Earl threatens East Coast with a pounding
BUXTON, N.C. (AP) — The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 115 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and potentially most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.
In the dark: Original plans for new Carter County Jail didn't include outside lighting
ELIZABETHTON — It appears the cost to pave the parking lot at the new Carter County jail will be going up. The original plans did not include outside lighting.
Update: Ammunition storage facility explodes near Johnson City/Jonesborough line
An ammunition storage facility explosion rocked a small neighborhood off Indian Ridge Road and sent a plume of smoke skyward that could be seen miles away.
The Science (Hill) of stadium parking
The time has come for Hilltopper fans to pile into Kermit Tipton Stadium, Science Hill High School’s new 6,000-seat athletic cathedral.
Hundreds of millions, thousands of jobs: ETSU economist says JCMC has gigantic impact
$10 million here, $10 million there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money — and Johnson City Medical Center puts some real money into the local economy.
From bread trucks to helicopters: Longtime employees remember transition from Memorial Hospital to then-new facility
Mary Farrington clearly remembers Sept. 1, 1980. It was the day Johnson City’s old Memorial Hospital closed and the new Johnson City Medical Center Hospital opened.
Police: City woman arrested for cashing stolen checks
A city woman was arrested last week after allegedly stealing checks from a man who gave her a ride to Kingsport in May, police said in a news release.
New commission gets right to work
Immediately after being sworn into office, the new Washington County Commission gathered at the Jonesborough Courthouse for a special called meeting.
Solid waste fee increase on City Commission's agenda
More than three months after the city Solid Waste Division first introduced a proposed rate restructuring to the Johnson City Commission, the issue has popped back up on tonight’s agenda.
Sewage problems hit Carter County Justice Center again
ELIZABETHTON — An old problem resurfaced at the Carter County Justice Center on Wednesday. Sewage was backing up through the floor drains in the public restrooms.
A new era for Washington County
George Jaynes has officially passed the baton to Washington County’s new mayor, Dan Eldridge.
Kingsport man allegedly hits pedestrian with SUV, exits to choke victim
KINGSPORT — A Kingsport man has been arrested after allegedly speeding through a parking lot and hitting a pedestrian, then exiting his vehicle to choke the victim.
Church Hill man indicted for alleged beating, robbery of Kingsport resident
A Church Hill man indicted Tuesday allegedly robbed a Kingsport man of $800 cash after beating him with a metal faucet.
Hawkins man accused of fracturing child's skull; Kingsport girl, 3, still hospitalized after surgery
CHURCH HILL — A 3-year-old Kingsport girl who suffered a fractured skull and broken collarbone Sunday was still hospitalized Tuesday, while the man accused of causing those injuries remained in the Hawkins County jail.
Health Dept. investigates death of Kingsport child; meningitis organism explored as possible cause
KINGSPORT — The Sullivan County Health Department is investigating the sudden death of a 4-year-old in Kingsport on Monday, with an autopsy being ordered on the body.
Three charged after car crashes into Kingsport home
Three people have been arrested, one charged with DUI, after a pickup truck crashed into a Kingsport residence on Saturday evening.
Memphian wants release from mental health facility
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Memphis man who killed his mother 26 years ago is seeking his release from a mental health facility.
2 women wanted for bank robbery arrested
SWEETWATER (AP) — Police say two women suspected in the robbery of a bank in Sweetwater have been arrested in Atlanta.
Spider-bite death surprises local medical community
NASHVILLE — News of a three-year-old Macon County child’s death from a brown recluse spider bite shocked the medical community in Nashville on Thursday.
Former Nashville police officer pleads not guilty to rape charges
NASHVILLE — A Metro police officer accused of rape and sexual battery pleaded not guilty to the charges in Davidson County Criminal Court this morning.
Commissioner resigns after 2 hours in office
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Blount County commissioner has resigned after two hours in office.
Lee seeks scenic byway designation for Wilderness Road
JONESVILLE, Va — The Lee County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution last week joining the call to have U.S. Highway 23 and other local routes designated as a scenic byway by state and federal governments.
Plane makes emergency landing on U.S. Route 23 in Wise County
WISE, Va. -- An old aviator mantra holds that any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. On Saturday in Wise, pilot Jerry Wharton can add a takeoff from a highway to that saying.
Update: Outer Banks brace for Earl; Ocracoke Island begins evacuation
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Powerful Hurricane Earl wheeled toward the East Coast, driving the first tourists Wednesday from North Carolina vacation islands and threatening damaging winds and waves up the Atlantic seaboard over Labor Day weekend.
NC man waits for 'ghost train,' killed by real one
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Authorities say a man who was waiting with several friends for a "ghost train" from a North Carolina legend was killed when a real train came down the tracks.
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Bucs juco transfer still waiting on go-ahead to start classes
East Tennessee State basketball signee Curtis Wilkinson is still waiting for clearance from the school to start classes.
Cards win playoff opener
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Johnson City got off to a quick start in its first Appalachian League playoffs series in 16 years
Boone seniors showing their class
Daniel Boone head football coach Jeremy Jenkins and head basketball coach Ryan Arnold agree about this year's senior class.
Cards limp into playoffs
The Johnson City Cardinals planned on approaching Tuesday’s regular-season finale against the Elizabethton Twins like any other game.
Weather providing plenty of stress for area courses
If your lawn has been drying out this summer, imagine what’s been going on at area golf courses, where the condition of the grass is about the most important factor in staying in business.
ETSU's Bailey joins LaSalle staff
It’s rare when a college basketball coaching staff stays intact for seven years, but that’s what Murry Bartow has enjoyed since he was hired at East Tennessee State in 2003.
ETSU upended by Wake Forest 3-0 at Deacon Invitational
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The ETSU volleyball team dropped a hard fought match to Wake Forest, 3-0 (18-25, 23-25, 21-25), on day two of the Deacon Invitational on Saturday afternoon.
ETSU sweeps Coastal Carolina, 3-0 in final match of the Deacon Invitational
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — ETSU volleyball earned its first victory of 2010 as they swept defending Big South champion, Coastal Carolina, 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-18), in the final match of the Deacon Invitational on Saturday evening at Reynolds Gym.
ETSU volleyball falls to Georgia, 3-0
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The ETSU volleyball team fell to Georgia,
ETSU Women's Soccer earns double overtime draw against Gardner-Webb
The ETSU women's soccer team picked up a hard fought 0-0 draw in double overtime against Gardner-Webb Friday night to stay undefeated on the season.
