(CARTER COUNTY) – There are 11 candidates running for county offices in the March 5 Carter County Republican Party’s primary election, but there are only three contested races. Only one of the contested races is for a countywide office. The countywide race is for the GOP nomination for assessor of property, which will be an … Read more
(ELIZABETHTON) – The Elizabethton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male individual involved in the theft of a package. The incident occurred earlier this week, at a location on Cottage Ave. Officials are urging anyone with credible information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to come forward. Elizabethton PD … Read more
(KINGSPORT) – Eastman Credit Union announces a record-breaking $16 million dollar dividend that members will receive in January. The payout will raise the total given back to members to $193 million, since 1998. ECU’s strong financial performance in 2023 allowed ECU’s board of directors to approve the year-end bonus. The amount of interest members in … Read more
(SULLIVAN CO.) – The Sullivan County Commission will possibly vote on a resolution next week that would support nullifying any “federal overreach” that violates “state sovereignty.” County Commissioner, Zane Vanover brought the resolution to the commission during its work session on behalf of Commissioner Jessica Means, who was absent…for state Rep. Bud Hulsey…not present at … Read more
(KINGSPORT) – Two people charged with the February 2019 murders of a man and woman in Kingsport will each spend 20 years in prison. Joseph Clark and Alexander Hamilton entered plea agreements to second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Shyane Bishop and Trevor Reed. The shootings took place at the Stonecrest Apartments. Clark and … Read more
(JOHNSON CITY) – A Johnson City man, accused of leaving a 1-year-old child outside in the cold out of spite toward his girlfriend has been arrested. Officers with the Johnson City Police Department arrest 21-year-old Joseph Davis and charge him with child abuse and neglect. Officers respond to a domestic disturbance call at a home … Read more
A big night for kids. Nearly 100 children enjoyed a fun-filled night of food, fellowship and gifts Wednesday during the Johnson City Police Department’s (JCPD) annual Shop with a Cop event. A grand total of $26,735 was raised this year — enough to provide gifts for more than 160 children, along with food boxes and … Read more
BrightRidge and Red Dog Technologies, the operator of a Bitcoin mine in the Limestone community, have made their first payments to Washington County as part of a settlement to shut down the mine. The Washington County Commission ultimately sued both companies after learning that the mine’s use did not meet zoning guidelines, claiming BrightRidge had … Read more
The Morristown Hamblen Humane Society is asking for donations after police found 17 Chihuahua dogs in a storage unit. The animal shelter shared in a social media post this week that the dogs were found by police on Dec. 10, and some of the chihuahuas were so young their eyes were not yet open. The … Read more
The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a months-long investigation uncovered alleged illegal activity at seven local dispensary shops. The sheriff’s office states the shops advertised the sale of CBD products, operated outside the boundaries of Virginia law and illegally sold marijuana. One person received treatment at an area emergency room due to a … Read more