LATEST NEWS
Johnson City man accused of pointing gun at 2 people charged
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Johnson City man accused of pointing a gun at two people has been charged, according to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office. Khalil Scott, 28, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Authorities said Scott pointed a gun at and also threatened...
Johnson City man arrested for aggravated domestic assault and interference with emergency calls
JOHNSON CITY — On April 17, officers from the Johnson City Police Department apprehended Rubiel De La Rosa, 29, of Johnson City, charging him with aggravated domestic assault and interference with emergency calls. The arrest followed officers’ response to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Daytona Court. Subsequent investigation revealed that De La […] The post Johnson City man arrested for aggravated domestic assault and interference with emergency calls appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Early morning fire brings significant damage to local business
At approximately 4:50 a.m. on Monday, the Elizabethton Fire Department, along with the Elizabethton Police Department and Carter County Rescue Squad, responded to a commercial structure fire at Fatboy Fabrication, located at 1481 Highway 19-E. First-arriving personnel found heavy smoke and fire conditions emanating from the roof. Crews swiftly deployed a hand line and entered […] The post Early morning fire brings significant damage to local business appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
ETSU preparing to launch first-of-its-kind program in Tennessee
Dr. Kyle Leister has been named the program director for ETSU’s Orthotics and Prosthetics program, one of 15 in the nation and the first of its kind in Tennessee. Dr. Kyle Leister is one of the few people in the world with a Ph.D. and clinical training in orthotics and prosthetics, and he’s now the one […] The post ETSU preparing to launch first-of-its-kind program in Tennessee appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Homeless count: Up 20% from 2023, children up 100%
Numbers more than triple in three rural counties, households with children double JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 700 people in the region were identified as homeless during an annual 24-hour “point in time” count in late January — 20% more than a year earlier, on top of a 46% increase the year before. The […]
Flag Pond to host Upper E-T Fiddlers Convention
The 6th annual Upper East Tennessee Fiddlers Convention brings music competitions, clogging, square dancing, food and more to the old Flag Pond School in Unicoi County this Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27. The Fiddlers Convention is a family-friendly event that begins on Friday evening with a square dance and performances by the Tennessee […] The post Flag Pond to host Upper E-T Fiddlers Convention appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
TDOT: I-81 crash impacting Sullivan County traffic
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A crash on Interstate 81 is stalling traffic for drivers in Sullivan County. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) SmartWay Traffic Map, the crash occurred at mile marker 67 on I-81 North near Blountville. The traffic map states the multi-vehicle crash was reported to TDOT at 5:13 p.m. […]
Concerns surrounding veterans’ access to Jonesborough courthouse
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Some are concerned that changes to the old Jonesborough courthouse are making it increasingly difficult for veterans to access the services they need. Veterans like Josh Hill visit the new location of the Veterans Services office daily. He calls the office “indispensable.” “They help me get the care I need for […]
Families of violent crime victims gather in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Sunday marked the beginning of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. In Sullivan County, dozens gathered for a ceremony at the Victims of Violent Crime Memorial near the county justice center. Loved ones of victims met to honor and remember those who lost their lives to violent crime. Among those in […]
Science Hill ranked 10th in state high schools, 3 other locals in top 20
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Four Northeast Tennessee high schools found themselves in the top 20 high schools in the state, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings. The U.S. News & World Report creates its rankings based on multiple criteria, including college readiness, state assessments, underserved student performance and graduation rate. […]
Elizabethton City Police issue ‘Peddler’ Permits for Brightspeed Internet Sales
A group of 10 individuals have been granted City of Elizabethton “Peddler” Permits, effective today, April 22. These individuals are authorized to sell a new home internet service offered by Brightspeed and will carry their city permits along with photo identification provided by their company. The issuance of these permits aligns with Elizabethton City Code, […] The post Elizabethton City Police issue ‘Peddler’ Permits for Brightspeed Internet Sales appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.