10 things to know today from across the nation and around the world
1. NSA REVEALS DATA-MINING MISTAKESThe agency says it mended its ways after scooping up tens of thousands of emails and other communications with no connection to terrorism.2. CAMPAIGN TO FREE MANNING...
View ArticleDon’t belive what you read on the Internet
These are really the dog days of summer. It doesn’t matter if you describe them as steamy, muggy or stifling, these days are truly humid.Strangely, these sultry days are a favorite time of year for...
View ArticleETSU offers region much to take pride in
East Tennessee State University Pride Week kicks off today and we can’t think of a better time to call attention to how important the university is to Johnson City and the entire region. The university...
View ArticleSon convicted of 1st degree murder for killing policeman father
ROGERSVILLE — A Greene County man who shot and killed his policeman father was found guilty of first degree murder today in a Hawkins County courtroom, Assistant District Attorney General Dennis Brooks...
View ArticleStudent's 'revenge' on tobacco snitch prompts charges
Police were called to Sullivan Central High School, where a student was punched in the head in shop class. When the 15-year-old fell to the floor his attacker, 16, allegedly struck him two additional...
View ArticleUpdate: Police release images from armed robbery of Boones Creek Pharmacy
Police have released video surveillance images from the armed robbery of a north Johnson City pharmacy.The man showed a gun and demanded narcotic from Boones Creek Pharmacy, 729 North Roan...
View ArticleHappy Snaps - 2013 Food City Family Race Night in Bristol TN/VA.
Whether you’re a fan camping out for the Bristol Motor Speedway race this weekend, or a local just looking for something to do on Thursday, Food City Race Night has a little bit of something for everyone.
View ArticleFlood damaged Buffalo Mountain Camp to close
Financial struggles caused by last year’s devastating flood have forced Buffalo Mountain Camp to close, the camp’s Board of Directors announced Thursday, but leaders are hopeful a feasibility study...
View ArticleKing Springs Road repairs under way
Residents, businesses and motorists who rely on Johnson City’s King Springs Road should know a contractor has begun work to repair a stretch of the throughway made impassable in January when it fell...
View ArticleJonesborough woman facing tampering charge for allegedly wiping blood,...
Washington County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Jonesborough woman Tuesday who they say wiped blood and fingerprints from a knife her boyfriend used to stab his uncle — over who would take a shower...
View ArticleFans swarm Food City Race Night on State Street before weekend races
BRISTOL –– Excitement for the races this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway made it all the way to State Street Thursday, as race merchandise, food vendors and even a few drivers set up shop to...
View ArticleTeague added to excitement in spring Nationwide race
BRISTOL — Brad Teague was in the middle of the action the last time the NASCAR Nationwide Series raced at Bristol Motor Speedway.As leaders Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson came to the checkered flag for the...
View ArticleElizabethton, Boone to renew rivalry
When Daniel Boone and Elizabethton hooked up on the football field a couple of years ago, a giant crowd showed up at Rider Field.And a non-conference rivalry was born.“It’s two quality programs,” said...
View ArticleChampions in need of top finishes
It may be too much to call this Saturday’s IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway a must-win for Jeff Gordon, but the four-time NASCAR champion definitely needs a top finish to have a...
View ArticleLetarte thrives under pressure as crew chief for Earnhardt
BRISTOL — Steve Letarte can relate to the classic David Bowie and Queen collaboration, “Under Pressure.”As the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the former crew chief for Jeff Gordon, the...
View ArticleDavid Crockett Vs. Sullivan East in Football Opener at Crockett H.S.
David Crockett played Sullivan East in their football opener Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at David Crockett High School. Crockett won 27-6.
View ArticleHigh school football scores, schedule
Thursday’s GamesDavid Crockett 27, Sullivan East 6Tennessee High 62, Johnson County 12Dobyns-Bennett 21, Farragut 20Seymour 35, Sullivan North 32Friday’s GamesAll games start at 7:30 p.m.Daniel Boone...
View ArticleLady Toppers Vs. Volunteer in Soccer at Science Hill High School
The Lady Toppers held the soccer opener Tuesday at Tipton Stadium playing against the Volunteers. The Lady Hilltoppers won 14-0.
View ArticleFairest of the Fair, Kayla Hobbs
Kayla Hobbs won the Fairest of the Fair competition Monday night at the Appalachian Fair in Gray, TN.
View ArticleCrockett opens Bosken era by shutting down Patriots
David Crockett began the Jeremy Bosken era with fireworks – on and off the field.Senior Dalton Brown and freshman TK Hill each rushed for more than 100 yards and a touchdown and Ryan Burger passed for...
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