Johnson City police arrested Quincy Killen for allegedly assaulting a woman and shooting at her phone during a domestic disturbance. Killen, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, misdemeanor vandalism, and interference with emergency calls.
Two teens have been charged following a fatal multivehicle crash in Blount County. The accident occurred when a truck ran a red light and struck a car traveling south on Hall Road. The driver, of the car died from her injuries. The 16-year-old driver of the stolen truck has been charged with criminal homicide, vehicular … Read more
Kingsport’s Eastman Chemicals has announced it will receive 375 million dollars to support its second molecular recycling facility. The money comes from the US Department of Energy, according to an Eastman statement. The company has chosen Longview, Texas, for it’s second molecular recycling facility. Eastman says the plant will have the capability to recycle around … Read more
Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley is bringing to light some concerns about homelessness along the Tweetsie Trail. Fraley says 911 dispatchers are getting more and more calls regarding homeless encampments on the traile’s west and east ends. A county litter crew recently disbanded one tent city. Only one person has been arrested, and that was … Read more
Washington County TN Health Department, 219 Princeton Road Johnson City, TN, will hold a health fair Tuesday, April 9, 4:30-7 p.m. Participating services include Ballad Mammography Bus, Rabies Drive-Thru Clinic, Fluoride Varnish, Health Screenings, as well as community resources WIC/CHANT, Healthy Kids Corner a food truck & more.
A FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT will be held at Daniel Boone High School, in Gray from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 20th. Folks can Dispose of leftover household chemicals, lawn and garden products and automotive materials (except antifreeze), medicines and more. Batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze and electronics WILL NOT be accepted … Read more
The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, reported more than $13 million in adjusted gaming revenue during the month of February. Just slightly less than the $13.73 million reported in February 2023. Adjusted revenue totals represent wagers minus winnings. The Bristol Casino reported $11.7 million in revenues from slot machines and $1.67 million from … Read more
Residents of the Westside Inn are facing potential homelessness after owners announced their plans to sell the Kingsport motel. A letter to the motel’s guests informed them of plans to demolish the building to “make space for new business” and gave them until April 5 to vacate their rooms. multiple residents who have lived at … Read more
Virginia State Police said that they are investigating a fatal crash that happened in Wise County. A 2015 Lincoln MKC was headed north on Route 23 when it crossed the center line and struck a 2023 Kia Sorento head-on. 73 year-old, Marlene Gilliam, died at the hospital. The driver of the Kia suffered serious injuries … Read more
A woman wanted in Texas for child abandonment/endangerment was arrested in Washington County, Tennessee. Deputies responded to an open field on West Market Street regarding a possible trespasser Sunday morning. There they found a tent and 26 year-old Daosha M. Allen, of Houston, Texas. Allen will extraditied back to texas after facing charges of tresspassing … Read more