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
Tennessee’s 2021 Free Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, June 12.According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, anyone can fish without a fishing license in public waters on Free Fishing Day.Children ages 15 and under can also fish without a license starting June 12 through Friday, June 18.a release from TWRA states. “The day … Read more
An annual tradition limited to 500 climbers is underway with registration open for the annual Tri-Cities 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Bristol Motor Speedway.2021 will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and event organizers are hoping for a record-setting turnout.The September 11 event will be the seventh Tri-Cities Memorial Stair Climb. In previous years, the … Read more
Thinking rising water may have casued a boat slip to come loose on Boone Lake it was spotted drifting down the lake Monday afternoon.The slip is currently tied to the bank near Winged Deer Park in Johnson City.The property owner where the slip is currently tied up says it came loose from Serenity Cove. He … Read more
A case involving a confidential informant meant a woman charged in a Sullivan County murder made her first appearance in court Tuesday.Misty Magic James faces a felony murder charge after investigators say she admitted on a recording to shooting 60-year-old Trina Jones.James appeared for a few moments. There was a conflict of interest with the … Read more
What she thought was an airsoft gun, aA Greeneville woman called the police Sunday after she discovered she had accidentally purchased a loaded gun at a church rummage sale in May.According to a report from the Greeneville Police Department, officers were called on to speak to a woman who said she had been at a … Read more
It was a busy night for firefighters in Carter County late Sunday and early Monday as crews responded to three separate fires. First the Hampton/Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 200 block of Sims Hill Road. Upon arrival, firefighters could see flames visible from the roof. There were no … Read more
ETSU Health will offer the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at several events later this month.This vaccine is for people 18 years of age and older.“This summer, we will be utilizing some non-traditional settings to reach as many people as we can with the vaccine,” said Donna Noland, manager of the ETSU Health COVID-19 Vaccine … Read more