Parks plan

The Johnson City parks and recreation department has put the finishing touches on a 10 year plan. Advisory Board member Natalie Smith spearheaded the effort to provide a guide for the city’s parks opver the next decade. Smith said that it’s vital for area parks and programming to keep up with a growing population. She … Read more

robbery

Polcie in Bristol Virginia have arrested a man and woman duo for allegedly robbing a woman along State Street. Jail records show Casey Hedge and Mary Thomas were picked up after the crime in the 800 block of State Street on Tuesday. The female victim was reportedly struck over th ehead several times The woman … Read more

Kingsport Chipotle

Business news today, the Chipotle restaurant in Kingsport is set to open next week. This will be the first Chiptle in the Model City, located at 1401 East Stone Drive A grand opening celebration is planned for December 19th at 10:45 a.m. Chipotle also has restaurants in Johnson City and Bristol, Tennessee.

Black Bear Pays A Visit

Robin Sayers of Johnson City’s North Hills neighborhood has an unexpected visitor a sizeable-looking black bear. The bear stayed around her home near Science Hill High School for nearly an hour. Along with paying a visit to her front door, the bear took some time checking out a crape myrtle in her yard. She watched … Read more

GPD Investigates Stolen Vechile

The Greeneville Police Department is investigating a Motor Vehicle Theft. While on patrol, a vehicle was seen partially in the roadway with its hazard lights on near 565 Old Stage Rd. The was unoccupied. After running the vehicle information, it was determined the vehicle was stolen out of Greeneville City.

Fundaraiser For Family Who Lost Everything

The Chaotic Crew Motorcycle Club and food truck Tri-Cities Roadhouse partnered to host a “Plate for Purpose” Saturday. All proceeds supported the family and children of a couple who was killed in a house fire on Mill Springs Road. Akita Trobaugh, 31, and Thomas Trobaugh, leave behind three children, who escaped the fire by breaking … Read more

Strouth Gets 52 Years To Life

A man convicted in a 2017 murder outside of a Bristol, Tennessee Walmart was sentenced Monday morning. Michael Strouth received the maximum sentence for the first-degree murder of Michael Heatherly. Strouth was sentenced to 52 years to life for Heatherly’s murder. He was also sentenced to an additional consecutive 25 years for a conspiracy to … Read more

Dobyns-Bennett Finalist In Metallica’s Marching Band Competition

The Dobyns-Bennett High School Marching Band was named a finalist in Metallica’s Marching Band Competition on Monday. The inaugural competition “challenges marching bands at all levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica’s music.” Each winning band will receive $15,000 in musical equipment for its program, furnished by Metallica. https://www.metallicamarchingband.com/

Johnson Named To Transportation Board

Bristol real estate developer Steve Johnson will serve on the new Transportation Modernization Board created by Gov. Lee’s new $3.3 billion highway construction plan. City councils and Democrats object to the board’s final decisions on the location of the new ‘choice lanes’ or toll roads. Current plans will not include any input from city planners.

At This Hour

(NASHVILLE) – Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are cleaning up after weekend storms and tornadoes kill six people…and send more to the hospital…while damaging buildings, turning over vehicles and knocking out power…to tens of thousands. Three people, including a toddler, were killed after severe weather moved through Madison, north of Nashville. Three more people … Read more