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
(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