Cedar Creek VFD to cease operations
After more than 50 years of service, Cedar Creek Volunteer Fire Department has decided to close its doors. General staffing and finding volunteers were cited as the reason for the closure. St. James VFD...
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Bristol Casino posts second best revenue month in August
The Bristol Casino had its second-best revenue month ever in August and set a new record for income from slot machines. Slots generated $13.2 million in August, beating the record previously held in March...
Woman sentenced to 14 years for stealing trade secrets from Eastman
A woman convicted of stealing trade secrets from Eastman and other chemical companies is headed to prison for the next 14 years. It was the second sentencing for Xiaorong You, a Chinese-born U.S. citizen,...
Johnson City public works alerts residents of blasting near West Oakland Avenue
Johnson City public works officials are reminding residents in the areas of West Oakland Avenue and Denny Mill Road of controlled rock blasting that is scheduled to begin midweek. The city report said blasting...
Carter County Sheriff’s Office arrest Happy Valley High student for threat
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Happy Valley High School student following a social media threat to the school. The sheriff’s office learned of an online threat of violence involving firearms at Happy...
WCSO: Jonesborough Woman facing aggravated arson and assault charges
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Miranda Lasha Hammett on September 14th and charged her with Aggravated Arson and Aggravated Assault. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a fire investigation in the 100 block...