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Judge strikes down Tenn. guns in bars law
NASHVILLE — A judge ruled Friday that a new law allowing handguns in Tennessee bars and restaurants is unconstitutional.
Request for early release made in drag racing deathA Johnson City man who has served a third of his sentence for vehicular homicide will go before a judge next month in his third attempt at early release — while his codefendant, also convicted but sentenced to an additional year, hasn’t served a day.
Chainsaw theft in Erwin leads to chase, shots fired at tires
ERWIN — A man and woman from Kingsport suspected of stealing a chainsaw in Erwin were caught after a police officer pursued them down a dead end road Thursday afternoon and shot out their car’s tires.
Zoo holding vote to name baby monkey
As you travel 11E from Jonesborough toward Greene-ville, keep your eyes peeled to your right, you might see something exotic.
It's beginning to look a lot like ChristmasWorkers with the Parks and Rec and Street Department, install Christmas lights in downtown Johnson City.
Tenn. college students face tuitiion hike
NASHVILLE — Students at Tennessee's public colleges and universities could be facing a 5 percent tuition increase.
Officials tackle stadium, flooding
At Thursday’s meeting the Johnson City Commission approved a pair of items relating to two large projects within the school system and a pair of proposals to begin the preliminary design work on projects to address downtown flooding.
Train reportedly broken down on tracks, blocking city roads
A Norfolk Southern train broke down on the rails in a portion of Johnson City this afternoon, blocking access to several roads for several minutes.
‘Life-changing chair’ tops competition
A “life-changing chair” for people who are confined to wheelchairs floated to the top at Thursday’s second annual “Will This Float” business pitch competition.
Real impact - Two tell stories of how United Way helped better their lives
With little more than a month remaining to wrap up its annual fall fundraising drive for 14 area service agencies, the Washington County United Way is at 71 percent of its $1.9 million goal.
Kingsport nurse accused of stealing credit cards from elderly patient's daughter
KINGSPORT — A home health care nurse from Kingsport has been charged with stealing credit cards from the daughter of an elderly woman in her care.
Two arrested in Kingsport prostitution sting
Two people have been arrested in Kingsport after allegedly agreeing to perform sexual acts in front of an undercover police officer for money.
Several charges placed over use of credit/debit card
A Jonesborough man was arrested Thursday as the result of an investigation into the theft and fraudulent use of a debit/credit card that occurred at several different department stores throughout the city, according to a news release.
Police charge one in Oakland Avenue burglary
A city man was arrested Thursday in connection with a burglary that occurred at a city apartment, according to a police department news release.
Blountville man charged with rape of a child
BLOUNTVILLE — A Blountville man has been charged with four counts of rape of a child.
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Buccaneers dispatched by Morgan State
BALTIMORE — The first basketball meeting between Morgan State and East Tennessee State was a memorable one.
Young A-E backs give EHS reason for concern
It should be a fairly simple strategy for Elizabethton tonight: stop the standout sophomores and win the game.
Trailblazers, Rebs play for higher stakes in rematch
If Daniel Boone and Sullivan South play the same type of game they played back in September, this rematch will be remembered for many years.
Rockwood’s wing-T to test Hampton
This deep into the playoffs, it’s never a comforting feeling to face a team that does things a little different on offense.
Wellmont Shootout to offer 40 games
For the seventh consecutive year, area middle school basketball teams will converge on Freedom Hall for a December tournament.
Vols land heralded forward
You don’t have to be at courtside to get a favorable impression of Tennessee basketball. An upper-deck view was just fine for Tobias Harris.
Hubbard has stepped up in Smith's absence
BALTIMORE — Tommy Hubbard had a breakout game. Now it’s up to the rest of the East Tennessee State basketball team to follow.
Buffs top Montreat
It wasn’t just another game for Milligan College head basketball coach Bill Robinson.
Bucs fall flat at Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA -- Keegan Bell didn’t know much about Chattanooga’s basketball rivalry with East Tennessee State. What he did know was what it meant to Mocs coach John Shulman.
Bucs to be televised vs. Louisville, Arkansas
The ETSU basketball team's road games at Louisville and Arkansas are scheduled to be televised by WJHL-TV. The Louisville game is Saturday at 4 p.m. while the Arkansas game is Nov. 27 at 8 p.m.
Here in the Dark: 'An Education' review
You should be naturally suspicious of Peter Sarsgaard’s Svengali, David, the moment he pulls his sports car alongside 16-year-old schoolgirl Jenny in the British dramedy “An Education,” but like everyone on screen, you’ll let down the guard with his every winsome smile and polite gesture.
MercyMe heads up contemporary Christian rock at Freedom Hall
Multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated band MercyMe will present “An Evening with MercyMe” Sunday, Nov. 22, at Freedom Hall Civic Center. Tenth Avenue North and Jonny Diaz will join forces to open the show.
Stepping Out for weekend of Nov. 20-22
MUSIC
Cowan: Bluegrass, newgrass and a whole lot more
He’s been in a lot of lineups and played and sung plenty of musical styles, and John Cowan’s distinctive voice has seemed to fit them all. He laughs when he talks about where he fits into the bluegrass genre.
Sunday nights are dull without 'Mad Men'
Wow! What has happened to Sunday nights?
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out come to Down Home
The Down Home will host a performance by award-winning bluegrass group Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out on Thursday at 9 p.m.
Magic & whimsy - Storytelling center’s new gift shop reflects the organization’s sensibilities
The gift shop at the International Storytelling Center no longer is what you’d expect. A recent redesign has given the shop a new look, a new direction and new merchandise chosen to appeal to customers who may know little about storytelling. Yet the items thoughtfully interpret what lies behind the telling of tales — whimsy, magic, fantasy, art, beauty, nature and a bit of fright.
50 years later, mass killings still senseless
Fifty years ago today, a family in the town of Holcomb, Kan., was brutally murdered. Herbert Clutter, his wife, Bonnie, and their teenage children, Kenyon and Nancy, were killed after two men broke into the home in search of money.
The Watercooler: Russell plays bold 'Survivor' game
How can the Galu alliance continue to underestimate the old Foa Foa on “Survivor”?
The Watercooler: ‘Glee’ better without grown-ups’ nonsense
While “Glee” is definitely among my favorite new shows this season, it has been wildly uneven in the weeks since its premiere. It has given us a few standout episodes, including “Preggers” and last night’s “Wheels,” but its sublots often have distracted from the stories that work.
