A now- former Greene County school board member is under investigation by the TBI. Hugh Thomas Cobble resigned his seat Monday, but cited a health reason for the move… not the state investigation. The TBI confirms only the investigatiopn is active, but it will not say what the case is about. The school board isn’t … Read more
Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 77 in Bland County that left a man dead. The motorcycle veered off the interstate on the right side and hit a guardrail near mile marker 56. Jarrod B. Chafin, 34, of Abingdon, died at the scene.
A Greeneville man was charged with aggravated assault after an alleged road rage incident. The incident went down on Tusculum Boulevard near Austin Street. A woman told police she was traveling on Snapps Ferry Road when a black truck came up behind her, tailgating and revving its engine. During a verbal exchange with the woman … Read more
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.