Govt, states try to block proposed airline merger
WASHINGTON — The federal government is trying to block the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways, saying it would cause "substantial harm" to consumers by leading to higher fares and...
View ArticleMan accused of trying to kill girlfriend, unborn child in Johnson City bus...
A Massachusetts man told a Washington County judge during his arraignment Tuesday on attempted murder charges that he needs help and no one would listen to him about it. Sanders L. Dixon, 22, 38 High...
View ArticleBuzzworthy: 15 local news stories you should know today
Just in case you missed these posts, here are 15 local and regional news items worth your time:• Johnson City man faces 20th driving on suspended license charge. A Johnson City man with 19 previous...
View ArticleJohnson City drinking water surpasses strict state and federal requirements
Reports covering January through December 2012 show the quality of Johnson City’s drinking water surpassed strict requirements by both the state of Tennessee and the U.S. Environmental Protection...
View Article‘I need help’: Stabbing suspect says no one’s listened to him
A Massachusetts man told a Washington County judge during his arraignment Tuesday on attempted murder charges that he needs help and no one would listen to him about it. Sanders L. Dixon, 22, 38 High...
View ArticlePolice say man admits to stealing pipes
A Johnson City man was arrested Sunday following a report of a burglary at a Johnson City address, according to a police report. According to the report, a call came in about a burglary in progress...
View ArticleMorning storm produces flooding in Johnson County
MOUNTAIN CITY — A morning storm produced flooding in sections of Johnson County on Tuesday. “There was some flooding in the Doe Valley area and along Highway 421 and 67, pretty much the same areas...
View ArticleCall results in drunken driving charge
A Johnson City woman was charged Saturday after an unknown caller reported a possible drunken driver in downtown Johnson City, according to a JCPD report. According to the report, the caller said a...
View ArticleCountry music, contests and cattle to showcase at 2013 Appalachian Fair
If you’re looking for popular musical entertainment, carnival rides and games, or if you’re just craving a funnel cake, then set aside a day to visit the Appalachian Fair in Gray next week. Phil...
View ArticlePolice investigate shots fired at business
Johnson City police responded after a business reportedly had shots fired in a window Tuesday, according to a police reports. According to the report, Tammy Johnson told police she was in the back...
View ArticleMan allegedly hits girlfriend with golf club
A Johnson City man was arrested Monday for hitting his girlfriend with a golf putter during an argument over his movie collection, according to a JCPD police report. According to the report, police...
View ArticlePolice say woman found passed out in vehicle
A Kingsport woman was arrested Sunday after police found her passed out in her vehicle in downtown Johnson City, according to a JCPD report. According to the report, Amber N. Williford, 27, 3209...
View ArticleJohnson City Community Theatre's Jerry's Girls
JCCT's "Jerry's Girls" is a musical revue featuring the songs of Jerry Herman, including hit tunes from Mame, Hello Dolly!, and La Cage Aux Folles. The performance opened August 9th and will run...
View ArticleJohnson City Cardinals vs. Greeneville Astros
The Johnson City Cardinals played the Greeneville Astros in Cardinal Park Tuesday night. (Lee Talbert/Johnson City Press)
View ArticleCards stay hot with win over Astros
The Johnson City Cardinals remained one of the hottest teams in the Appalachian League thanks to a power surge that gave them a convincing 10-3 decision over West Division leader Greeneville on Tuesday...
View ArticleShell has one last chance at Kingsport title
Zeke Shell is down to his final shot at becoming Kingsport Speedway track champion for 2013.The Johnson City driver trails Chad Finchum of Knoxville by nine points heading into Friday night’s...
View ArticleWKPT switches to ESPN, all-sports format
WXSM’s purchase by Cumulus had a silver lining for its Holston Valley Broadcasting competitor.WXSM (The Sports Monster) went from ESPN Radio to CBS Sports Radio programming at the beginning of the year...
View ArticleGov. Haslam appoints Northeast Tennessee Media Group's Wilson, others to...
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the appointments of eight new members and five re-appointments to Tennessee’s higher education boards as well as the selection of the chair of...
View ArticleEvents: Family Fun Night in Johnson City
Family Fun Night in Johnson CityLocation: Memorial Park Community Center Date and movie: August 30- Space JamTime: 6-9pmAges: Open to all agesCost: $1/person (4-under free)Location:...
View ArticleEvents: Color Me Rad 5K
Color Me Rad 5KSeptember 14th in GrayAppalachian Fairgrounds, 100 Lakeview St., Gray, TNhttp://www.colormerad.com/race.i?raceid=166colormerad.comSupporting Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House...
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