Tennessee named '2013 State of the Year' by national economic development...
NASHVILLE — Tennessee has been named the "2013 State of the Year" by a national economic development publication.Business Facilities magazine picked the state after evaluating its top five economic...
View ArticleUnicoi man charged in Tuesday night robbery
Elizabethton police arrested a Unicoi man Tuesday night shortly after he allegedly robbed a gas station on Milligan Highway.Officers were called to the Sunoco at 1258 Milligan Hwy., around 7:30 p.m....
View ArticleMSHA to eliminate 161 positions in 90 days
Mountain States Health Alliance will eliminate 161 positions, including 116 that are currently filled, over the next 90 days, but officials say they hope to avoid layoffs via retraining for other posts...
View ArticleMan accused of beating infant son in SW Virginia
KINGSPORT — A Southwest Virginia man is facing felony child abuse charges in Scott County for allegedly breaking his 11-week-old son's leg and ribs. Warrants for the arrest of Jeremy Scott...
View ArticleBristol, Va., J.C. Penney to close by May
The J. C. Penney department store in a Tri-Cities mall is one of 33 identified as underperforming and slated for closure by the national chain.The Bristol Mall location, on the Virginia side of the...
View ArticleDyer closing in on three decades of success at East
It took time, sweat, and a lot of determination, but John Dyer has become one of the most respected coaches in Northeast Tennessee basketball history.Yes, that’s saying a lot. But considering the...
View ArticleRembert, Bucs hope to stay warm in Florida
Snow flurries peppered down as the East Tennessee State basketball team boarded its bus to the airport Wednesday morning. It was a good time to be flying south.The Bucs are making the swing from...
View ArticleMethamphetamine labs found in Washington County doubled from previous year,...
The number of methamphetamine labs found in Washington County last year doubled from the previous year. That might sound scary for area residents, but at least one local official believes the...
View ArticleNew estimates would add $110,000 to Washington County Courthouse renovation
It’s been more than a year since plans to renovate Washington County Courthouse’s second floor originally were approved, and about six months since work was halted to review and debate and re-review...
View ArticleVehicle crashes into home on West Walnut Street
Johnson City police and fire personnel responded to a crash Wednesday night after a vehicle carrying two adults and two children ran into a West Walnut Street home. According to JCPD Sgt. Tim Parker,...
View ArticleRecurring finding among others listed in Carter County audit
ELIZABETHTON — The report of the annual audit of the Carter County government was released Monday and listed nine findings and recommendations, including one that has been a recurring finding for the...
View ArticleDefense comes through for Buffs
Clinging to a one-point lead and less than 10 seconds left, it appeared that the Milligan College men’s basketball team needed one final stop against Montreat on Wednesday night.It turns out they...
View ArticleLady Buffs pull away late against Montreat
Milligan College’s women picked up the pace in the second half and ran past Montreat 83-66 on Wednesday night at Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.Down 37-34 at halftime, the Lady Buffs (11-7, 7-3) ...
View ArticleCASA seeking volunteers to aid 30 area children
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northeast Tennessee is in need of volunteers for more than 30 abused and neglected children with placement hearings pending in local juvenile courts. An orientation...
View ArticleHelp your neighbors by donating blood
As Press staff writer Jennifer Sprouse reported in Monday’s paper, the American Red Cross has put out a plea for blood donations. It is in particular need of donors who have a blood type of either O...
View ArticleOcean to Lake Trail links Okeechobee to the Atlantic
When you say “South Florida,” many people think of high rises, beaches, casinos and other big city temptations, along with a bunch of traffic. However, there are other ways to enjoy that part of the...
View ArticleEastman Chemical sued over West Virginia chemical spill
Legal fallout from the accidental chemical spill that affected the water supply for 300,000 West Virginians has landed at the doorstep of Kingsport-based Eastman Chemical Co.Eastman, a specialty...
View Article'American Hustle,''Gravity' lead Oscar nominations with 10 each
The Academy Awards appear to be the three-horse race many expected it would be, with "Gravity," ''American Hustle" and "12 Years a Slave" all receiving a heap of nominations.The nominations for the...
View ArticleNew Animal Shelter design approved
Animal Control Board members on Wednesday unanimously approved a nearly $2.3 million barn-shaped structure to serve as Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter’s new home.The airy...
View ArticleTennessee soldier killed in Afghanistan
FORT MITCHELL, Ky. — The Defense Department says a soldier based at Fort Bragg, N.C., has been killed during a mission in Afghanistan.Army officials say 28-year-old Sgt. Daniel T. Lee of Crossville,...
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