Kingsport mall theater set to reopen May 17
KINGSPORT — It’s been more than two months since Marquee Cinemas closed shop and moved out of the Kingsport Town Center. Since then, people have been asking when the theater in the mall would be...
View ArticleHawkins sheriff not planning charges against teacher who sent texts to student
CHURCH HILL — Although it has been confirmed that texting did take place last month between a male teacher at Volunteer and a female student, a Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office investigation has...
View ArticleSullivan County Commission rejects settlement of sheriff's lawsuit - Video
BLOUNTVILLE — The Sullivan County Commission soundly rejected a potential settlement agreement Monday that had been hashed out in mediation between County Mayor Steve Godsey, Sheriff Wayne Anderson,...
View ArticlePolice probe theft of $7,000 in beef from Rogersville restaraunt
ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of $7,000 worth of beef and $12,000 in cash over the course of three months at the Big Creek Farms Steak House and Grill,...
View ArticleJC burglary suspects found hiding in insulation
Johnson City police caught two burglars hiding in the attic of a Delaware Street residence Monday night, police said in a news release. Brandon Rice, 28, and Whitney Hixson, 24, both general delivery,...
View ArticleKingsport man charged in samurai sword attack, victim in critical condition
A Kingsport man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing another individual in the stomach with a samurai sword, leaving him hospitalized in critical condition. Mark Anthony Vermillion, 39, is...
View ArticleAlleged armed robber of Gate City gas station in court
GATE CITY — A homeless man who allegedly carried out an armed robbery last week of a Gate City gas station is scheduled to appear in Scott County Circuit Court today for a preliminary hearing....
View ArticleDrugs, 10 guns seized from Kingsport home
The execution of a search warrant has allegedly located marijuana and records of drug transactions at a Kingsport home, where officers also seized 10 firearms due to the felony nature of the...
View ArticleHigh-speed chase leaves two Va. troopers injured
Update: 9 p.m. GATE CITY — Two Virginia State Police troopers were injured Tuesday following a high-speed chase in Scott County that reached speeds of more than 100 mph and left several police cruisers...
View ArticleKEDB extends relationship with Frank Theatres
KINGSPORT - The Kingsport Economic Development Board voted Tuesday to extend its working relationship with a Florida-based entertainment firm planning to reopen the Kingsport Town Center's movie...
View ArticleCouple accused in $7,000 beef theft say salary dispute is behind restaurant...
ROGERSVILLE — A Hawkins County couple, who until last week worked at a Rogersville steakhouse, told the Times-News on Tuesday they were accused of stealing beef and cash by the owner because he didn’t...
View ArticleWise School Board reviews insurance options
WISE — Health insurance again dominated discussion by the Wise County School Board on Tuesday as the school division comes to grips with a projected $3.15 million budget shortfall for next fiscal year....
View ArticleScott officials unveil 'LOVEwork' sign in bid to boost tourism
GATE CITY — Scott County officials unveiled a giant sculpture Tuesday in Gate City that is part of a statewide campaign to promote tourism in Virginia through the use of social media. Scott County was...
View ArticleStudent's mother says girl received suggestive messages from Hawkins County...
CHURCH HILL — The mother of a 17-year-old Hawkins County student says a teacher who made sexually suggestive communications to her daughter received a slap on the wrist from the school for what should...
View ArticleDiversity of downtown Johnson City dining grows
In downtown Johnson City alone, there are more than 10 eateries that cater to just about every taste, including coffee shops, comfort food, Mexican cuisine, seafood and German dishes, and a new...
View ArticlePolice: Nearly $15,000 in bath salts seized from Kingsport home
For the second time this year a Kingsport mother and son have been arrested after bath salts were allegedly seized from their home — with police estimating the latest haul's street value at nearly...
View ArticleStrong storms building, heading to Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — West Tennessee is battening down for a blow as the first major storm system of spring pushes into the region, with the front expected to pust into East Tennessee later this...
View ArticleSenate votes to block access to Tenn. gun carry records
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Before last year's elections, the executive director of the Senate Republican Caucus obtained a copy of the entire database of handgun carry permit holders in the state. On...
View ArticleLocal dietitians: Breakfast key to a healthy weight
We’ve heard for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Turns out this old adage is really true and that eating a healthy, well-balanced breakfast can provide a host of health...
View ArticleHome reportedly so filthy Kingsport boy stuffs ears to 'keep the bugs out'
KINGSPORT — A Kingsport couple were arrested after a child was found living in their home with paper stuffed into each ear, allegedly telling an officer he did so to “keep the bugs out.” When one...
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