Explore all the learning possibilities of Universal Class, with hundreds of online continuing education classes that you can take at your own pace at the Washington County Public Library. Available on the web or on the Libby app the classes include how-to videos, tests, and much more. Get started learning the subject of your choice … Read more
Five people were injured and charges are pending against a driver following a head-on collision Friday on Highway 321 in Carter County. An SUV was traveling north on Hwy 321 when it crossed the double yellow line and struck a southbound minivan carrying four people, including the driver, head-on. Charges are pending against the driver … Read more
Two Kingsport women face multiple charges after police reportedly found more than 700 grams of various drugs inside their home. Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), detectives served a search warrant at the home of Melinda Booker, 43, and Shakelia Gibbons, 33, both of Allgood Drive in Kingsport. In addition to methamphetamine – fentanyl, cocaine, guns … Read more
The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office has arrested a person in connection to what is described as a “string of burglaries.” The burglaries had reportedly taken place in the county and Johnson City.the person was arrested on Oak Street near the Appalachian Fairgrounds Thursday night.the person was arrested on Oak Street near the Appalachian Fairgrounds … Read more
An Elizabethton man wanted on several charges including aggravated assault on a first responder has been arrested. Sidney Byers, 43, of Elizabethton, allegedly assaulted police during his inital arrest and was captured after a chase at a gas station near Highway 19 E.
Students from ages 4-14 attended school together at the new Jonesborough Elementary for the first time Thursday. Washington County, Tennessee and town officials broke ground on the project more than two years ago. The new school combines students from the former Jonesborough Elementary and Jonesborough Middle School buildings. And features wide hallways, bright-colored murals and … Read more
A suspect wanted on first-degree murder charges in North Carolina was arrested in Greene County. Allison Martinez, 23, was wanted on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree. Martinez’s vehicle was reportedly located at a southbound rest area near mile marker 38 on Interstate 81. Martinez was asleep in the driver’s seat.
A circuit court judge has been charged with driving under the influence. According to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office a deputy was driving on South Wilcox Drive in Kingsport, when he noticed a black Lexus SUV swerve to the right side of its travel lane before veering over and touching the solid line twice. William … Read more
A TRU hotel by Hilton will open in Bristol, Tennessee later this year. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for the $15.8 million projected investment. The TRU Hotel will be located at 51 Centre Pointe Drive in Bristol, Tennessee and is set to open in late fall.
A man found unresponsive in a Kingsport ditch in December has died, and his death is being investigated as a homicide. David Bailie, 62, was found unresponsive in a ditch in the 1600 block of E Street. A suspect in Bailie’s death was not in custody as of Wednesday.