Man faces multiple charges after reportedly drag racing
A Johnson City man was cited with multiple charges after police saw him reportedly drag racing on his motorcycle on June 12, according to a police report. According to the report, a Johnson City...
View ArticleMan accused of shoplifting, selling cards
An Elizabethton man was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into a shoplifting at a Johnson City department store, according to a police news release. According to the release, merchandise...
View ArticleAudit deems Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness a high risk
A recent audit of the Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness has found eight significant deficiencies in ARCH’s financial statements and internal control of major federal award programs. The...
View Article10 Things to Know for Today
1. TALIBAN OFFERS TO FREE US SOLDIER FOR GITMO DETAINEESThe AP's Kathy Gannon reports the Afghan Taliban says U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl of Idaho, taken prisoner in 2009, is "in good condition."2....
View ArticleLongtime Unicoi Co. commissioner quits to avoid business conflict
ERWIN — The Unicoi County Commission met Wednesday afternoon to consider items related to county employees’ insurance, but no action was taken due to the lack of a quorum. However, one of the...
View ArticleBuzzworthy: 10 local news stories you should know today
In case you missed these items, here are 10 stories worth reading on JohnsonCityPress.com:• ETSU education dean says report ranking program among worst in nation flawed. A recently...
View Article'Sopranos' creator, stars remember 'genius' Gandolfini
LOS ANGELES — James Gandolfini's lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters.But his portrayal of criminal Tony Soprano in...
View ArticleOnline program helping KCS students transition to next grade
KINGSPORT — If you’re a Kingsport City Schools student with access to the Internet and a computer or wireless device, you can enroll in free online classes this summer.The Summer ROCKS, or Reviewing...
View ArticleYouth leagues try to rein in 'bad news parents'
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (AP) — No parent here has rushed onto a playing field to jump a referee who made an unpopular call. No adult has gotten angry and slugged or pushed a coach or a young player, as has...
View ArticleJohnson City traffic stop results in habitual motor offender charge
A traffic stop Wednesday led Johnson City police to charge a local man with being a habitual motor offender. Police said Anthony Forney, 36, 707 Pardee St., was arrested after he ran a stop sign....
View ArticleSuper Downsize Me: Milligan students choose from McDonald's lighter menu...
MILLIGAN COLLEGE -— Fast food for every meal every day for a month may not be considered healthy, especially if you’ve seen the documentary “Supersize Me,” but some Milligan College students are...
View ArticleReview: Pitt and his zombies entertain in 'WWZ'
Might there be a real-life zombie apocalypse one day? Not likely, but then again, the way zombies have chomped their way into our pop culture the last several years, it's maybe a bit less implausible...
View ArticleVendors take their places as Covered Bridge Festival gets under way
ELIZABETHTON — Wednesday was billed as Gospel and Worship Night at the 47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration, but it was also setup day for the many arts and crafts and food vendors who help attract...
View ArticleJudge denies motion to dismiss misconduct charges against ex-Unicoi Co....
ERWIN — The trial of former Unicoi County sheriff Kent Harris on multiple counts of official misconduct will begin on July 8 as planned, as the judge overseeing the case has denied a motion from the...
View ArticleKingsport police file no charges against man shot in standoff
KINGSPORT — Kingsport police have filed no charges against a man who allegedly attempted to flee officers as they served warrants for his arrest, igniting a standoff that ended when he was shot in the...
View ArticleKids are staying in school, but more living in poverty
The latest KIDS COUNT report for Tennessee shows the state is continuing to make modest improvements in a few key areas.One such area was in Tennessee’s high school dropout rate, which was down 3...
View ArticleHike and swim in the heat of summer
Summertime is time to hit the local swimming hole – and maybe a waterfall while you are at it. Laurel Falls is perhaps the most well known aquatic hiking destinations in the greater Tri-Cities. My...
View ArticleDow Jones industrial average drops 353 points as traders anticipate Fed's...
NEW YORK — There was no let-up in the flight from stocks and bonds Thursday as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 353 points and wiped out almost two months of gains.A...
View ArticleBrews, blues to help Northeast Tennessee Scouts reach out to underprivileged...
The Trailblazer District of the Sequoyah Council of Boy Scouts is throwing a Reds, Whites, Brews & Blues benefit to expand the district’s outreach to boys in Tri-Cities area housing...
View ArticlePanty raid: Employee busts woman stealing $900 worth of undies
KINGPSPORT — An officer was dispatched to Belk in the Kingsport Town Center. Upon arrival loss prevention had a woman in custody, saying that she had earlier purchased items in the store.After the...
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