A Kingsport man is arrested after a high-speed chase. Officials tell reporters Robert Smith almost hit a deputy, head-on during the pursuit. The Hawkins County deputy is in his cruiser on Big Elm Drive…that’s when Smith narrowly misses him. The cop…hits the lights and siren and does a 180…the chase is on. Several times, Smith … Read more
In Abingdon… Jeffrey Curtis is charged…after a woman is found…bound with duct tape inside an Lee Highway apartment. Washington County deputies respond… a neighbor tell officers…about sounds coming from an apartment…he believes a woman is in danger. The cops…kick the door in…and find Curtis…with the victim…tied up, on the floor. Curtis is held without bond … Read more
History is being relived June 12 and 13 at Rocky Mount State Historic Site during the “Timeline and Heritage Festival.”The festival will feature re-enactments and displays relating to the region that draw all the way from the Revolutionary War up until today.Organizers of the Rocky Mount Timeline and Heritage Festival say visitors will enjoy military … Read more
After making hern first court appearance this week, a woman charged with murder in Sullivan County is out of jail on bond.Misty Magic James bonded out of the Sullivan County Jail.James was charged with murder and aggravated burglary after investigators say she admitted on a recording to shooting 60-year-old Trina Jones.Court documents also say James … Read more
Making improvements is what it’s all about for Ballad Health unveiling a new partnership Thursday with the STRONG Accountable Care Community.According to a media release from Ballad Health, the “partnership and coordinated care network” .‘The release states the partnership aims to “enhance community members’ health and well-being – even outside of hospital walls.”“Within Ballad Health, … Read more
The restrooms at Powell Square Park in the Tree Streets of Johnson City will be closed temporarily after a small fire occurred Thursday morning.According to a spokesperson from the City of Johnson City, the fire appears to have started in a wall of the pavilion bathrooms after a fan overheated.The fire was quickly extinguished, and … Read more
To encourage swqimming safety, the Kingsport Aquatic Center is planning a massive swimming safety event.According to a release from KAC, the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson” will be held on Thursday, June 17th.| Local instructors encouraging adults to take swim lessons.The lesson starts at 2 p.m. and is open to people of all ages. The lesson … Read more
When police in Bristol Virginia were called to the scene at a Walmart on Lee Highway they though it was about a possible hostage situation that police now say was likely a scam.According to Captain Maynard Ratcliff of the Bristol Virginia Police Department, a father and son trucking team received a phone call, during which … Read more
Ballad Health CEO Allan Levine spoke to news outlets saying while the COVID19 case load is the lowest it’s ever been there’a a new probelm, it’s a labor shortage with patients waiting in long line for hospital rooms. Levine says action’s being taken to deal mwith it from the bursing staff all the way to … Read more
Following a petition sihned by community members, an Abingdon home with a rich history in Southwest Virginia was moved from its original location on Wednesday.The Hiram Dooley House was moved by crews from Pecan Street to Park Street. In total, the home was moved about 200 feet.The Dooley House was built in 1849 and remains … Read more