McWherter talks about, gets to workPatrons of Dixie Barbecue arriving in time to beat the lunch hour crowd Friday may have recognized one of the restaurant’s “employees” — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter.
Unraveling history’s mysteries: ETSU associate professor studying petroglyphs in Mongolia
Way back among the ancient forests, clear lakes and frosty mountain peaks of the Mongolian wilderness, where few people have ever been, is where Richard Kortum spends summers working.
Finding God: Students take journey to top of Roan balds
ROAN MOUNTAIN — For the 77 high school students who hiked on Roan Mountain Wednesday as part of Milligan College’s Youth in Ministry conference this week, the mountaintop experience is great, but the joy is in the journey.
Overcoming obstacles: ETSU’s migrant program gets plenty of help from community to thrive despite troubles
This summer’s five-week Migrant Education Program in Johnson City started with more obstacles than usual.
Group learns history, geography through dance
There’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “America’s Best Dance Crew,” “Superstars of Dance,” and this summer, there is a new, exclusively local opportunity: Cultural Dance.
Fraley retires from Elizabethton police after 35 years
ELIZABETHTON — Bill Fraley had no plans to spend more than two or three years in the Elizabethton Police Department when he put in a job application more than 35 years ago. His plans changed after he put on the uniform and badge.
Police: Beer bottle bashing lands woman in jail
A Unicoi woman was arrested early Saturday morning on an accusation that she hit someone with a beer bottle at a Boones Creek convenience market.
Man charged with June burglary
An East Watauga Avenue man was arrested Friday for a mid-June burglary at a North Roan Street convenience market.
September trial date set in double-murder case
A Johnson City man charged with fatally stabbing two men in the Keystone housing complex in February 2009 was given a September trial date on two counts of murder Friday in Washington County Criminal Court.
Ground broken on new water plant
ELIZABETHTON — Some of Elizabethton and Carter County’s most prominent leaders were on a muddy hilltop near Wilbur Lake Friday morning to break ground on a new $18 million water plant, but Watauga River Regional Water Authority Chairman Johnny Mills said the most important beneficiaries of the facility will be the grandchildren of those leaders.
One charged with auto burglary, possession of tools
A city man was charged Friday with two counts each of auto burglary and possession of burglary tools, police said in a news release.
Fire demolishes SUV outside of Kingsport restaurant
A 1993 Ford Explorer was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon outside Panera Bread on Eastman Road.
Roe says message of Arizona law is 'enough is enough'
A federal judge’s decision to block most parts of Arizona’s new law addressing illegal immigration is a disappointment, U.S. Rep. Phil Roe said Thursday.
Bristol man charged with multiple rapes of juvenile relative to defend himself
BLOUNTVILLE — A Bristol man accused of repeated rapes of a juvenile relative over a span of seven years announced his decision to represent himself on Thursday.
Piney Flats DUI wreck prompts search, foot chase through field
PINEY FLATS — An alleged DUI wreck prompted a search for the driver through several fields Wednesday evening in Piney Flats.
Former Tenn. priest pleads guilty to abusing Kingsport boy in NC
MARION, N.C. (AP) — A retired Roman Catholic priest from Greene County, Tenn., has pleaded guilty in a North Carolina court to sexually abusing a boy during a trip there more than 30 years ago.
Franklin High students refuse to toe the line on flip-flop ban
Heck no, they won't go … to school without their flip-flops.
Authorities say man threatening suicide on Foothills Parkway
Authorities today closed off a portion of the Foothills Parkway near the Walland entrance to Highway 321 in order to deal with an armed man who is threatening suicide.
Coleman gets 53 years in 2007 carjacking killings
KNOXVILLE - Calling her a street-smart teenager with no regard for human life, a Knox County judge today ordered Vanessa Coleman to serve a 53-year prison term for her convictions in the 2007 killings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom.
Final convict in couple slaying case gets 53 years
KNOXVILLE (AP) — A judge in Knoxville has sentenced Vanessa Coleman to 53 years in prison in the kidnapping, rape and murder of 21-year-old Channon Christian.
Nashville man charged with second murder
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Metro Nashville Police say they have charged a man with a second homicide after his arrest in Georgia.
Scott County PSA asks residents to conserve water
WEBER CITY, Va. — The Scott County Public Service Authority is asking customers in several communities to conserve as much water as possible through the middle of the week.
Wise County RAM numbers down slightly from previous years
WISE, Va. — Preliminary numbers still being tabulated indicate a slight decrease in the number of people seeking free health care at the annual Remote Area Medical (RAM) Health Expedition that was held last weekend at the Wise County Fairgrounds.
Meth lab seized in Washington County, Va.
BRISTOL, Va. — Washington County Sheriff Fred Newman reports a meth lab was seized Friday morning, with two people being arrested.
Clinch River drowning victim identified
GATE CITY, Va. -- Divers discovered the body of a Scott County man last night who drowned last night while swimming in the Clinch River north of Gate City.
Black bear visits downtown Gate City
GATE CITY — The Gate City Police Department spent most of Monday afternoon and evening searching for a black bear that had been seen roaming in the downtown area.
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E-Twins knock Cards out of first place
After stalking the Johnson City Cardinals most of the season, the Elizabethton Twins finally overtook them Friday night at Cardinal Park.
Stuart found friend for life in Galbreath
News of Harry Galbreath’s untimely death walloped former Tennessee teammate and lifelong friend Phil Stuart as if Galbreath had blindsided him with one of his bone-jarring blocks on a first quarter drive into eternity.
ETSU signs Hilltoppers’ McPherson
Science Hill standout athlete Corey McPherson will continue his baseball career at East Tennessee State, the school announced Friday.
Monster Trucks, Jr. Dragsters invade Bristol
The Thompson Metals Monster Truck Madness takes place this evening at Bristol Motor Speedway, while over 600 youth racers are competing in the NHRA Junior Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway through Saturday.
Twins pound Johnson City
Perennial Appalachian League power Elizabethton isn't planning on just passing the torch to Johnson City.
ETSU notes: Zaatini likes new dual role
The more he thinks about it, the more Yaser Zaatini likes the director of tennis concept at East Tennessee State.
ETSU hires's Chattanooga's Irwin to coach softball
East Tennessee State has turned to an old rival with a history of success to find its new softball coach.
ETSU's Williams can’t wait to get back
No one hated to see East Tennessee State’s basketball season come to an end in March more than Micah Williams.
Bartow likes NCAA’s new ‘First Four’
After back-to-back trips to the NCAA basketball tournament as a 16-seed, East Tennessee State coach Murry Bartow watched with interest as the NCAA detailed its new 68-team format earlier this week.
Warren looks for big week from Davies
A few months ago, Rhys Davies called Fred Warren and told his former college coach he was ready to win on the European Tour.
