Thousands of people have moved across state lines in recent years, and 2023 was no exception, according to new data from equipment rental company U-Haul. U-Haul says there are more than 2 million one-way U-Haul truck transactions each year within the United States and Canada. Texas was deemed U-Haul’s most popular state for migration. Tennessee … Read more
State school letter grades were released by Tennessee’s Department of Education (TDOE) on Dec. 21. On Tuesday, Director of Carter County Schools Brandon Carpenter says he’s pleased with the direction Carter County Schools was moving in and pointed out that 80% of schools in the district received a B or C grade. Of the 16 … Read more
Human remains that were discovered recently have been identified as belonging to a Norton, Virginia man, was was reported missing. 21 year old Preston Edward Powers’s body was found in the 500 block of Park Avenue Northeast on December 19th. He had been reported missing by his family members the day before. Norton Polcie say … Read more
Bristol, Virginia’s new mayor is Becky Nave. Nave previously served as the city’s vice mayor and was appointed to the top job on Tuesday by a majority of the city council. Former mayor Neal Osborne did not seek to continue in the role. Jake Holmes has been selected as the new vice mayor. Randall Eads … Read more
A man from Gray was arrested and charged with felony reckless endangerment after he allegedly fired a gun in an open area of an apartment complex. When first responders arrived on scene “witnesses told them a man walked out into an open area of an apartment complex and began firing a gun.” Daniel Laduke, 46, … Read more
As the New Year closed in a Kingsport man was arrested. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports Jason Harmon, 42, was taken into custody at an address on Telford School Road following a reported rape. A drone was deployed and Harmon was located about 300 yards away. A K9 found him lying in … Read more
Adeadly crash on I-81 in Sullivan County. Emergency crews responded Mondya morning to the southbound lanes of the highway at mile marker 64.2 and discovered a car driven by 21 year old Jacob Ramey went off the left side of the roadway. Ramey reportedly overcorrected and crossed all lanes, going off the right side of … Read more
Drivers in Tennessee will soon face a harsher penalty if they’re caught texting and driving. A new law that goes into effect on January 1 will increase the number of points to charged for distracted driving citations. Drivers under the age of 18 will get seven points for a second offense which is enough to … Read more
Bristol, Tennessee Officials will meet on February 6th to talking about a partially collapsed hotel in downtown. This after the city issued a demolition order. The developer will go before the city board of code appeals to shed light on why the building located between Shelby Street and West State Street, should not be demolished. … Read more
A workplace accident at the Gatlinburg Convention Center has taken the life of 66-year-old Jeffrey Coker of Gray, Tennessee. Coker fell 32 feet while installing lighting and stage elements for an upcoming event. An investigation into the incident will take up to 8 weeks to complete.