Man facing arson charge after Bristol TN structure fire
A man was arrested Saturday in connection with a structure fire in the 1100 block of Edgemont Ave in Bristol TN. A city report said police were able to identify 46 year old Travis...
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Doe Mountain Recreation Authority receives grant for new shelter
The Doe Mountain Recreation Authority in Mountain City announced Friday that it has received a grant through Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative for a new picnic shelter and trailhead improvements. The new 24×36 picnic shelter...
New BlueCross Healthy Place at Kingsport’s Riverwalk Park prepares for grand opening
A new six-acre park located along Industry Drive and the Holston River connected to the Kingsport Greenbelt is getting ready to official open. The new BlueCross Healthy Place at Kingsport’s Riverwalk Park features separate...
VA Dept. of Corrections reports inmate death at Keen Mountain
The Virginia Department of Corrections says that an inmate at Keen Mountain Correctional Center has died after an “apparent attack by another inmate.” The incident happened early Thursday morning. Corrections team members attempted to...
JC commissioners approve Antioch Road rezoning on first reading
Johnson City commissioners approved on first reading a rezoning request that would allow for the development of 48 single-family homes on Antioch Road and residents are concerned about how the proposed development would impact...
Bill signing delivers $15 per hour minimum wage in Virginia by 2028
Governor Spanberger signed legislation into law Thursday that will raise the minimum wage for Virginia workers to $15 per hour. The increase will come in increments, going up to $13.75 an hour next year...
