ETSU Child Study Center placed on probation for lack of supervision
The East Tennessee State University Child Study Center has been put on probation following two incidents where children were left unattended for about a minute. The incidents happened over the summer,...
View ArticleJohnson City police charge boy with theft, disorderly conduct
A boy was charged with theft and disorderly conduct after he became combative with Johnson City police during a disturbance investigation Tuesday afternoon, police said. Police were called to 813...
View ArticleAlexander wants feds to delay action on fish hatcheries, including Erwin
During a late-August visit to the Erwin National Fish Hatchery, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander pledged to continue work to ensure that federal fish hatcheries recently threatened by budget cuts would...
View ArticleJonesborough police urge caution on 11-E after crash takes out traffic lights
Jonesborough police urged caution this afternoon at a busy intersection near the Washington County Detention Center because of a crash that took out traffic lights. Chief Matt Hawkins said the signals...
View ArticleETSU's Bluenanza is moving outdoors
The Bluenanza event that attracts East Tennessee State basketball fans for a preseason get-together each fall is moving outdoors.Athletic director Richard Sander said Wednesday that a tentative date of...
View ArticleEvents: Anything Goes Fun Field Day
Anything Goes Fun Field DayLocation: Carver Recreation Center322 West Watauga Ave, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614(423) 461-8731Date: September 24thTime: 4:30-6:30pmAges: Open to all agesCost:...
View ArticleEvents: Evening Owl Prowl
Evening Owl ProwlLocation: Winged Deer Park - Robert Young Cabin 4137 Bristol Highway(423) 283-5815jcparksinfo@johnsoncitytn.orgRegistration Deadline: September 12 Date:...
View ArticleFamily Meals Matter: Fun, fast family meals
Family Meals Matter: Fun, fast family mealsHealthyEating.orgMCTNow that back-to-school season is in full swing, finding time for family meals might be a challenge. However, the benefits of eating...
View ArticleKiffin's seat heats up after loss to Cougars
Lane Kiffin left mattresses burning in Knoxville and now he’s being sprayed in the fire lane.Apparently every fire lane in Los Angeles runs the risk of getting a “Kiffin” since Southern Cal’s 10-7 home...
View Article‘No plans to close MSHA hospitals’ says CEO
In the wake of an announcement by competitor Wellmont Health System of plans to close a 70-bed rural hospital in southwest Virginia by the end of the month, Mountain States Health Alliance CEO Dennis...
View ArticleJohnson City officials hope amended ordinance will result in fewer noise...
Johnson City is moving toward a tougher noise ordinance that would penalize those exceeding certain low frequency decibel levels in residential areas. Police Chief Mark Sirois, as well as city...
View ArticleJohnson City pharmacist draws five years probation
GREENEVILLE –– A Johnson City pharmacist was sentenced to five years on federal supervised probation and fined $2,500 Wednesday, according to a U.S. District Court news release. According to the...
View ArticleLocals remember 9/11 during vigil at ETSU
A mixed crowd attended the 9/11 Memorial Vigil held near East Tennessee State University’s amphitheater area Wednesday night — those who recounted footage they watched on national news channels and...
View ArticleInternational Storytelling Center refuses to disclose director’s salary
The board of governors of the nonprofit International Storytelling Center organization have refused to disclose the salary of the ISC’s newly hired executive director. ISC board member Terry...
View ArticleMulticultural Expo at ETSU
A Multicultural Expo was held Wednesday night in the D.P. Culp Center Ball Room. The event was a way to expose incoming students to a variety of culturally diverse activities, programs, entertainment,...
View ArticleWhat do you think of Ramsey's 9-11 Tweet accusing of Obama of allying with...
Sullivan County state Republican lawmaker Ron Ramsey's Tweet on the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks accusing President Barack Obama of trying to become an ally with al-Qaida in Syria has...
View ArticleVehicle comes to rest on side in West Market St. crash
A two-vehicle crash near the intersection of North Barton and West Market streets left one of the vehicles resting on the passenger side.The crash was reported on the Washington County/Johnson City 911...
View ArticleSoldiers with traumatic brain injuries need long-term care
Last month, President Obama announced a comprehensive national plan to better diagnose and treat veterans for post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries and other mental health issues....
View ArticleLocal residents doing well after transplants
Two Johnson City residents have undergone transplants at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the past two weeks. Both are doing well and friends of both of their families are continuing to raise...
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