JAil time is coming for a former employee of the United States Postal Service pleaded guilty in Abingdon to stealing mail containing medication intended for veterans in the Tazewell area.According to Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar, 45-year-old Ammie Hale, of Raysal, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft of mail by an … Read more
Officials with the Johnson City Police Department said a Florida man is in custody after allegedly attempting to run over two men. According to police, Jonathan Israel Colon of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., attempted to run over two men in his GMC pick-up on Cherry Street near Buffalo Street on Saturday.
Sunday means the end of February and time to renew your hunting and fishing licenses in Tennessee.Current yearly licenses expire on Sunday, February 28.New 2021-22 hunting and fishing licenses are now available to purchase online , on the TWRA “On the Go App,” or an any of the more than 700 license agents across the … Read more
No Blarney, the Town of Jonesborough will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a series of events over several days.According to a release from the town, from Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 21, different events and activities will be held.The release says the St. Paddy’s Family Fun Run will be open to anyone during … Read more
All three health districts in Southwest Virginia and their community partners will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 16-64 years old who have underlying medical conditions on Monday.This includes the Mount Rogers, Cumberland Plateau, and Lenowisco health districts.“Those 16-64 with underlying medical conditions have been part of Phase 1b,” Dr. Karen Shelton, health director, said … Read more
The bells will toll this weekend at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Johnson City is planning to honor the more than 500,000 people claimed by the virus by ringing the bells at the church 500 times beginning at 10:30 am Sunday.The United States reached the unfortunate milestone this week. More than 19,000 residents of Tennessee … Read more
Work continues on the prospects of establishing a whitewater park in Elizabethton. Research is underway on Surf Betsy, by the City of Elizabethton, Mainstreet of Elizabethton, MBA students from the ETSU College of Business, the Surf Betsy Advisory Board and our Parks and Recreation Department, who are reaching out to the public to get their … Read more
Bristol, Virginia Public Schools may take legal action against Gov. Ralph Northam over restrictions on crowds.The school board will have a called session Tuesday, March 2 and consider legal action, according to superintendent Keith Perrigan.Perrigan been vocal about trying to get as many students as possible and their fans back on the field and in … Read more
Kroger stores will begin to administer coronavirus vaccinations at its pharmacies in Tennessee.It will be by appointment only and supplies are limited.Its part of the Federal Retail Partnership Plan.Right now, Tennessee is in phase 1B.Appointments can be made by visiting kroger.com/covidvaccine or by calling 866-211-5320. Individuals requesting appointment must meet the criteria for the current … Read more
Two people are dead following a house fire in Johnson City Thursday.Firefighters are battling the fire in the 300 block of Woodlyn Road in Johnson City.Captain Wendell Loving of the Watauga Volunteer Fire Department told news outlets two women have been pronounced dead following the fire.An adult with special needs got out of the burning … Read more