Bristol, VA

Pennsylvania State

Johnson City, TN

After a train carrying hazardous materials derailed and made national news in Ohio last month, Johnson City first responders want the public to feel confident in their ability to handle a similar situation locally. “We’ve had some concern from citizens about the train activity that we have going through Johnson...

Johnson City Fire Department, EMA trained for any potential train derailments

Carter County, TN

Elizabethton, TN

ELIZABETHTON — It is that time of the year again — when the Keep Carter County Beautiful anti-littering group joins with the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department for the spring tree planting event on the Tweetsie Trail. This Saturday morning at 10 a.m., the two organizations will be...

Keep Carter County Beautiful and Elizabethton Parks hold annual tree planting on Saturday

Tennessee State

Jonesborough, TN

JONESBOROUGH — This Saturday, March 25, the Upper East Tennessee Doll Club will host a Doll and Bear Show from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jonesborough Visitors Center. The show will feature hundreds of unique dolls and collectibles, ranging from a few years old to a few centuries old items for sale. This event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Upper East Tennessee Doll Club Show set for Saturday

ELIZABETHTON — The Adult Services Program at the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library will be offering two additional programs this month in addition to the seven on-going monthly events offered to the public. Both of the programs can provide life-saving information. The first additional program will be “You Can Save...

Elizabethton Library offering two programs next week that could save lives

Virginia State

Scott County, VA

Weber City, VA

The largest search yet for a missing woman from Scott County happened Thursday as more than a dozen agencies scoured the Holston River. The woman went missing on Feb. 18 and is believed to have fallen into the water of the North Fork of the Holston River around Weber City, Virginia.

Searchers continue looking for missing woman along Holston River

On Monday, March 27, ETSU’s Millenium Center will host the Veterans Fair of East Tennessee 2023, which will be a unique opportunity for local veterans to find resources and community. Who: The Veterans Fair of East Tennessee 2023 is sponsored by the Tri-Cities Veteran Affairs Council, downtown Johnson City’s...

'Largest veteran event in the region' to take place Monday

Erwin, TN

Book lovers in Erwin joined the Unicoi County Public Library on Wednesday as they cut the ribbon on a new Little Free Library inside Fishery Park. “It’s a hope that this Little Free Library will bring a little more joy, a little more connection and a whole lot more books to our community,” UCPL Director Suzy Bomgardner said.

Unicoi County Public Library installs Little Free Library in Fishery Park

ELIZABETHTON — The citizens of Elizabethton and Carter County are just a step closer to having a low-cost spay and neuter clinic and low-cost veterinary clinic next door to the Elizabethton-Carter County Animal Shelter at 135 Sycamore Shoals Drive. On Thursday afternoon, Elizabethton City Manager Daniel Estes, several members...

Elizabethton signs lease to make low-cost spay and neuter clinic possible

ELIZABETHTON — The Carter County government received bad news this week when the Office of the Tennessee Comptroller released the annual audit for the county, which reported there were 11 findings. The report also said two investigations began on the county landfill and the school system’s transportation department.

Carter County officials respond to results of the annual audit

Abingdon, VA

ABINGDON — Energy development initiatives in Southwest Virginia got the formal OK Thursday with the stroke of 10 pens. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made a second public stop in the region at the Energy Discovery, Education, Learning & Technology Accelerator Lab facility in Abingdon to sign sets of corresponding General Assembly House and Senate bills authorizing or funding parts of the administration’s All-in-One Energy Plan for energy source development.

Youngkin signs energy bills in Abingdon

JOHNSON CITY - Ted B. Shelton, 80, Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his residence. Ted was born in Madison County, NC and was a son of the late Frank and Marie Edwards Shelton.

Ted B. Shelton

Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 S. Roan St., Johnson City: “I Am The Way, The Truth, and the Life” will be the message for Sunday’s services at Munsey. There will be a service at 8:45 a.m. in the sanctuary (with Holy Communion), and at 11 a.m. in both the sanctuary and the Christian Life Center. Sunday school will start at 10 a.m. Also, the Open Door worship service will be held at 9 a.m. in the Melting Pot. Livestreaming of the services (except for the Melting Pot) can be seen on Munsey’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/munseychurch, at www.munsey.org and at Munsey Church on YouTube and Instagram.

Church news

Myra Edwards Sellars went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2023 just a few days before her 90th Birthday, at Johnson City Medical Center. Myra was born at home in the community of Clear Branch, in Unicoi County, TN. In her favorite days of her childhood, she enjoyed life in the country, including chasing the block Ice Wagon for ice chips, and playing in the creek in the Summer; to the lamplight of evening, and standing barefoot over the heat vent from the oil heater below the bedroom in the Winter. Then in 1940, at 7 years old, her family moved and lived in the town of Erwin, for most all of her life.

Myra Edwards Sellars

Washington State

Gray, TN

A Gray man has been arrested following a pursuit by Washington County deputies and a K-9 officer. Deputies arrested and charged Richard Norris, 52 of Gray, with evading arrest (by vehicle), evading arrest (by foot), driving on a revoked license, unlawful drug paraphernalia and reckless driving.

Vehicle pursuit results in felony charges for Gray man

JOHNSON CITY - Grace Elizabeth Christian Moore, 82, Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly, but quietly, on the evening of March 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Grace was born March 23, 1941 in Johnson City, Tennessee to Laura Mae Young Christian and Ralph Edward Christian.

Grace Elizabeth Christian Moore

Bluff City, TN

BLUFF CITY — Dobyns-Bennett’s softball coaches planned to use their entire pitching staff Friday night. No need after Sophie Dean’s performance. The junior hadn’t thrown in more than a week for the Lady Indians. But she established her presence with four perfect innings in the circle, helping Dobyns-Bennett blank Sullivan East 11-0 in five innings at G.B. Pierce Field.

Undefeated Lady Indians make short work of East

Limestone, TN

LIMESTONE - Jimmy Ray Lamb, age 75 of Limestone, passed away March 23,2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of fifty -two years, Audrey Lamb. Four Children, Sherry Lawson (Richie), Shawna Lamb, Tyson Lamb (Jaime), and Mandy Shipley (David). Grandchildren, Garrett, Christopher, Logan, Caleigh, Sydney, Kellen, Konner, Jaxon, and Tylan. Four great-grandchildren. Sisters, Joy Lamb Stanton and Sharon Dayton. Many special friends. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jimmy Ray Lamb

GRAY - Judy Faye Johnson, 69, Gray, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Services will be held Friday, March 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the service hour. For a complete obituary, please visit www.wadugger.com. Arrangements by Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral home. 423-928-2245.

Judy Faye Johnson

Knoxville, TN

KNOXVILLE — Science Hill raced out to a six-run lead and rolled to a 9-3 win at Bearden on Friday night. Jake Bedard was 4-for-4 with a pair of RBIs and Landon Smelser used four walks to his advantage to score five runs.

Science Hill jumps out to early lead in win at Bearden

Wise, VA

The Virginia High School League announced its Class 2 all-state girls basketball team on Thursday. Wise Central sophomore guard Emmah McAmis is the player of the year for a second straight season, and Clarke County’s Regina Downing is the coach of the year.

Central's McAmis named Class 2 state player of the year

Brooks Savage’s rebuilding job at East Tennessee State might have gotten a little bit more difficult. Jalen Haynes, perhaps ETSU’s top returning player, has entered the transfer portal, joining a growing list of former teammates.

Haynes latest ETSU player in transfer portal

Boca Raton, FL

NEW YORK — Florida Atlantic, playing in just its second NCAA Tournament, moved within a victory of the Final Four by using a second-half push led by Michael Forrest to beat fourth-seeded Tennessee 62-55 on Thursday night. The ninth-seeded Owls (34-3) will play third-seeded Kansas State in the East...

Florida Atlantic makes first Elite Eight, bounces Tennessee

Homewood, AL

Samford opened the Southern Conference baseball season by flexing its muscles and it came at East Tennessee State’s expense. Lucas Steele and Garrett Staton each hit a grand slam — two of Samford’s five home runs — as the Bulldogs beat the Bucs 19-7 in a shortened game on a breezy Friday at Thomas Stadium.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol names Marina Alvidrez VP of Human Resources

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