Lead Pipe Survey

Kingsport, has announced a replacement plan for residents with lead pipes following the EPA’s new law requiring identification of all drinking water utilities with lead service lines by October. The city is asking for community assistance to locate lead pipes, as digging holes on every service line would be costly and time-consuming. The city offers … Read more

Money For Landfill Remediation

Virginia’s recently passed $188-billion state budget would send millions of dollars to Southwest Virginia. The General Assembly agreed on a spending package that includes $2.5 million to fund continued efforts to construct an inland port in the region and $26 million for the City of Bristol, Virginia to put toward its landfill mitigation efforts.

Money For Landfill Remediation

Virginia’s recently passed $188-billion state budget would send millions of dollars to Southwest Virginia. The General Assembly agreed on a spending package that includes $2.5 million to fund continued efforts to construct an inland port in the region and $26 million for the City of Bristol, Virginia to put toward its landfill mitigation efforts.

Lead Pipe Survey

Kingsport, has announced a replacement plan for residents with lead pipes following the EPA’s new law requiring identification of all drinking water utilities with lead service lines by October. The city is asking for community assistance to locate lead pipes, as digging holes on every service line would be costly and time-consuming. The city offers … Read more

JC Planners Grapple With Defining “Venue” For Zoning Classification

The Johnson City Planning Commission is grappling with how to define the term “venue,” as they look to amend the city’s ordinance on event venues. The agenda for Tuesday’s planning commission meeting said the board would be discussing allowing event venues in A1 and B3 zoning classifications… something the Washington County Regional Planning Commission has … Read more

Bristol man Arrested For Doing 116 MPH On I-26

A man has been arrested for speeding on Interstate 26 Tuesday. Johnson City Polcie say the driver was clocked at 116 miles per hour near mile post 19. After a short pursuit, the driver, 23 year old Karsun Rain Thompson, of Bristol, was arrested for felony evading, reckless driving, no proof of insurance, open container, … Read more

State Street Farmer’s Market

The 25th annual State Street Farmer’s Market is just around the corner, and Believe in Bristol announced in a post on Tuesday that the online vendor applications are now available.. Lear more at https://www.bristoltn.org.

20 year old found

A missing 20-year-old from Washington County, Virginia has been found. Haley Seats was last seen Feb. 26. At that time, she was seen leaving a relative’s home to smoke in the area of Exit 10 near Bristol, Virginia. According to the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office, Haley has been found but no additional details have … Read more

Karsun Thompson Arrested

Karsun Thompson, 23, of Bristol, Virginia, was arrested for allegedly driving 116 mph on Interstate 26. Charges include evading arrest, reckless driving, failure to comply with financial responsibility law, open container, and no driver’s license. He was taken to the Washington County Dentention Center.

New Detours Along Walnut Street In Johnson City

A traffic alert for Johnson City drivers. New detours are posted along Walnut Street, which affects business traffic. Unfortunately, it’s a bit complicated, but the city says the changes will only be in effect for a couple of weeks. Businesses along the street have posted maps online advising customers how to get around the closures. … Read more