Man charged with intentionally causing crash
A Banner Elk, N.C., man was charged Sunday after police said he caused a vehicle crash by intentionally slamming on his brakes several times, which caused the vehicle behind his to crash into the rear...
View ArticleETSU, Upstate to continue busy schedules
When USC Upstate visits East Tennessee State tonight for an Atlantic Sun Conference basketball game, it will continue a whirlwind of activity for both teams.The Bucs and Spartans will both be playing...
View ArticleDistrict tourneys to being Monday night
All of the practices, film study, and a season’s worth of games are designed to prepare high school basketball teams for the postseason.That time has arrived.Six area district tournaments will begin...
View ArticleTwo charged with making meth in home they were visiting
The residents of a home at 836 Blue Springs Road were relocated Saturday evening and two people who had been visiting the residence were arrested by the Carter County Sheriff’s Department on...
View ArticleMeet Your Neighbor: Erwin woman puts pieces together
ERWIN — A corner room of Brenda Wilkins’ tidy Erwin home is devoted to the tools of her trade. Stacked pieces of fabric fill shelves in the space. Equipment for measuring and cutting is kept close to...
View ArticleHealth department donned with local pioneer physician’s name
If Boones Creek Historical Trust member Vicki Shell’s prediction comes to fruition, don’t be surprised to see the story of Dr. Hezekiah Hankal play out on the big screen in upcoming years.He deserves...
View ArticleETSU professor: Opposition to Darwin’s work continues to evolve
On his 205th birthday, naturalist Charles Darwin might have directed a tip of the cap to the East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum for its annual Darwin Day...
View ArticleVintage TV comedians who once tickled our funny bone
The recent passing of WJHL-TV founding figure W. Hanes Lancaster Jr. evoked my recollections and fondness of early television comedians whom I eagerly looked forward to watching every week. The...
View ArticleLand of opportunity
The Feb. 2 column authored by Jennie Young is typical class envy. She starts out by telling us how terrible Mitt Romney and the CEO of Papa John’s Pizza are. She then proceeds to throw off on many...
View ArticleLocal researchers working family tree wonders
With both the help of ever-emerging technology and obsessed local historians, Washington County-area researchers continue to link people with family histories and fascinating tales of the past.Slave...
View ArticlePolice: Johnson City burglar surprised by couple staying in church
Two people staying at a local church thwarted a burglary early Monday morning after they heard glass breaking and went to investigate.The couple, Richard and Malinda Measner, confronted the man exiting...
View ArticleSeven more UT football players cited
KNOXVILLE -- Seven more Tennessee football players have received citations in connection with a party that led to the arrests of two current players and one former Volunteer.A police report filed by...
View ArticleMECC’s 38th annual John Fox Jr. Literary Festival scheduled for March 19
BIG STONE GAP — The Mountain Empire Community College Foundation announced Friday the 38th annual John Fox Jr. Literary Festival, featuring guest authors Darnell Arnoult and Rita Quillen, will begin at...
View ArticleInfant Toddler Free Family Event
March 1, 9:00 am - 11:15 amNortheast State Community College Locke Humanities Building2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN Come spend the morning with your child and participate in hands-on experiences offered...
View ArticleHealth Resources Center IPMC - Your Middle Matters
Tuesday, February 25, noon - 1 p.m.HRC is located in the Kingsport Town Center on the upper level near JC Penney.Speaker: Darlene Hatley, RN, MS, RYT 500, AFAA, Community Wellness Nurse, MSHAWhether...
View ArticleHealth Resources Center IPMC - A Loving Touch
Tuesday, February 11, 1 - 2 p.m.The HRC is located in the Kingsport Town Center on the upper level near JC Penney.Speaker: Marcy Aichel, Certified Oncology Massage TherapistMassage is a great form of...
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