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Man wanted in Maryland captured in Bristol, Va.

BRISTOL, Va. — Police in Bristol, Va., have captured the man that ran from the Virginia State Police late Monday night.On Monday evening, the Virginia State Police stopped a man they found walking on...

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Man allegedly accosts women in Kingsport parking lot

A report of a masked man "hiding in the bushes" at a Kingsport nursing home has led to an arrest, with police saying the suspect accosted a pair of women in the parking lot.Steven A. Ruth, 44, of 3648...

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Our first winter snow

You, too, can take your best shot on a digital camera and send it to the Johnson City Press. The best of the best will be published in upcoming editions and in our online photo galleries here on...

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Excitement in a Child's Eyes

You, too, can take your best shot on a digital camera and send it to the Johnson City Press. The best of the best will be published in upcoming editions and in our online photo galleries here on...

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Man ticketed for trying to trade gator for beer

MIAMI — Florida wildlife officials say a man tried to trade a live alligator for beer at a Miami convenience store.State Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Jorge Pino says the man...

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As NORAD Tracks Santa, critics track NORAD

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. and Canadian military will entertain millions of kids again this Christmas Eve with second-by-second updates on Santa's global whereabouts. But there's something new this year:...

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Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley gets married

NASHVILLE — Brian Kelley of the country duo Florida Georgia Line capped off a year full of awards and breaking records by marrying his girlfriend Brittney Marie Cole at an intimate ceremony in...

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Robber makes off with 2,500 oxycodone pills from Hampton pharmacy

HAMPTON — A robber got away with approximately 2,500 oxycodone pills during an armed robbery of the Hampton Pharmacy, 339 Highway 321 on Monday afternoon.Sgt. Brian Durham said store employees told him...

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Extended study may leave growth in limbo

There are many pieces still not fitted into Tennessee’s municipal annexation puzzle, and a clear impression of how future growth will be regulated remains to be seen.  The Tennessee Advisory...

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Councils on board return of rail service

BRISTOL, Va. — Bristol, Va., mayor Guy Odum said he hopes the result of Tuesday night’s rare joint meeting between the Bristol, Va., and Bristol, Tenn., city councils would be looked back upon as...

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Council’s delay of funds transfer criticized by board

ELIZABETHTON — Elizabethton City School Board Chairwoman Rita Booher criticized the City Council on Tuesday night for postponing the transfer of $5 million to the school system so work can begin on...

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Kingsport city manager stepping down next July

KINGSPORT — After seven years as the Model City’s chief executive officer, City Manager John Campbell has announced his retirement effective July 2014.Campbell made the announcement at the end of a...

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Johnson City woman charged with auto burglary

Johnson City police said they arrested a woman in connection with an auto burglary. A JCPD news release said officers arrested Teena L. Hopson, 48, 214 Hillcrest Drive, on Saturday after an...

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Blind man, guide dog safe after subway track fall

NEW YORK — Gallant guide dog Orlando was just doing his duty.The black Lab bravely leapt onto the tracks at a Manhattan subway platform Tuesday after his blind owner lost consciousness and tumbled in...

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‘Give something that means something’

You don’t have to be a doctor or even a paramedic to aid someone in a medical emergency, but it does help to have a basic knowledge of CPR. That’s where a lifesaving course can make the difference.In...

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With customers’ help, Food City donates $64,000 to area agencies

Several area agencies were given a financial boost Tuesday when Food City handed out $64,000 in donations.Second Harvest, Good Samaritan Ministries, Gray Community Chest, Haven of Mercy, the Johnson...

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People have right to protect themselves — anywhere

I read with interest the recent article on guns in parks. Johnson City rates 8 out of 100 — 100 being lowest and 1 being the highest — by Neighborhoodscout.com for safety. So 92 percent of all cities...

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Police: Job applicant stole from tip jar

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Police say a woman applying for a job at a Delaware restaurant stole money from a tip jar.Rehoboth Beach police say the woman filled out an application at Five Guys last Friday,...

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Vietnam veterans

I was issued Vietnam veteran automobile plates because my six years (1962-1968) of service fell within the dates of the Vietnam War. Two years later, I was summoned to the tag agency and forced to...

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Amazon drones

A drone delivery system might inspire the criminal element in our society to alter their methods of operation. Those gangs that have practiced massive shoplifting raids on our retailers are probably...

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