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
Around 150 volunteers gathered on Saturday, despite the rainy weather, to take part in the 2nd annual Johnson City Beautification Day. ETSU Civic and Leadership Engagement Coordinator Nathan Farnor said volunteers even came from outside Johnson City. Volunteers were split into about 15 small groups and tackled the trash in several parts of the city … Read more
Milligan University hosted its 2024 Cycling Classic on Sunday. Cyclists peddled the roads of Elizabethton on Sunday as Milligan University hosted a conference race, one of few before competing at nationals in New Mexico. The race day consisted of five races ranging from beginner to advanced courses. Milligan Cycling Coach Zack Nave spoke with News … Read more
Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill prohibiting untrained service animals from being in restaurants. HB1635, would prohibit “emotional support animals that are not trained, or being trained, to perform tasks or work for a person with a disability” from indoor food service establishments. And, would give restaurants the power to turn away patrons with … Read more
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) hosted its annual 2024 Appalachian Highlands Economic Forum at the ETSU Martin Center on Friday morning. The forum served as an opportunity to discuss a range of pressing economic issues such as housing, market performance and economic opportunities in the region. several economists and financial experts from ETSU’s Department of … Read more
The Kingsport Fire Department is considering replacing its current Fire Station Number 2 due to aging buildings and other needs. Funding discussions are currently underway for the new building, which would house administrative staff and be located near the former Legion Pool. The department is also considering constructing a fire station near the Tri-Cities Airport, … Read more
Eastman Chemical Company announced Thursday that its new molecular recycling facility in Kingsport is now operational. The company said the facility had achieved on-spec initial production and was generating revenue. The facility breaks down landfill-bound plastic waste into molecular building blocks that can be reassembled to make virgin-quality material, according to Eastman.
Johnson City leaders are moving forward with plans to study a new John Sevier Center and Downtown Centre. Commissioners approved the study Thursday night, which will be done by Hunden Partners. The vote was to approve spending no more than 175-thousand dollars on the study to determine the best use for both sites downtown. Phase … Read more