Invasive Spotted Lanternflies reported in Bristol
An invasive insect species called spotted lanternflies are being found in large numbers around the Bristol area. The insects are about the size of a June Bug, and are a distinct red and black...
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office to implement new body cameras
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office will be implementing body cameras for deputies after an agreement was reached with the county commonwealth’s attorney’s office. The sheriff’s office announced that the cameras will be implemented in...
Tuesday is deadline to register to vote in TN upcoming elections
Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in Tennessee’s August 6 primary and general elections. Primary elections will be held for governor, Congress, and the General Assembly, and general elections will be held...
Sullivan County budget finalized
A week after the Sullivan County Commission rejected the Board of Educations budget proposal, the Board of Education decided to send it back. By sending the same budget, under the Financial Act, the budget...
Victim of Wise County shooting and suspect identified
A motive was not disclosed, but Wise County authorities provided updated information about a weekend shooting in Big Stone Gap on Coronet Road. Robert Rollins, 76, was found dead from a bullet wound at...
‘Overwhelming concern’ warrants reminder from Big Stone Gap police for Wise Pride event
Big Stone Gap’s police chief is warning protesters to maintain their distance from a scheduled Wise Pride event scheduled for Saturday. In a statement posted online, Chief Matthew Russell also reminded all parties headed...
