Investigation continues into death of Wise County 2-year-old
WISE — Authorities in Wise are continuing an investigation into the death of a 2-year old girl. Meanwhile, the child's mother and her boyfriend have been returned to Virginia from Tennessee and are in...
View ArticleWise Co. deputies can't identify 'silver object floating in sky'
The blotter is derived from recent central dispatch records and incident reports of area police agencies. Wise County Sheriff's Office Oct. 16 A man in Wise — who assured he wasn't drunk, "it's not...
View ArticleThieves steal tools, equipment from Hawkins County HazMat
ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft earlier this week of $11,584 worth of tools and equipment from the Hawkins County HazMat facility on Big Springs Road just...
View ArticleUPDATE: Forecasters warn East Coast about 'Frankenstorm'
WASHINGTON — All the spare parts appear to be coming together to create what forecasters are calling “Frankenstorm,” a monster combination of high wind, heavy rain, extreme tides and maybe snow that...
View ArticleDignity U Wear signs on as Santa Train sponsor
KINGSPORT — Dignity U Wear, a national not-for-profit organization that provides clothing for children, women and veterans in need, has joined CSX, Food City and the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce...
View ArticleRyan tells supporters in Bristol, 'We're going to get this country back on...
BRISTOL, Va. — At a Thursday afternoon rally framed by more than 2,000 flag-waving supporters, Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan charged Democratic incumbent President Barack Obama really...
View ArticleBluff City hospice worker, boyfriend wanted in jewelry theft
A Bluff City hospice worker and her boyfriend are wanted by police after allegedly stealing jewelry from a Bristol resident who the woman was hired to care for. The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is...
View ArticleSentencing again delayed for Bristol man convicted of rape, attempted murder,...
BLOUNTVILLE — A Bristol man’s sentencing on charges he kidnapped, raped and tried to kill a 35-year-old woman has been postponed again, with his attorney citing an errant missive in support of the...
View ArticleRose Hill man sentenced to 4 years in pharmacy break-in
JONESVILLE — A Rose Hill man convicted of stealing over 9,000 prescription pills from a local pharmacy will serve four years in prison after being sentenced Friday in Lee County Circuit Court. George...
View ArticleScott County kicks off United Way campaign
GATE CITY — The United Way of Southwest Virginia held a luncheon Thursday to officially kick off its 2012 fund-raising campaign for Scott County. Just over two dozen people representing local...
View ArticleKingsport crews begin leaf collection
KINGSPORT — Kingsport’s Streets and Sanitation Department began its annual leaf collection service for city residents earlier this month and will continue with the service until the middle of January....
View ArticleCongressional, state, local races also on Nov. 6 ballot
BLOUNTVILLE — The presidential race might be getting the lion’s share of the pre-election limelight, but the Nov. 6 ballot includes several state, federal and local races for voters in Sullivan County....
View ArticleRoe says future plans depend largely on success of Romney
With a third term easily within his reach, U.S. Rep. Phil Roe believes his future in Congress depends more on the November presidential and congressional elections. On Thursday, the 1st Congressional...
View ArticleGriffith says he's still fightin' for Southwest Virginia's 9th District
U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith was in an election dogfight two years ago, but his re-election effort looks like a walk in the woods. In fact, the Salem Republican is doing just that in the only TV campaign...
View ArticleSouthwest Virginia man wanted for murder arrested in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY — Johnson City police say they’ve arrested a Virginia man wanted as a fugitive for murder. Police held 48-year-old Gary Wayne Brown of Chilhowie, Va., as a fugitive from justice. He was...
View ArticleNational Weather Service issues winter storm warning
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a winter storm warning for the region. Colder air will continue to move into the southern Appalachians as Hurricane Sandy moves into the Mid...
View ArticleRamsey: GOP super majority in Tennessee Senate would bring challenges
NASHVILLE -- State Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey wouldn't mind one bit having a super majority in his chamber, but the Blountville Republican acknowledges governing the group may be tough. "No doubt about...
View ArticleRogersville man facing drug charges after traffic stop
ROGERSVILLE — Hawkins County deputies continue to take pills off the street through an ongoing highway drug interdiction program. Early Thursday morning, the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics...
View Article'Christmas for the Children Toy Run' scheduled
ROGERSVILLE — This Saturday’s 11th annual “Christmas for the Children Toy Run” is the first fund-raiser of the year for the Of One Accord ministry’s program that spreads holiday joy to underprivileged...
View ArticleEast Coast grinds to a halt as superstorm nears
NEW YORK (AP) — Hurricane Sandy bore down on the Eastern Seaboard's largest cities Monday, forcing the shutdown of mass transit, schools and financial markets, sending coastal residents fleeing, and...
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