A Johnson City man is facing charges. Officers responded to a business at 1932 S. Roan Street where a man was reportedly refusing to leave and acting aggressively with what was described as a “hammer.” When Randy McIntosh, was asked to drop the pickaxe, he threw it at officers and nearly hit them. He then … Read more
A 10-year-old child was airlifted to the hospital after being injured in a tractor-trailer crash in Greene County on Thursday. According to a report from Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a tractor-trailer was traveling north on State Highway 93 midmorning when it failed to maintain its lane and hit a GMC Terrain SUV, also traveling north. … Read more
A woman 50 year old Sandra Pope was arrested on Wednesday after police reportedly found 279 grams of methamphetamine at her home in Johnson City. According to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies found the drugs during a search at an Indian Ridge Road residence. Pope, 50 was arrested and charged with manufacture/deliver/sell/possession … Read more
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