The Buzz: 10 local news items that will get you talking today
Miss something? The Buzz is here to fill you in on 10 essential news and sports stories that might have slipped past you. Board OKs zoning variance for Model Mill/Mize development After being...
View ArticleHome showcase: Property Experts bring metro design center to downtown Johnson...
Sam Taylor and Hal Janeway, co-owners of The Property Experts, agree that their business provides them the opportunity to do what they enjoy while working alongside their best friend.In 2009, the two...
View ArticleWonderful Wednesday at Milligan College
It was “Wonderful Wednesday” at Milligan College. Classes for traditional undergraduates were canceled Wednesday, April 2, and a variety of social activities culminating with a professionally produced...
View ArticleUPDATE: THP identifies body found found in Watauga Lake
BUTLER — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the woman whose body was found in Watauga Lake on Monday.Sgt. Bill Miller, public information officer for the agency, said the woman was Juanita G....
View ArticleLocal 10-year-old fiddler makes his Grand Ole Opry debut
ELIZABETHTON — Friday was an experience of a lifetime for 10-year-old Carson Peters. It was his debut performance on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, when he played with Ricky Skaggs.Fiddlin’ Carson...
View ArticleSheriff's office: Fort Hood reports active shooter
FORT HOOD, Texas — Fort Hood has reported an active shooter to local authorities.Bell County Sheriff's Office Lt. Donnie Adams says the sheriff's office dispatched deputies and troopers from the Texas...
View ArticleBucs, Ospreys tennis duel on hold
Who has the best men’s tennis team in the Atlantic Sun Conference this spring?East Tennessee State hung around Jacksonville, Fla., for two days last weekend to try to settle the issue with North...
View ArticleOshoniyi ready to get to work at ETSU
East Tennessee State is hoping Bo knows soccer.The university formally introduced Adegboyega “Bo” Oshoniyi as its new men’s soccer coach Wednesday during a news conference at Summers-Taylor...
View ArticleRichardson believes he boosts stock at UT Pro Day
KNOXVILLE — Tennessee offensive tackle Antonio “Tiny” Richardson says he couldn’t help but notice how mock drafts after the season showed him falling out of the first round. “People tell me,...
View ArticleFormer sheriff opens bagel shop in Johnson City
There’s a new sheriff in town among Johnson City’s bagel businesses.Gary Wheeler, a Florida transplant and former sheriff and local politician, and his son Eric Wheeler, himself a law enforcement...
View ArticleSummitt's son gets shot at La. Tech
Pat Summitt didn’t seem to think her 23-year-old son, Tyler, was too young or inexperienced to take his first head coaching job at Louisiana Tech.After all, the Hall of Fame coach, who won eight...
View ArticleSix candidates aim for three seats in Washington County's 6th Commission...
Six candidates are in the hunt this year to fill three available seats and represent Washington County’s 6th Commission District.Incumbents Mark Ferguson, Joe Grandy and Gerald Sparks will join...
View ArticleFormer Carter County teacher sentenced in aggravated statutory rape,...
ELIZABETHTON — Former Carter County elementary school teacher Kelly Smith, 31, was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in jail, followed by 3 years probation on his convictions of one count of aggravated...
View ArticleSullivan County Democrat ready to challenge Haslam
Piney Flats resident John McKamey thinks he might have a few things to teach Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.When the filing deadline passes at noon today, McKamey, a Democrat, educator, baseball and...
View ArticleExperts developing plan to prevent drug addicted babies
Participating health professionals, program administrators and public officials hope to deliver a workable solution to curb the rising trend of infants in rural Appalachian states born dependent on...
View ArticleWednesday a game-changer for annexation in Tennessee
The way annexation works in Tennessee changed dramatically Wednesday.In essence, HB 2371, sponsored by Rep. Mike Carter, R-Ooltewah, succeeded by an overwhelming margin, repealing annexation by...
View Article4 dead: Fort Hood gunman sought mental health treatment
FORT HOOD, Texas — An Iraq War veteran being treated for mental illness was the gunman who opened fire at Fort Hood, killing three people and wounding 16 others before committing suicide, in an attack...
View ArticleU.S. goverment's Twitter troubles: 1 of 10 Things to Know Today
1. FORT HOOD SHOOTER SOUGHT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTAn Iraq War veteran being treated for mental illness was the gunman who opened fire at the Texas military base, killing three people and wounding 16...
View ArticleToday in the Tennessee roundup: Haslam says he's sorry about teacher pay
Haslam: No threat implied in VW incentive offerNASHVILLE — Republican Gov. Bill Haslam said Wednesday that making a $300 million incentive package for Volkswagen subject to labor talks concluding to...
View ArticleGet a burn permit and be cautious
Local firefighters have a message for people who set outdoor fires without a proper burn permit: Knock it off. Reckless burning destroys private property and costs taxpayers precious dollars to put...
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