The sheriff inbristol, Virginia has been honored with a prestigious award. Sheriff Tyrone Foster has received the Strong Men and Woman of Virginia Award through the Domonion Energy Charitable Foundation and the Library of Virginia. The award recognizes and honors African American business and community leaders who have overcome obstacles to make significant impacts in … Read more
The new development called The Sportsplex in Bristol is now opening a new restaurant and bar. It’s called The Patio, and it offers a full drink menu and food menu. There’s also indoor games like cornhole and mini pool for the kids. The restaurant’s owners say they are planning themed nights and live entertainment.
A high speed chase in Greene County has ended in tragedy. The chase along East Andrew Johnson Highway ended in a massive crash that caused a passenger in the car to be thrown out and killed. Mosheim Police began the pursuit, but the vehicle sped too fast around a curve and flipped, hitting a parked … Read more
Carter County authorities are investigating after a 16-year-old was found dead underneath a vehicle. Deputies found the unresponsive male juvenile under a white Subaru. The juvenile’s parents believed he left the home due to a window being open with the screen removed. A preliminary investigation indicated the juvenile was attempting to steal the vehicle when … Read more
The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) is set to host a “Prescription Drug Take Back” event to encourage the community to dispose of old, unwanted, or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications and supplements. The event will take place on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bristol Tennessee Municipal parking lot. The … Read more
Assistant Police Chief Steve Hixson of the Greeneville Police Department has been acquitted of a domestic violence charge by a Greene County Jury. The verdict reaffirms Hixson’s innocence and highlights the importance of a fair judicial system in addressing misconduct allegations. Hixson was previously charged with assaulting a family member in December 2022. As of … Read more
52 year-old Thomas Farmer of Johnson City, has been charged with murder in connection to a 2023 overdose death in Carter County. Farmer was arrested by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office and indicted on charges of second-degree murder and sale of schedule II drugs. The man died from a fentanyl overdose, and Farmer was found … Read more
52 year-old Thomas Farmer of Johnson City, has been charged with murder in connection to a 2023 overdose death in Carter County. Farmer was arrested by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office and indicted on charges of second-degree murder and sale of schedule II drugs. The man died from a fentanyl overdose, and Farmer was found … Read more
More imporvements are nearing completion at the Stone Castle at Tennessee High School in Bristol. The renovations are necessary to make the space more accessible to those with disabilities and wheelchairs. The latest renovations began last fall, including ramps on each end of the visitor’s and home sides and more wheelchair accessible seating. New visitor … Read more
Some tense moments in Washington County, when a school bus crash left one person injured. THP responded to the school bus crash just after 7am on Highway 81 southbound in the area of Dogwood Village Road. For some reason, the bus driver lost control and went off the right side of the pavement, then overcorrected … Read more