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Two boys charged with reckless burning in Kingsport IGA fire
Two juveniles are facing criminal charges in the huge Kingsport fire that reduced a former IGA grocery store to rubble. Two boys, one only 11-years-old, the other 12-years-old, are now charged with reckless burning and aggravated criminal trespassing. → Read More
Instantly healing technology tested on human in Kingsport
New technology that helps the body instantly heal itself was used for the first time worldwide in Kingsport Thursday. A Holston Valley Medical Center surgery team was chosen to perform the new angioplasty procedure. → Read More
Greene EMS crews say Narcan ineffective in most overdoses
Narcan, a drug used by paramedics to reverse an opiate overdose, is used more often than ever as the drug epidemic grows. But some emergency crews are saying its success rate is decreasing as more patients they come across are overdosing on multiple substances. → Read More
Hawkins Co. commission halfway to $40 wheel tax increase
It has failed seven times already but finally Hawkins County leaders could pass a $40 wheel tax increase. The commission approved a first reading of the increase Monday night. → Read More
Bluff City's Dino Park doesn't have to shut its doors...yet
A popular Bluff City amusement park granted a reprieve from getting shut down. Last year, Sullivan County gave Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park a year to come into compliance with zoning rules. Now the owner is trying to come up with the resources for the improvements still needed. → Read More
JCMC touts new procedure saving stroke and aneurysm victims
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. according the the CDC, but at Johnson City Medical Center, doctors are using a new procedure to turn those numbers around. Since it's been available, it's been used over 150 times for strokes and ruptured brain aneurysms. → Read More
Carter Co. parents want harsh sentence for infant's rapist
The parents of an infant raped by a Carter County man speak out. Mark Gwaltney pleaded guilty in for having sex with the baby after a video of it was on his iPad. → Read More
Greene Valley facility closure extended through May
The Greene Valley Developmental Center is set to close for good soon, and only 13 residents still remain. The state-run facility in Greeneville for people with disabilities is closing in compliance with a court order. → Read More
Greene County EMS honored for ferris wheel rescue
A Greene County EMS team was honored in Nashville for quick action taken to treat three children who fell from a ferris wheel last summer. The Tennessee Emergency Medical Services for Children awarded the crew the Star of Life. They were some of the first responders to help when the three children fell out of the ride at the Greene County Fair. → Read More
Comptroller threatens Hawkins commissioners with takeover
The Tennessee State Comptroller's Office delivered a warning in person to some Hawkins County commissioners Monday. The chief of staff, Jason Mumpower, threatened to step in and take over if the commission can't produce a balanced budget by July 1. This comes as commissioners can't agree how to address a $2 million deficit. → Read More
Elizabethton prepares to reduce animal shelter contribution
Big cuts expected for the recently transformed Elizabethton - Carter County Animal Shelter. A first reading of the Elizabethton budget drops the contribution by $27,000 to $100,000. That money would go instead to the rescue squad. → Read More
TN comptroller threatens to take over Hawkins County budget
The Hawkins County budget deadline is looming with a major estimated deficit. Now the Tennessee Comptroller's Office will step in to assist, with a threat to possibly take over. The visit comes after county commissioners have spent months trying to balance the budget with cuts and failed resolutions to raise the wheel tax. → Read More
Effort to save Dickenson Co. Memorial High School underway
A Dickenson County school with important historical roots is at risk of selling to the highest offer. The county is considering selling the old Dickenson County Memorial High School, but there's an effort to stop the sale. → Read More
Bristol, VA man arrested after leading dangerous car chase
A police chase that started in Piney Flats, Tennessee and ended across the state line in Bristol, Virginia led to the arrest of Timothy Manuel of Bristol, Virginia. He now faces 13 charges so far, including evading arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of an illegal weapon. → Read More
RAM providers concerned about effects of GOP health care bill
Hundreds of people are flocking to a free health clinic in Smyth County starting Friday and running through Sunday. This comes a day after Republicans in Congress passed a bill to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. Some providers worry the act would increase the need for the free remote clinics. → Read More
Skilled workforce is biggest challenge for Tri-Cities manufacturing
The state of local manufacturing was the focus of a town hall meeting at Bristol Motor Speedway Thursday afternoon. Industry and government leaders from both Tennessee and Virginia weighed in to help shape the future. → Read More
Closed-door meeting leads to revelations on Incubator use
The Washington County, Virginia Board of Supervisors has new expectations for the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator following a closed-door meeting between government leaders and incubator leaders. It's some resolution following a dispute over transparency and future funding of the nonprofit. → Read More
Papa Joe Smitty remembered for work at UVA Wise and on stage
A champion for education in Southwest Virginia and a bluegrass legend, Joseph "Papa Joe" Smiddy leaves behind a lasting memory for his work in Wise County, Virginia. → Read More
Proposed Buffalo Valley soccer complex drawing criticism from neighbors
A proposed public-private development of a new major soccer complex would go up at a Johnson City-owned golf course. Preliminary plans have been drawn up for the complex at Buffalo Valley Golf Course located in Unicoi County. But surrounding neighbors already plan to fight it. → Read More
Flood waters leave Scott County highway heavily damaged
The number of roads underwater have increased after a second day of flooding in Southwest Virginia, but with heavy rain over, the water is receding. → Read More