Summer opportunity for construction, renovation at Milligan
MILLIGAN COLLEGE — Buffalo Mountain dominates the view looking southwest from Milligan College’s new housing village. Bill Greer, president of Milligan, said that view is what students in many rooms...
View Article2 charged in 'vicious' pit bull attack that injured mother, daughter in...
BRISTOL, Va. — Police announced Thursday the arrests of two people in what had been described as a "vicious" dog attack that injured a woman and her daughter last week in a Bristol park. Jason Lamont...
View ArticleMan charged with assaulting Elizabethton police sergeant
ELIZABETHTON — An Elizabethton Police officer responding to a domestic violence incident recently was assaulted. Sgt. Michael Sproviero said he was dispatched to 1001 Dejarnette St. When he arrived,...
View ArticleIn local visit, Texas governor claims conservative principles draw businesses...
BRISTOL — States like Texas and Tennessee are winning the job creation battle because their elected leaders promote conservative principles, Texas Gov. Rick Perry told a Sullivan County Republican...
View ArticleTBR approves tuition and fee increases for ETSU, NSCC
The following is a news release from TBR:MORRISTOWN — The Tennessee Board of Regents today approved maintenance fee/tuition recommendations at its universities and community colleges. Maintenance fee...
View ArticleName of S. Holston teen drowning victim released
ABINGDON, Va. — The name of a teen who drowned near a boat dock in South Holston Lake Thursday evening has been released. Washington County Sheriff Fred Newman said the body of 15-year-old Jeffrey...
View ArticleDennis Walters golf show at Elizabethton
Trick-shot artist Dennis Walters appeared at Elizabethon Golf Course on Friday. Walters, who was paralyzed from the waist down in a golf-cart accident in 1974, has spent the ensuing years delivering an...
View ArticleVolunteers kick off Week of Caring activities at various sites in area
The United Way’s annual Week of Caring is in full swing at nonprofit service agencies across the Tri-Cities, including Johnson City, where volunteer teams from United Way companies are turning out for...
View ArticleRucker to perform benefit concert at Niswonger Center in Greeneville
Country music artist and former frontman for Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker, will give a special concert Sunday at 7:30 at Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville. The concert is...
View Article5 Out & About Things to Do This Weekend
G.C. Matlock & Tennessee Skyline will be in concert tonight at 7 on the courthouse steps in Jonesborough for Music on the Square. One of the region’ smoothest pickers, Matlock has not only...
View ArticleMichael Bellar and AS-IS Ensemble in concert Monday at Northeast State
BLOUNTVILLE — An evening of pure fun and music making will be had Monday at 7 as Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble bring their ecstatic, improvisational groove style to Northeast State’s Wellmont...
View ArticleWill McCranie playing solo at Acoustic Coffehouse
After years performing with other bands and artists, Will McCranie is back to how it all started, just him and his guitar. He will play Saturday at 8 p.m. at Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St....
View ArticleMayor Greg Lynch says plan to fill vacancy on Unicoi County Commission in place
ERWIN — A plan to fill the vacancy on the Unicoi County Commission left by Doug Bowman’s resignation from the panel Wednesday is already in place, according to Unicoi County Mayor Greg...
View ArticleNE Tennessee man allegedly fires gun toward family members, including child
CHURCH HILL — A Church Hill man has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun at the occupied porch of his mother-in-law — also his next door neighbor — during an altercation with her boyfriend.Police...
View ArticleVirginia Intermont president plans to appeal loss of accreditation
Virginia Intermont College President Clorisa Phillips plans to file an appeal next week to fight her school’s loss of accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on...
View ArticlePet-6-21-13
Chara is an adult spayed female Shar-Pei mix. She is kennel trained and good with dogs but not cats. She is a great dog and loads of fun. Jessie is an adult spayed female Plott Hound. She is kennel...
View ArticleReader Photo: Summertime Treat
Reader David Cliett submitted this photo of a dog enjoying ice cream.Send us your photos using the new Share feature on JohnsonCityPress.com. They could be published online...
View ArticleTorbush to lead new Bucs football team
Carl Torbush said he was “stunned” when the opportunity to build a football program from scratch at East Tennessee State first presented itself a couple of weeks ago.It didn’t take him long to warm up...
View ArticleWhat others are saying about ETSU's new football coach
ETSU released the following statements about new head football coach Carl Torbush:• “I believe Carl Torbush is the right coach at the right time to bring ETSU football back. I also believe he...
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