(BRISTOL, VA) – In Bristol, Virginia…two water main breaks impact numerous streets. One happened on Goodson Street on Thursday. Later, crews identified another water main break, over on Fairview Street. Crews continue work at this hour.
(NASHVILLE) – Concerns are mounting over Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s push to pass universal school choice. The Greeneville City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution, opposing vouchers. In Gov. Lee’s proposed plan, funds would be offered to 20,000 students to attend private school or be homeschooled.
Visit Johnson City is sponsoring a campaign called the Hotels with Hearts to help people who are at risk during the cold winter months.This is the seventh year of the Winter Donation Drive.They are asking for the public to donate new hats, socks, and gloves as it partners with several hotels in the area. Event … Read more
More than a year after it closed becasue of a structual issue, work is underway inside the Buck Van Huss Dome in Kingsport. According to Kingsport Assistant Superintendent Andy True talking to news outlets contractors have been in the building for about six weeks, simultaneously working on demolition and installing a portion of the steel … Read more
The community is responding to help three children who escaped a fatal fire in Jonesborough Tuesday by accepting donations at any Eastman Credit Union Branch.The fire claimed two lives. Jonesborough Elementary and Middle Schools are collecting donations for the three children who are students there. Community members have gotten together to meet many of the … Read more
Local volunteers with Little Chicks and the Watauga Watershed Alliance joined the Johnson County Litter Control to clean up highways in the area throughout November.Over 350 bags were collected by volunteers participating in the statewide litter campaign to accomplish three goals: reduce the amount of roadside litter across the state, reduce the amount of money … Read more
Just before the 2024 elections, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans that state and county election officials are the trusted sources of accurate election information.“Before the 2024 elections get underway, it’s important that voters know where to find accurate election information,” Hargett said in a news release. He says to rely on … Read more
Bristol, Tennessee has received a Downtown Improvement Grant for $300,000 from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, according to State Rep. John Crawford. The grant is part of $4 million in overall funding that was awarded to support improvements to building facades and outdoor public spaces in 17 downtowns and Main Street communities … Read more
(JOHNSON CITY) – Shots ring out in Johnson City. The cops are dispatched to a Mel Circle address. One person is soon taken to an area hospital…no word on the extent of the gunshot wounds. Officials confirm to the media…a person of interest is in custody. State officials are assisting in the investigation with area … Read more
(JOHNSON CITY) – More than 100 volunteers in Johnson City come together…to pack meals…to help people both around the world…and around the block. It’s the organization “Kids for Hunger”…and they aim to provide nutritious meals for impoverished kids and families all around the globe, they say. Each box the crew packs…contains around 215 meals. In … Read more