Victim identified in fatal Hawkins County fire
A house fire in Hawkins County left at least one dead Wednesday morning. The Hawkins County Sheriffs Office said Wednesday afternoon, that the call came in at 5:31 a.m. and was at 245 Clover...
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Sapphire Social nightclub in Bristol announces closing
A nightclub on State Street in Bristol, Virginia, has announced it has closed, citing a change in venue leadership. In a social media post on Wednesday, Sapphire Social, announced it would close, effective immediately,...
Man arrested in Johnson County for slitting dog’s throat
Authorities in Johnson County have arrested a man accused of slitting a dog’s throat. Joseph Morefield was charged with aggravated domestic assault and aggravated cruelty to animals. A dog was found with a 7-9...
GOP landslide on Virginia’s referendum vote in the Southwest not enough to stop approval
Virginia House Republican Leader Terry Kilgore said redistrict referendum votes were disappointing but not unexpected, but in a statement, he said the new district maps that would give Democrats up to four new congressional...
TBI says Mooresburg man sent text messages to himself for a set-up of a Bean Station detective
A Hawkins County man created an account on a text messaging service then sent fabricated messages to himself as part of his plan to frame a police officer, according to the TBI. Kevin Holliman,...
Carter Family Fold Executive Director Rita Forrester stepping down
Carter Family Fold executive director Rita Forrester is stepping down from her post to concentrate on family and health matters, according to a statement issued by the music venue on social media. Forrester took...
