intoxicated driving in Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas and frequent crashes have pushed the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) to implement an alcohol ban. Starting April 15, 2024, possessing and consuming alcohol in TWRA Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) will become illegal, according to the TWRA, but there are a few exceptions to the … Read more
A Castlewood, VA man was sentenced to prison Thursday after he was found guilty of child abuse that allegedly led to a special needs child needing part of his leg amputated. Michael Park, 44, will spend 11 years in prison. After a child had to have part of their leg amputated due to frostbite after … Read more