Cherokee National Forest officials plan two prescribed fires in Washington and Johnson County. The fires are expected to burn areas Near Erwin, southwest of the Nolichucky River, along Rich Mountain Road. And, on the Northwest side of Watauga Lake near Sink Mountain Boat Ramp Rd. Heavy smoke may be seen at times over the next … Read more
Johnson City and former police chief Karl Turner are asking a judge to disallow evidence from consultant, Eric Daigle’s investigation from being admitted at trial in Kat Dahl’s federal lawsuit against them. Dahl, a former special assistant U.S. attorney, sued the city and Turner stating she was fired in retaliation after she pressured the JCPD … Read more
The Kingsport Public Library is raising money for a major renovation project. the Friends of the Kingsport Library are hoping to raise 1.5 million dollars. They say this is the first major renovation project that will be done to the library in more than three decades. The city did allocate about 6 million dollars for … Read more
The Holston Habitat for Humanity was recently the victim of a theft from their work trailer. Someone broke into the trailer and stole more than 4-thousand dollars in tools and equipment. Executive director Laura Kelly says the tools are used to help build homes for low-income rewsidents who secure low-interest loans. While the charity says … Read more
Johnson City voters could be asked for the second time in a decade to change the date of city commission elections, giving 21 extra months to two current commissioners and whichever three are elected this November. The proposed change is one of four amendments to the city’s charter that would go to voters for an … Read more
The Gray Fossil Site in East Tennessee has discovered thousands of fossils, including an alligator, rhino’s, red panda, and mastodon. Researchers have also made first-of-their-kind discoveries, including new species of moles, turtles, and bone-crushing dogs. The fossils found at the site are unique in the U.S., and the site is the first of its kind … Read more
Sullivan County has unveiled a new outdoor kiosk at Food City in Kingsport that allows customers to renew their tags 24 hours a day. The machine is posted at the North Eastman Road location and the process will take less than a minute. It only uses credit or debit cards and the kiosk can be … Read more
Johnson City Commissioners will consider approving $175,000 for a consulting firm to help determine the best value and market for the John Sevier Center and Downtown Center. The Johnson City Development Authority (JCDA) and the city’s economic development team have been soliciting bids for a study to determine the best way to redevelop and reuse … Read more
Kingsport leaders have apprved a new ordinance that makes part of Broad Street an Historic Overlay District. Last Year, the Downtown Kingsport Association asked city leaders for the request in order to help preserve two blocks of historic buildings, some of which are nearly a century old. Funding could be made available to imporve the … Read more
A vehiclular homicide suspect is now in custody in Johnson City. Washington County detectives have arrested Lori Gross after reporting that she turned herself in at the jail on monday. The case dates back to October of 2022, when polcie say Gross crossed the center line into oncoming traffic on East Main Street near Fleming … Read more