New court documents int he Sean Williams rpae case claim police extorted money from the former Johnson City businessman in order to cover up his alleged crimes. Johnson City Police has responded, however, saying there has been no evidence to support such allegations of corruption and it welcomes any thorough investigation by an outside agency. … Read more
A ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday for the new Karing Hearts Heart and Vascular Center in johnson City. The new facility is located at 701 North State of Franklin Road. Cardiologist and Karing Hearts owner Jeff Schoondyke said the new facility will not only enhance accessibility for patients in the area, it will also save … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger’s bud for re-election. If successful, Harshbarger would serve a third term in the US House of Representatives for Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District. Trump posted Tuesday on his Truth Social that Harshbarger has his “complete anbd total endorsement,” calling her a tireless advocate for the people of … Read more
The Sentinel Foundation will host a free symposium on Friday on human trafficking. The symposium will be held in Marion, Virginia, giving people tips on how to identify and prevent human trafficking locally. The event is free at the historic Lincoln Theater from 3-to-6pm Friday. According to the Sentinel Foundation, the non-profit works to educate … Read more
The Hholiday weekend turned tragic at an East Tennessee lake on Sunday, when the body of a 19 year old man was recoevred. The tragedy at Watts Bar Lake in Roanoke County. The teenager had been seen jumping from a pontoon boat, but never resurfacing. The TWRA said the incident happened late Saturday night. At … Read more
A second suspect has been arrested and jailed as part of a disturbing death investigation in Carter County. The remains of a man were found in a buried freezer. The TBI announced Friday that Jim Chambers was found and arrested in New Orleans. Chambers is being held in connection to the disappearance and death of … Read more
The former home of Hoss and McCall, Lampson Hall in Jonesborough – is for sale. The building is located at 102 East Main Street – and has hit the market with a listing price of 2 million dollars. In 1871, John Lampson and John Grisham began building the largest business house at the time. The … Read more
The Dolly Parton Experience opens this holiday weekend in Pigeon Forge. The 13 million dollar immersive experience is three times the size of the former Chasing Rainbows Museum. Visitors can walk through Dolly’s life, from her beginnings in Locust Ridge to being on the bus to Nashville… in Hollywood… and on the international stage. Dolly’s … Read more
A spring fire in Southwest Virginia was among the largest in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Department of Forestry reports that its firefighters responded to 411 Virginia wildfires during the spring fire season, which runs from Feb. 15 to April 30. Including the Moore Hollow Fire in Lee County which burned 525 acres.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking motorists to be alert in the Brumley Gap Road/John Douglas Wayside area of Washington County. This after a large boulder blocked the right lane on Hwy. 19 NB. VDOT stated heavy rain attributed to the 10-foot by 10-foot by 25-foot boulder coming loose.