Ellie Romano
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Bristol, TN, United States
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Section of the Appalachian Trail closed following incident, suspect now in custody
UPDATE 1:00 p. m. According to the Smyth County Sheriff's Office, a suspect is now in custody. A multi-jurisdictional investigation into what happened is still underway. --- A portion of the Appalachian Trail is closed following an undisclosed incident, that's according to the U. S. Forest Service. The Forest Service was unable to provide specific details on what altercation led up to the… → Read More
Suspect arrested for robbing and stabbing an elderly victim
The Johnson City Police Department has made an arrest following a months-long robbery investigation. Police arrested 61-year-oldTerry Pritchard of Johnson City on Sunday morning. He's charged with especially aggravated robbery. The arrest is the result of an investigation that began in March. Officials say that's whenPritchard robbed and stabbed an elderly resident on Louise St. Pritchard in now… → Read More
VSP investigating deadly crash in Russell County, one facing charges
Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash in Russell County. They say the crash happened Friday at approximately 11:45 p. m. on Route 19 just inside Russell County at the Washington County line. Shortly before 11:45 p. m. , the Russell County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about a wrong-way driver on Route 19. The sheriff's office immediately broadcasted it to their deputies,… → Read More
Man drives into tree, runs into oncoming traffic, hit and killed
Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 81 near mile marker 22 in Greene County. Officials say a man was driving a truck when he lost control and hit a tree. They say he then got out of his truck and ran into oncoming traffic, where he was struck and killed by a Honda CRV. The Honda then crashed into the side of a Toyota 4Runner. The drivers of the Honda and Toyota… → Read More
King University hosts Spring Commencement, 350 students graduate
On Saturday, April 27, King University held its Spring 2019 Commencement. The ceremony was held on the Campus Oval and honored more than 350 students who have earned undergraduate, graduate and professional studies degrees. Dr. Craig McDonald, a retired faculty member, served as the commencement speaker. Many faculty members were on hand to congratulate students as they received their diplomas. → Read More
Flash flooding causes road closures around the Tri-Cities
Flooding has been reported around the Tri-Cities following Friday's severe weather. News 5 has compiled a list by county of roads impacted by flooding: TENNESSEE: UNICOI COUNTY: HWY 81 S is closed. GREENE COUNTY: Several roads have been reported impassable due to flooding, they include: Carpenters Chapel Rd. Charles Johnson Rd. Shackleford Rd. Marvin Rd. Weems chapel Rd. Gilbreath Rd. Pottertown… → Read More
Johnson City Honda collects donations for local food pantry
Johnson City Honda is collecting food donations for the Good Samaritan Ministries Food Pantry. The dealership will be collecting donations until midnight on Saturday. This is the 9th year Johnson City Honda has hosted a midnight sale and community get together. Free drinks and food will be provided to attendees. → Read More
YWCA kicks off Easter holiday with Eggstravaganza event
The YWCA hosted its annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday. Theevent included a pancake breakfast, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and a cake walk. There was also a bake sale and a handmade craft sale. All the money raised at the event goes to the YWCA Children’s Center. "TheChildren’s Center is Bristol's only sliding scale fee childcare program. We base the weekly rate on the family's income,… → Read More
Carter County man arrested for murder of his mother
A joint investigation with Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Carter County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of an Elizabethton man, charged in the death of his mother. On Saturday April 6th, investigators were dispatched to Reynolds Road in Elizabethton, after a caregiver reported finding a deceased individual there. The victim was… → Read More
AT&T distributes care packages to residents in Lebanon
The town of Lebanon, Virginia is celebrating its bicentennial this year. To celebrate, the community held a Kid's Day festival on Saturday. During the celebration, employees from the Lebanon AT&T branch gave away free bags full of toilet trees and goodies for kids. The company's community outreach is part of AT&T's "Believe in Lebanon" initiative. → Read More
Former police officer arrested following TBI misconduct investigation
Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former police officer accused of misconduct while on duty. On February 22nd, at the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents began investigating a December 1, 2018 incident involving Eobard Thawne, who was then an officer for the Decatur Police Department. → Read More
Altercation leads to officer-involved shooting in Watauga County, NC
According to theWatauga County Shieriff's Office, deputies are investigating an officer-involved shooting. Officials say deputies recieved a call about a suspicious male on Hardin Road on Saturday. According to the sheriff, deputies responded and began checking the area for the suspect. Sheriff Len Hagaman says a deputy encountered a male walking in the roadway and began to speak with the… → Read More
Kingsport Police searching for suspect wanted in shopping scam
Kingsport Police investigators are searching for a woman wanted for a fraudulent merchandise return scam. According to police, on two separate occasions in December 2018, a woman used an altered receipt to fraudulently “return” merchandise which she had never actually purchased for a cash refund at ALDI in Kingsport. One of the incidents was captured on store surveillance video. A photo of the… → Read More
Price hike in the works for Bristol, VA trash collection
Bristol, Virginia city leaders are trying to come to a financial solution for the city's landfill. A January report says the Bristol Landfill lost $1. 4 million in the 2017-18 fiscal year. Altogether, there's a $35 million bond debt owed, which falls on taxpayers. On Saturday, council members held a budget workshop to discuss possible solutions. All council members agree a viable solution… → Read More
Suspects found with 150 cloned debit cards, arrested in ATM fraud investigation
Two suspects are behind bars after an ATM fraud investigation. The Johnson City Police Department arrested 28-year-old Claudio Nacu of Dania, Florida and 29-year-old Adelina Nacu of Denver, Colorado and charged them with 150 counts each of criminal simulation. The arrests stem from an investigation of ATM fraud at local banks. The Johnson City Police Department was assisted by the United States… → Read More
Plan to consolidate Bristol elementary schools back on the table
Bristol, Virginia City Schools' superintendent presented two budget plans to City Council on Tuesday night, hoping to get one approved. The first proposal is one that was shot down by City Council in November. It outlines closing three elementary schools and consolidating them into one new school. The three schools the district is looking at consolidating are Highland View. Stonewall Jackson,… → Read More
Deadly crash reported in Johnson County
A deadly crash in Johnson County, Tenn. shutdown roadways for a short time today. Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson Mark Nagi says the accident involved a commercial vehicle and a passenger behicle. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened at the intersection of highway 67 and 167. Traffic was being diverted, but all roads are now back open. → Read More
Carter County man charged with attempted murder
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that left one injured. Officials say the shooting happened on the 600 block of Poga Road around 3:00 a. m. Investigators have charged 51-year-old Claude Harvey Banner with second degree attempted murder after he shot 49-year-old Marvin Lee Clawson. EMS transported Clawson to Johnson City Medical Center for treatment.… → Read More
Bristol, Va School Board plans 2019-2020 budget
UPDATE 9:45 p. m. The Bristol, Virginia School Board met on Monday night and approved a $43 million budget for the 2019-2020 school year. Bristol, Virginia City Council usually contributes about $6. 6 million to that budget. However, with needed renovations on several schools in the district, the School Board plans on asking City Council for roughly $21 million. --- ORIGINAL 5:00 p. m. Bristol,… → Read More
Here's a list of current road closures in Tennessee
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, crews continue to work around the clock tomonitor routes for flooding and potential concerns. As of Sunday morning, here are the latest road conditions reported by TDOT by county: Greene County: St Rt 340 between Neil and Turner (5. 04 – 7. 65) One Lane traffic due to slide. St Rt 348 closed at LM 1. 0 and 10. 5 due to high water. Hawkins… → Read More