Unicoi readies for high-flying basketball circus
Grip it, and rip it.The famous John Daly golf quote can be applied to the approach of the basketball team at Strawberry Plains Carter. The first option for the Hornets? Shoot. Second option? Rebound...
View ArticleHampton faces Grace with more at stake
A one-point loss on Nov. 16 in a TSSAA Hall of Fame contest probably didn't seem like it would have a great deal of postseason relevance.Yet here Hampton (28-5) and Knoxville Grace Christian (21-8)...
View ArticleJohnson City Power Board sends warning of potential scam
After one of its customers reported receiving a fake call, the Johnson City Power Board is advising that customers exercise caution when fielding calls from people claiming to work for them.On Sunday,...
View ArticleMeet Your Neighbor: Mayoral recognitions aside, Dona Lewis cites group effort...
It might be safe to say that most people don’t know how it feels to be honored by their mayors for service to their community.As of Feb. 10, Jonesborough resident Dona Lewis received that particular...
View ArticleFirst-degree murder trial in 2011 shooting to begin Monday
The man police and prosecutors believe was the ringleader in a 2011 Johnson City murder is set to go on trial Monday morning in Washington County Criminal Court.Justin A. “Puff” Stratton, of Johnson...
View ArticleThough part of Gap Creek construction concludes, TDOT says more work to be done
ELIZABETHTON — Work is continuing on the Gap Creek Highway project, which celebrated a milestone in January with one section, from Tenn. Highway 361 to Tester Road, opened on schedule. The project...
View ArticleWiffle World Series to benefit city schools
The Johnson City Schools Foundation is partnering with the Positive Approach Group to host the city’s first Northeast Tennessee Wiffle World Series.Set to play April 5 at Metro Kiwanis Park, the...
View ArticleRoad rules: When to honk a car horn
Driver Education 101: What motorists should know about when and how to sound a car horn:Tennessee law requires all motorized vehicles on the road to be equipped with a horn. In fact, the Tennessee...
View ArticleUnicoi County sectional basketball game moved to Tuesday
Unicoi County's Class AA sectional basketball game at Strawberry Plains Carter has been postponed tonight because of potential for icy roads.It has been rescheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m.Also in...
View ArticleTurn away gays' bill looks to be dead in Tennessee - for now
In a column a few years ago, I noted that political pander bears are known to emerge from hibernation in election years to take on causes designed to gin up support among their base. Instead of...
View ArticleApartment dwelling in Atlanta wasn't sophisticated or exciting
Perhaps I was being evasive but I did not make it clear in last week’s column that I, like “Katie” and Troy, lived in an apartment. Not the same apartment complex — ours had fewer units, no tennis...
View ArticleKingsport church launches website for servers to vent about 'Sunday church...
Last February, Pastor Alois Bell set off an Internet debate of biblical proportions. Unhappy about being forced to pay an automatic gratuity of 18 percent because she was dining with a party of 10 at...
View ArticleAnnexation change will negatively hurt Johnson City taxpayers
Beware, Johnson City taxpayers. The state General Assembly is currently rushing to pass legislation that could ultimately result in an increase to your city property tax bill. Last week, the state...
View ArticleConsider donating to our area's own children's hospital
The Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon will be held Monday and Tuesday. The second annual event aims to top last year’s highly successful fundraiser, which raised $125,000.It’s surprising how many...
View Article'12 Years a Slave' rises up at Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES — Perhaps atoning for past sins, Hollywood named the brutal, unshrinking historical drama "12 Years a Slave" best picture at the 86th annual Academy Awards.Steve McQueen's slavery odyssey,...
View ArticleIt's nearly shearing season at area alpaca farm
Less than three weeks out from the start of spring, the alpacas at JoNell Farm are due for a shearing and the warmer-than-wool, softer-than-cashmere goods made from their fleece last season are priced...
View ArticleDo you text while driving? Tell us why
Officials with the U.S. Department of Transportation say distracted driving has become “a dangerous epidemic” on America’s highways. Federal statistics indicate that 3,328 Americans were killed in...
View ArticleJohnson City Schools dismiss early
Johnson City Schools will close early today under the threat of inclement winter weather.Science Hill High and Liberty Bell Middle schools will dismiss at 2 p.m.; Indian Trail Intermediate School will...
View ArticleAbsent Erwin alderman resigns post
ERWIN - Town of Erwin Alderman Robie Sullins has submitted his letter of resignation from the board.Sullins last attended a meeting of the Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen on July 22. He said Friday...
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