United Way seeking to raise $189K in 12 days
Last week, the United Way of Washington County reported total donations of $1.51 million pledged toward its $1.7 million fundraising campaign for 2013. On Friday, the agency kicked off an 11th-hour...
View ArticleStations return to DISH remains up in air
A blackout of two local broadcast stations on DISH network entered its third week today as the satellite television provider and the media company wrangle over a deal for the rights to air the feeds....
View ArticleGrief can make holiday difficult with added pressure
It’s the holidays, the season of good cheer, glad tidings, merriment, home, family, tradition, peace, hope, joy and love. Good grief, that’s a lot of pressure. And what if it’s not joyous? What if...
View ArticleWoman’s tragedy now effort to help others
When Angela Wills went on her first date with the man she eventually married, she noticed how his large hands enveloped her small ones. Little did she know those same hands would one day destroy her...
View ArticleBucs surge past Governors late in game
By Trey WilliamsPress Sports Writertwilliams@johnsoncitypress.comEast Tennessee State guard Jalen Riley found another gear in the clutch.Riley scored six of his 16 points in the final 2:12 and assisted...
View ArticleProgram makes kids’ day special
Regardless of whether they were munching on pizza, playing around in the gym or creating their own works of art, one group of kids was full of smiles and laughter Saturday afternoon as they...
View ArticleThe Buzz: A week of local news worth talking about
In case you missed these posts, here are ten items worth reading today on JohnsonCityPress.com: • ‘Agents of change’ educate on prescription drug abuse Indian Trail Intermediate School’s...
View ArticleCastillo stepping down from WCEDC position
The Washington County Economic Development Council has lost its fourth higher-level employee this year now that Shannon Castillo, the organization’s Director of Redevelopment, left her position with...
View ArticleRain closes Speedway in Lights Sunday night
Due to heavy rains in the region, Bristol Motor Speedway has closed the Speedway in Lights attraction Sunday night. A news release from BMS said standing water has made the route impassable. This will...
View ArticleErwin skateboarders looking forward to park of their own
ERWIN — Early last week, a group of teens took advantage of the recent milder weather to take in a little skateboarding before the winter season made its official arrival. But those in the...
View ArticleGroup pushes for giving pets as gifts
For years, animal activist groups have not supported the idea of giving a pet as a present, but one group is changing its tune. An Associated Press article said the American Society for the Prevention...
View ArticleDistrict DA offers precautions for holiday season
While law enforcement officials often warn area residents to take precautions against burglars during the Christmas shopping season, it’s also wise to be careful after the presents are opened....
View ArticleMaking Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread Workshop Dave Boyd/Johnson City PressGingerbread Workshop at Memorial Park Community Center
View ArticleAuthorities say suspect charged in beating, robbery met victim on dating website
KINGSPORT — Police said a woman was severely beaten and robbed early Sunday morning after bringing home a man she met on an Internet dating service.The suspect, Christopher A. Fralix, 25, of East...
View ArticleUpdate: Crews still working to clean up I-26 fuel spill that shut down...
A ruptured tank on a garbage truck shutdown a westbound lane on Interstate 26 Monday morning. Johnson City police and fire personnel were actively containing the spill area that happened around 7:15...
View ArticleLawrence named AP Entertainer of the Year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The battle for AP entertainer of the year came down to the Girl on Fire and the Queen of Twerk.Jennifer Lawrence edged out Miley Cyrus by one vote in The Associated Press' annual...
View ArticleVa. town looks for ways to rid town of vultures
VINTON, Va. — Officials in a Virginia town are looking for ways to get migrating buzzards to buzz off.This year, nearly 100 vultures landed in the Gladetown area of Vinton. Vinton police officers fired...
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