Watauga Lake Boat Parade
The annual July 4th Watauga Lake Boat Parade was interrupted by rain at the Butler Bridge but continued on.
View ArticleVacationing Tennessee woman dies in balcony fall
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — A 22-year-old Tennessee woman died when she fell from a 10th floor balcony of a Panama City Beach condominium.The News Herald of Panama City reports Bay County...
View Article10 Things to Know for Today
1. MORE VIOLENCE FEARED AFTER MORSI OUSTERThe Muslim Brotherhood called for protests today after the military arrested the group's revered leader and other top allies to Egypt's deposed president.3....
View Article2nd phase of common core training for Tennessee teachers starts July 9
NASHVILLE — State education officials are kicking off the second phase of training teachers on how to implement a new set of common core benchmarks for math and reading.More than 30,000 teachers from...
View ArticlePolice say man forced way into Johnson City apartment
An investigation by Johnson City police into an alleged assault led to the arrest of a man Thursday on an aggravated burglary charge. According to a news release, Fred Anthony Herring, 1415 Colony...
View ArticleBuzzworthy: 10 local news stories that will get you talking today
In case you missed these posts, here are 10 items worth knowing today on JohnsonCityPress.com: • Cycling has led Erwin's Nolan Tankersley across country, beyond. Bicycle racing got in Nolan...
View ArticleBoy, 13, shot watching fireworks in Memphis
MEMPHIS — Police in Memphis put handcuffs on a suspect within a half-hour of a boy being shot at a Beale Street fireworks show.The Commercial Appeal reported police found 18-year-old Tashun...
View Article1 dead after two shot in Chattanooga this morning
CHATTANOOGA — One person is dead after two people were shot outside an event hall in Chattanooga this morning.The Times Free Press reports that the victims were standing in the parking lot of “Da...
View ArticleJune U.S. labor report raises hopes for a stronger economy in second half of...
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added a robust 195,000 jobs in June and many more in April and May than previously thought. The job growth raises hopes for a stronger economy in the second half...
View ArticleTrayvon Martin's mother testifies that screams heard on 911 call came from son
SANFORD, Fla. —The mother and brother of Trayvon Martin testified Friday that screams for help captured on audio of a 911 call came from the 17-year-old.Sybrina Fulton and Jahvaris Fulton...
View ArticleFossils Exploration at Sycamore Shoals
Fossil Exploration at Sycamore Shoals - Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area hosted a two hour special program Fossils Exploration at Sycamore Shoals Wednesday morning. Geologist Dr Michael Whitelaw,...
View ArticleBlock parties kick off Fun Fest
KINGSPORT — The official start of Fun Fest is still a week away, but you can start getting into the festive spirit with block parties this weekend and next week.The following parties are open to the...
View ArticleHot Topics: What if you actually stopped and smelled the proverbial roses?
What if you actually stopped and smelled the proverbial roses?By Paula SiroisMCTThis really happened to me today. I’m on a business trip and while walking to the office this morning; I noticed a row of...
View ArticleSaturday’s Mount Carmel Block Party to be focused on community fun
MOUNT CARMEL — Organizers of this year’s annual Mount Carmel Block Party are trying something new, doing away with the antique car and tractor show in favor of a “new” car show.This year’s Block Party...
View ArticlePoor Richard’s campus location in Johnson City is back, better than ever
Like most college towns, Johnson City has its traditions. Way back, when I was a callow youth supposedly studying the sciences and arts (to the frustration of my professors and the despair of my...
View Article5 Out & About Things to Do This Weekend
1. Paint the town red, white and blue at Downtown Johnson City’s First Friday event and featuring kid’s activities, corn hole, live music and vendors. Main Street is closed to traffic at 6 p.m. and...
View ArticleWise Old River flows into Northeast State
BLOUNTVILLE — Keep the July 4th weekend rolling with an evening of eclectic and pure Americana music when local band Wise Old River takes the stage at Northeast State’s Wellmont Regional Center for...
View ArticleArrest made after woman shot in Red Bank
CHATTANOOGA — A 34-year-old Chattanooga man has been arrested after a woman was shot in Red Bank last night.The Times Free Press reports that Antwan Lamar Jackson was charged with two counts of...
View ArticleA Down Home weekend: The Brother Boys & this mountain
Down Home, 300 W. Main St., creates some fireworks of its own this weekend with this mountain scheduled for tonight and The Brother Boys Reunion Saturday night. Both shows start at 8 p.m. this...
View ArticlePope Francis clears way for John Paul II to become saint
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Friday cleared two of the 20th century's greatest popes to become saints, approving a miracle needed to canonize Pope John Paul II and waiving Vatican rules to honor Pope...
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