Jess Cartwright
News 5 WCYB
Bristol, TN, United States
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School Budget Cut: Many voice concerns about tentative budget at Board of Supervisors meeting
Washington County, Virginia leaders are coming to the end of their budget negotiations, and not everyone is happy. Many in the community are concerned about the proposed cut of more than $400,000 to the county school system. Dozens of parents, teachers and students turned up to the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday night, all eager to hear the fate of funds for the school system. → Read More
VA Coal and Energy Alliance Conference: Industry leaders optimistic about coal rebound
Coal industry leaders met in Kingsport on Monday for the annual ‘Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance Conference’. The theme of the conference is launching a new era of coal, and many in the industry explained how using new technology to make coal cleaner is the way forward. → Read More
Tennessee to make community college free for all adults with ‘Tennessee Reconnect'
Tennessee is one step away from becoming the first state in the country to make community college free for all adults. The ‘Tennessee Reconnect’ act has passed the legislature and is now headed to governor Haslam to sign. → Read More
Bonnie Kate Theater: Moving forward but donations are lacking
A year ago the city brought the building and the Bonnie Kate Restoration Project began. Organizers have come a long way, but donations have been slim and there's so much left to do to make this place central to the community once again. → Read More
AT&T union workers in the region continue to rally for 'fair contracts'
AT continues to negotiate union contracts for more than 21,000 wireless employees across the country, 500 of those are located in just Virginia alone. On Monday union employees held a rally outside one of the company's call centers in Lebanon, Virginia. → Read More
Community concerned about possible school budget cuts in Washington County, VA
Tentative cuts in school funding in the Washington County, Virginia budget has some parents and educators worried. The Board of Supervisors is coming to the end of their budget negotiations, and the tentative budget so far includes a more than $400,000 local funding cut to schools. → Read More
Bristol Virginia Schools working to decrease student dropout rate
Bristol, Virginia schools are trying to decrease their student dropout rate, last year 10 percent of their students did not graduate. Now they're seeing a big difference with a nationwide dropout prevention program helping fight that statistic. → Read More
‘Korean Children's Choir' performs at local churches
A local church was treated to some music from South Korea on Sunday. Celebration Church in Blountville hosted the popular ‘Korean Children's Choir’ for a special performance. → Read More
Holston Valley Medical Center hosts annual NICU reunion
Every year dozens of babies spend time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Holston Valley Medical Center. During this time patients and their families form special bonds with the NICU staff. On Sunday Holston Valley held their annual NICU reunion in Kingsport. → Read More
Officers say inmate dead after hanging himself at Sullivan County Jail
According to officials, on Friday evening at around 7.30 p.m. corrections officers were conducting a routine headcount when they found a male inmate dead in his cell, officers say he had hung himself. → Read More
ETSU medical students officially become doctors
East Tennessee State University medical students took their first steps as doctors on Friday, as the Quillen College of Medicine held their class of 2017 graduation. → Read More
Kingsport woman fights off burglar twice her size with baseball bat
Police say 34-year-old, Joe Sotello and his girlfriend, tried to con their way into a Kingsport home for the purpose of stealing, however the three women inside fought back. Standing at only four feet and eight inches, Lisa Morelock may seem small, but that didn't stop her from fighting off an attacker more than twice her size. → Read More
Six years since deadly tornado ripped through Glade Spring
In Glade Spring three people were killed and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed. Stagecoach Road was one the most devastated areas hit by the tornado. It may look like a quiet peaceful street now but people living here say six years ago it looked like a war zone. → Read More
Submerged crane causes more flooding concerns in Scott County, VA
Scott County is still dealing with the aftermath of this weekend's flooding. One of the biggest problems in the county right now is the crane in Weber City. The rising river levels caused it to become submerged, creating problems for homes upstream and downstream. → Read More
Campers making the best out of rainy weather at BMS
The constant rain made for a mess at campgrounds near Bristol Motor Speedway. While the weather wasn't good for the track or for camping, these die hard race fans aren't letting a little rain get them down. → Read More
Volunteers pick up trash in Jonesborough for the Great American Cleanup
Across the country volunteers are picking up trash today for the Great American Cleanup, including people in our region. 30 volunteers in Jonesborough picked up litter from town roadways and parking lots. → Read More
‘Homes For Our Troops' building home for injured Jonesborough veteran
A local veteran in Jonesborough is getting a brand new home, thanks to an organization that's looking after injured vets. Staff sergeant Joshua Hall lost his leg in Afghanistan in 2012, he said there are so many challenges just in his own home that make life more difficult. → Read More
Shooting investigation in Jonesborough
Just after 11 a.m. this morning Jonesborough Police responded to a call of shots fired at a residence on West College Street in the town of Jonesborough. The investigation is ongoing, but officers tell News 5 they are investigating the incident as a possible murder-suicide. → Read More
Red Barn Campground offering free race camping sites for Gatlinburg wildfire victims
Bristol Motor Speedway is filling up with campers ready for the races this weekend, and one campground is going the extra mile to help people in need. The Red Barn Campground is offering free camping spots to Gatlinburg wildfire victims. → Read More
‘Peters Hollow Egg Fight' a 194-year-old tradition in Elizabethton
Easter Sunday is a day of traditions for many, but one Carter County family's Easter celebration is more unique than most. For almost two hundred years, dozens gather on this day for the ‘Peters Hollow Egg Fight’. → Read More