A wildfire in Greene County burned more than 44 acres of land. As of Saturday the fire had not grown significantly and was considered to be 80% contained. Teams conducted “mop-up” activities to strengthen control lines on Sunday. Authorities are reminding folks to be careful with their campfires or any burning that they’re doing, as … Read more
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued a Silver Alert for 53 year-old, Mark “Shoestring” Nichols, 53, on behalf of the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD). Nichols is 6’01”, 165 lbs., with blue eyes and brown hair. He is missing two fingers on his left hand and has a long, gray beard. Nichols is reported … Read more
A Scott County resident and part-time firefighter passed away on Saturday while fighting a wildfire near Garland Drive. The Virginia Department of Forestry identified the firefighter as James Ward. Ward reportedly collapsed while working with a hand crew and was then taken to Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee where he did not recover. … Read more
An Elizabethton tradition dating back more than two centuries continued on Easter Sunday. The annual egg fight at Norman Peters’ house on Peters Hollow. Peters said the tradition began when farmers from Rome Hollow challenged the farmers from Petsrs Hollow to see whose chickens laid the hardest eggs. Over the years, hundreds of participants have … Read more
One person has died after a crash involving a tractor on Highway 91N in Mountain City. The crash on Sunday, according to THP, when a Hyundai Accent headed north on SR91 rear-ended the slow-moving tractor. The Hyundai then crossed into oncoming traffic and was struck head on by another vchie.l 85 year old Earl Lewis, … Read more
Republicans in the Tennessee House and Senate are proposing to offer businesses tax relief worth up to $1 billion. However, they disagree on how much to award and what the public should know about companies that would receive refunds. The debate is complicated by Tennessee’s financial picture, with tax revenues becoming stagnant for several months … Read more
A man from Afton has been charged with second-degree murder following an alleged shooting. Deputies found Clarence Devoti, 73, with a gunshot wound. EMS performed CPR, but Devoti died. Investigators identified William Harrison, 36, as the suspect and charged him with second-degree murder.
As temperatures rise and spring moves in the bears of Northeast Tennessee are emerging from their hibernation. after the adult males start to emerge, females with yearling cubs and lone females will make their way out. Last to leave the den are females with cubs born recently. The TWRA advises anyone living in bear country … Read more
Megan Boswell, accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter Evelyn, appeared in court Thursday. Boswell faces multiple charges, including two counts of felony murder. Boswell’s attorney, requested a change of venue to ensure a fair trial, or bringing in jurors from another jurisdiction but keeping the trial in Sullivan County. A hearing is set for June … Read more
A conference held in Abingdon focused on problem gambling. The conference was hosted by the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, featuring treatment experts and recovery specialists discussing the issue and offering help for those addicted to gambling. The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling has a free helpline that folks can call at 1-888-532-3500.