A state lawmaker is calling for the resignationo f Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine, one month after a tense exchange between Levine and State Representative David Hawk. Additionally, Hawk accused Levine of being a bully to healthcare professionals and employees. The demand comes in a letter that Hawk wrote to ETSU president Brian Noland, who … Read more
A man from Chuckey, has been charged with evading arrest and reckless driving after refusing to stop for police in Greene County. The incident occurred when an officer attempted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Equinox near West Andrew Johnson Highway/Baileyton Access for a switched tag, but the driver, Barton Smith, disregarded the officer … Read more
Kingsport police are investigating an assault that left two people with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Sequoyah Drive. A man and woman to a hospital for treatment of possible life-threatening injuries. A male suspect who fled the scene was taken into custody. The police consider it an isolated incident and are working to determine … Read more
The University of Tennessee has broken ground on the construction of two new dormitories, marking a significant milestone in accommodating the growing student population. Rise Real Estate, awarded the contract, aims to create a comfortable living environment for first-year students, a practice that helps them adjust to life away from home.
A VA man was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in connection with a fatal fire in Wise County in February 2023. Curtis D. Holbrook, was indicted by a Wise County grand jury on one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of arson of an occupied dwelling. VSP identified the … Read more
A man was killed in a fire that happened in Big Stone Gap. Firefighters responded to East Spring Street South where a house and an outbuilding were on fire. Once the fire was put out, the body of 57-year-old Jimmy C. Kennedy was found inside the outbuilding. He lived at the house and the outbuilding … Read more
A natural gas line in Johnson City caused road closures and evacuations near East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Tuesday Afternoon. City crews worked to locate the exact location of the leak, which affected McDonald’s and the BP gas station on University Parkway. Crews blocked off the area. The university issued an alert, but stated that … Read more
And former Sullivan County Commissioner Angie Stanley will advance to the August general election after she defeated GOP challenger Carrie Carpenter. Stanley garnered 1,579 votes to Carpenter’s 733 tally. District 1 incumbent Mark Ireson is not seeking re-election after he was elected to the county commission. Stanley will have no opponent in August, as no … Read more
Todd McKinley has defeated two candidates in the GOP primary for Sullivan County school board District 5. McKinley grabbed 1,265 votes, while 2nd place finisher Zack Smith had 429. Rodney Padgett got 306 votes to finish in third place. Smith now advances to face Independant candidate Randall Jones in August. In Kingsport, a very close … Read more
Tennessee and Virginia are just two of the states slated to hold elections today, Super Tuesday. While many are focused on casting a ballot to decide the next presidential candidates — there are various other races too. Many of those races are local, with some of the winners going on to take office, or facing … Read more