Washignton County property owners should probably be prepared for some sticker shock. Reappraisal notices are going out April 19th and 20th, and the county is warning property owners that some appraisals have risen quite significantly. Assessor Robbie McGuire told WJHL TV that the average increase in Washignton County was more than 54 percent. This is … Read more
A Jonesborough man was arrested after allegedly pulling out a gun during a custody exchange. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reported that deputies responded to an assault in the parking lot of Trailblazer Market in Jonesborough. Jacob Hashbarger, 25, allegedly wiped out a handgun and threatened another person.
A lawsuit against the Town of Greeneville filed by a former assistant police chief is set to go to jury trial. Micheal Crum, a former assistant police chief at the Greeneville Police Department, filed the lawsuit after he was terminated. A review alleged Crum had discriminated against women, exercised favoritism and had taken part in … Read more
The Kingsport school board has approved lower tuition rates for students who attend schools, but don’t actually live in the city. The new rates will start next school year. The rate will be $1,000 per yer per student. Students who live within the city limits pay half that rate. Rates will also decrease by $50 … Read more
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office confirms human remains have been discoverred at a property in Kingsport. the discovery was made Sunday afternoon, according to a statement fro the sheriff’s office. The statement did not provide an exact location of where the remains were found, however. Representatives of the William L. Jenkins Forensic Science Center are … Read more
Tennessee’s GOP-dominant Senate has unanimously signed off on legislation requiring minors to have parental consent to create social media accounts.Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Utah have all passed measures requiring parental consent for children to use social media. The House chamber must approve the bill before it can go to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his … Read more
The city of Abingon is preparing for some major upgrades to it’s sewer infrastructure. On Monday, the town announced it’s been granted funds from the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Program. More than 5-million dollars in upgrades will be tackled as part of what the city says is it’s “failing” sewer system. Phase 1 repairs … Read more
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Kingsport man. Authorities say that Robert Stallings was last seen on April 4th. The 77-year-old is 5-foot-8, weighs 210 pounds and has grey hair and brown eyes. If you see Stallings, call the Kingsport Police Department at (423) 229-9300 or TBI at … Read more
a Jonesborough man was killed after an awning broke off from a passing trailer and smashed through his windshield on Sunday. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. while 51-year-old Travis Lane was driving north in the area of 600 A.A. Deakins Road. Lane’s vehicle came to rest in a nearby field. He was pronounced … Read more
Tennessee High School in Bristol is one of about 300 schools statewide to receive a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority. The 15-thousand dollar grant weill be used to implement STEM projects. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. With the Tennessee High project, members of the Viking Robotics Club and other students will … Read more