Scott County wildfire now contained
Officials in Scott County announced Tuesday morning that The 320 acre fire in the county is now contained. The Virginia Department of Forestry said a USFS helicopter was released from the incident at around...
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Jonesborough BMA address several issues at Monday meeting
The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Monday night and addressed several issues. They addressed an agreement with Atmos Energy, approved a new emergency alert system, and discussed the possibility of a new...
NETN population consistently grows again
Northeast Tennessee’s population has grown at a similar pace to the previous year in 2024-2025, with the region adding an estimated 3,418 people and Washington County’s population has surpassed 140,000 for the first time....
Fatality reported after tractor crash
An East Tennessee man was killed after his tractor became unstable near an embankment. A preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol said Steven Dorland, 69, was onboard an antique 1940s machine and backing...
TBI is investigating officer involved shooting in Unicoi County
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Unicoi County Saturday night. The release from the TBI says that Unicoi County deputies responded to a report of a man...
Man who set mother and house on fire appears in court
The man who is suspected of setting his mother and a home on fire made his first court appearance Friday morning. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office said that 32 year old Dustin Machen...
