A new court document in a lawsuit against Johnson City Police alleges department members accepted bribes and kickbacks to protect former businessman Sean Williams. The new allegations, filed in court this week, claim “corrupt use of search warrants and other unlawful collection efforts” to get money from Williams. Specifically, the plaintiffs claim Williams’ former company … Read more
Brights Zoo in Limestone is now accepting your Christmas trees to be recycled. The zoo is accepting trees that are free of tinsel, ornaments and any kind of snow spray that could be toxic. The trees will be given to the animals to play with and eat. The zoo says it can accept up to … Read more
Cases opf respiratory illness are repotreldy on the rise in the Tri-Cities. The new federal CDC illness map shows influenza-like activity is very high for Tennessee and in the high category for Virginia. And with more holiday gatherings and celebrations coming up this weekend, health experts are urging people to wear face masks while out … Read more
One person was injured following a crash involving a motorcycle and car in Lee County on Friday.According to Virginia State Police (VSP), a 2023 Honda CBR100 was traveling westbound on Route 58A near the Opal Burden Drive intersection just before 6 p.m. when a 2017 Nissan Altima, also traveling westbound, switched lanes in front of … Read more
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is celebrating after calculating having earned $70.4 million in research funding and sponsored programs in the last fiscal year, the university has announced.The funding goes towards advancements in a range of diverse fields, from research in rural health to working in biotechnology, ETSU said in a release. In addition over … Read more
Ballad Health began requiring employees to wear masks in all clinical areas Thursday. A notice to Ballad employees stated the new policy was put in place due to the rise of influenza, COVID and RSV in the region. Masking will only be required in clinical areas for team members, medical staff and vendors. Ballad has … Read more
A Science Hill High School custodian was charged with two counts of burglary after allegedly stealing medications from the school’s health clinic. Science Hill officials notified the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), that medications had been stolen from the school’s health clinic. Surveillance video showed Henry Overbay, 29, going into the clinic once on Dec. … Read more
The City of Kingsport is mapping its path forward with plans for how to develop a new park at the Cement Hill property. The roughly 40-acre site was acquired by the city in 2020. Cement Hill is adjacent to the Scott Adams Skate Park and is located along Industry Drive, right across from the South … Read more
Former Johnson City business owner and accused child rapist Sean Williams has been released from hospital care after an attempted suicide attempt and is back in jail under “close supervision.” Williams will still appear in court as planned on Thursday on a host charges, inclouding federal counts of production of child pornography.. Williams reportedly attempted … Read more
A chemical spill at a Greeneville cheese factory sent 29 employees to the hospital on Wednesday. two separate chemical leaks of anhydrous ammonia occurred at La Quesera Mexicana, a cheese factory located in Greeneville. During the first chemical leaksix employees were taken to a local hospital. a second leak at the factory was reported that … Read more