Tennessee Governor Bill Lee met with the Tennessee National Guard before their deployment to the southern U.S. border over the weekend. Lee committed to deploying two waves of active-duty soldiers to support border security efforts. During the meeting, Lee emphasized the importance of human and drug trafficking as a “crisis for our country” and expressed … Read more
Bristol, Tennessee is seeking additional funding for a new stadium for the State Liners Appalachian League baseball team. The city has already allocated $5 million, estimated to cost around $12 million. Bristol is expected to request over $7 million to cover the cost, from the state.
Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation allowing recreational retail sales of marijuana next year, if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The state would begin taking applications for cultivating, testing, processing, and selling the drug on September 1, with products taxed at up to 11.625%. The legislation allows localities to hold a referendum on prohibiting retail … Read more
East Tennessee State University is is dealing with vandalism. “Free Palestine,” “We have failed ourselves,” and “How many must die? were marked a veterans memorial on campus. The memorial, dedicated in 2003, honors students and alumni who sacrificed their lives in service to their country. An ETSU spokesperson condemned the vandalism and said the university … Read more
Sean Williams will have separate trials on his federal child pornography production charges and his escape charges, with his pornography production trial now officially set to start May 21. Williams’ charges stem from alleged filmed sexual abuse by him of three different children in his downtown Johnson City apartment.
Johnson City is one step closer to the construction of a 9,000 square foot fire training facility. The facility will include a classroom, four offices, a break room, locker rooms, and a training fire tower. The project is funded through an American Rescue Protection Plan grant. The concrete for the foundation was poured on Thursday. … Read more
Tennessee’s letter grade system provides a snapshot of schools’ performance, with Bristol Tennessee City Schools ranking among 11 districts with all A and B results. School Administrators say COVID relief funds and grant dollars has helped provide students and teachers with various resources like additional programming and tutoring. Adding to the boost in grades.
Greenville Police responded to the report of a Theft From All Volunteer Storage on Pruitt Rd. Investigators say the victims reported their storage room was cleaned out and that the lock had been switched. About $7800 dollars worth of electronics, music equipment and collectables were taken. The storage unit does not have a camera pointing … Read more
Bristol Rhythm and Roots has annoucned it’s lineup. 49 Winchester, Ashley McBride, The Wallflowers, and others will take the grandstand stage in September. This year marks the 23rd annual event at the Birthplace of Country Music. The Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival will take place Sept. 13 – 15 in downtown Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia. To … Read more
Work is well underway on the new fire training center in Johnson City. Concrete is being poured this week for the new Fire Station #7 on West Walnut Street. The station will not just be a firehouse, but will also house some of the department’s administrative office. It will also include a 100 person classroom … Read more