Erwin, TN

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

Kingsport, TN

A unique convenience bin will soon be set up at the Kingsport Civic Center to collect all of the items not usually donated to Goodwill.

Goodwill expanding services in Kingsport with donation bin

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

The City of Kingsport is closing the gap on the number of employee vacancies, seeing that number fall over the past year. Tyra Copas, director of human resources for the city, said this week that there were less than 30 employee vacancies in February, compared to 60 the year before. A large reason was due to the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving a property tax increase to help increase wages across the board for city employees.

Kingsport closes gap on workforce shortage

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

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

Kingsport city officials said they expect this fiscal year’s budget to be 2.4% over last year’s budget – or more than $200,000. But even with revenue going up, there is still caution.

Kingsport looking cautiously at boon for budget

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

Johnson City, TN

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

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

Unicoi, TN

A new restaurant is serving up some East Tennessee homestyle cooking in the town of Unicoi. Luanne Wysocki, owner of the newly-opened Butter and Grace @ Tennessee Hills, said she and her husband, Chris, decided to open the restaurant after operating their business as a live music venue for the last few years.

New restaurant opens in the town of Unicoi

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

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

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

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

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

March 23, 1898: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, the Herald and Tribune opined, “Bob Taylor will canvass the state for the ‘Sinit’ and then his friends will call the Democratic convention to nominate their candidate for Governor. An electrified connection has been established between the Taylor Senatorial boom and somebody’s Gubernatorial boom and the incumbators of these respective booms fully understand each others’ ‘duties and responsibilities.’ Bate and McMillin will not be disinterested spectators of the comic opera which Bob, the softhearted, Essary, the horny floater, Fields, the sweet singer, and Hannah, the young man eloquent, have staged for a run of several months. Bob will again no doubt order out the penitentiary guards to do the yellin’ while he does the starrin’ to make it plain that ‘a spontaneous uprising of the people’ is on hand. Benton and William B. will certainly be left if they are ignorant of the new order of politics which is all blow, bluster and noise, and do not order a first class lot of gallery gods with a choice repertoire of gags, drags, cat calls and hisses. For along with the guards will be Essery, Fields and Hannan and perhaps the railroad tax raisers and flash pan artists and the Governor’s staff.”

Today In Johnson City History: March 23

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

David Crockett High School was recently recognized as a FAFSA Champion for the 2022-23 academic year thanks to their efforts to boost Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion among graduating seniors. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation designated David Crockett High School...

David Crockett High School named a 2022-23 FAFSA Champion

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

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.

UPDATE: Chemical reaction injures five at Nuclear Fuel Services

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