A man already in prison was convicted of murder in connection to a 2015 fatal shooting in Johnson City. On Monday, a jury convicted Christopher Horton, 36, of the shooting death of Perry Folk in a convenience store parking lot. He was charged in 2018 while serving a 12-year federal sentence for gun and drug … Read more
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced Monday that it has decided to relocate its main office in Johnson City, currently at 530 East Main Street. A release from the USPS said the decision to relocate retail services from the Main Street post office was made following a 30-day community input period, where residents were … Read more
Northeast Tennessee’s homeless population swelled by 46% last year — nearly four times the national rate — according to a one-night “point in time” (PIT) count conducted nationally each year. In raw numbers, the homeless population rose from 392 to 572 and the portion of those who were not spending the night in a shelter … Read more
BAE Systems was awarded an $8.8 billion contract by the U.S. Army to continue operating the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport for another decade. The government-owned, contractor-operated plant has been making explosives for the U.S. military since World War II and has been operated by BAE Systems since 1999.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has unveiled its first 10-Year Project Plan, detailing how the department plans to use billions of dollars over the next decade. The Plan does not mention work along Interstate 26 or Interstate 81. The Sullivan State Route 126 Widening and Hawkins State Route 31 Reconstruction were included. Along with … Read more
More than 300 bikes were delivered to area children on Monday through the Friendship Bikes for Kids program. Bristol Lifestyle Recovery, Angel Tree (Salvation Army), Santa Pal, the Boys and Girls Club of the Mountain Empire and Girls Inc.all benefitted from the Bike donations.
Johnson City residents must pay their 2023 property taxes by the end of the month. According to the City of Johnson City, property taxes are due by Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. After that day, penalties and interest will start to accrue.
Kingsport police have identified a man found unresponsive in a ditch Friday night. Officers were called to the 1600 block of E Street late Friday. Once on the scene, officers found an unresponsive white man in the ditch. On Monday, police identified the man as David Bailie, 62 of Kingsport. Bailie was found with “significant … Read more
More than 1,400 students graduated during East Tennessee State University’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday. The morning ceremony featured Dr. Jessica Burchette, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, as the keynote speaker. During the afternoon ceremony, Dr. Brenda White Wright, a motivational speaker, storyteller, leadership development and diversity trainer … Read more
Every year, people across the United States participate in Wreaths Across America. On Saturday hundreds gathered at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City to lay around 800 wreaths. Wreaths were placed on each memorial marker, signifying appreciation for the fallen veterans’ service. Mountain Home National Cemetery is still accepting wreath donations. Wreaths can be … Read more