Car Slams Into Hampton Post Office Building

A car slammed into the side of the post office building in the Hampton community on Wednesday, forcing the closure of the building. The car slammed right into the front door of the building just after 2pm. There were no reports of injuries at the scene and police say they’re still looking into what caused … Read more

Moore Charged In Overdose Death

Preston Moore, charged with the drug overdose death of 20-year-old Caitlin Crum, pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal. He was charged with abuse of a corpse, failure to report the discovery and Tampering with evidence. Moore was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Moore Pleads Guilty In Overdose Death

Preston Moore, charged with the drug overdose death of 20-year-old Caitlin Crum, pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal. He was charged with abuse of a corpse, failure to report the discovery and Tampering with evidence. Moore was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Shane Martin, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for a 2022 shooting in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Martin, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of firearm use in a felony and one count of aggravated malicious wounding in January 2024. He was arrested at a local restaurant and is currently in the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail System. Martin will serve an active sentence of 14 years in prison.

Shane Martin, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for a 2022 shooting in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Martin, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of firearm use in a felony and one count of aggravated malicious wounding in January 2024. He was arrested at a local restaurant and is currently in the Southwest Virginia … Read more

23 years in prison for a 2022 shooting in Big Stone Gap

Shane Martin, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for a 2022 shooting in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Martin, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of firearm use in a felony and one count of aggravated malicious wounding in January 2024. He was arrested at a local restaurant and is currently in the Southwest Virginia … Read more

Williams Trial Delay

The Attorney for Sean Williams, who is accused of child rape and escape, has requested a delay and change of venue in his escape case. Williams is alleged to have drugged and raped dozens of women and recorded or photographed those rapes at his former downtown Johnson City apartment. Attorney, Joseph McAfee, claims publicity surrounding … Read more

Over 50 Grams of Meth Recovered In Traffic Stop

Joshua Vanover, 35, was sentenced to 107 months in federal prison for possessing meth with the intent to distribute. The charges stemmed from a pursuit in February of last year, where Vanover fled from police and was arrested. Police found a large bag of methamphetamine hidden in Vanover’s clothing, two other bags, and drug paraphernalia … Read more

Kingsport Street Repaving Work

Kingsport Public Works is embarking an ambitious street paving program that will include improvements in Fair Acres, Tellico Hills, and Eastern Highlands neighborhoods. In a statement, the city says the area is bounded neighborhoods north of Wautaga Street, Center Street, west of Eastman Road, and east of Linville Street and Watauga Street intersection. Work will … Read more