To prepare for the upcoming snow season the City of Kingsport is conducting its annual snow plow inspections.Kingsport has 40 vehicles equipped with snow plows and salt spreaders plus three additional trucks for placing pre-treatment and anti-icing brine on roads prior to snow events.The city says it currently has 4,300 tons of salt on hand … Read more
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that it is investigating two deaths after deputies found the bodies of a man and woman in a residence on Fifth Street.SCSO Capt. Andy Seabolt tells news outlets that while the deaths are considered suspicious, there is no danger to the public.The identities of those killed have not … Read more
Authorities in Bristol, Virginia, are investigating after a car slammed into an apartment building at a high rate of speed Tuesday morning. It all happened at Leisure Park Towers on Moore Street. The driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.Police say the vehicle that came down Moore Street, down the … Read more
Beginning November 9th, FoundersForge is helping innovators and entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. The non-profit is now accepting applications to its Startup Bootcamp.The Startup Bootcamp is tailored to a person’s needs through education, mentorship and access to potential customers. David Nelson, the FoundersForge director says the program is customized to fit an individual … Read more
Food City officials have announced the grocery chain will host a company-wide hiring event on Thursday ahead of the holiday season.A release said that candidates can visit any Food City location from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. for full or part-time positions. Applications are also available online.The business is looking to hire 1,500 team members … Read more
A former Church Hill Rescue Squad and Hawkins County Volunteer Fireman’s Association (HCVFA) leader has pleaded guilty to two counts of theft that spanned across two agencies.A release from the Tennessee’s Comptroller’s Office revealed Carla Dykes stole at least $47,073 from the Church Hill Rescue Squad between January 2013 and August 2020, stating the former … Read more
The Mountain View Country Market’s ninth annual fall festival over the weekend was a huge success, as evidenced by the hundreds of vehicles that parked at the Erwin Highway location on both days.Both locals and visitors to the area shopped from a choice of over 100 vendors, whose entire rental fees were donated to an … Read more
The man fatally shot at a downtown Johnson City bar has been identified in court documents that reveal more details in the shooting.According to an affidavit filed in the General Session Court of Washington County, officers responded to Tipton Street Pub Friday morning and found Ryan Nicholson dead inside. Nicholson was laying on his back … Read more
A construction project to be aware of in Johnson City. You’re urged to travel cautiously as workers install new sewer lines on West State of Franklin Road all this week.A release from city officials said drivers should expect a variety of closures and detours between Sevier and Commerce streets and Buffalo Street:
There’s an update on a case we’ve been following for you. Washington County authorities are revealing further details surrounding a shooting on Ted Brown Road in the South Central community earlier in October.A release from the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said that officers continue searching for Brantley A. Freshour, 24, who is accused … Read more