Select Wise, Virginia water customers under boil water notice
Water system operators for the town of Wise, Virginia say it could be three to five days until customers will be able to stop boiling their water before usage. A report issued by the...
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UPDATE: Bristol Virginia Deputy charged with DUI over the weekend terminated
A deputy with the Bristol, Virginia Sheriff’s Office charged with DUI twice in as many weeks is now off the force. Sheriff Tyrone Foster has confirmed the dismissal of Nathanial Call following the officer’s...
Abingdon to host inaugural “Fiddlin’ at the Fairgrounds” in June
The Washington County, Virginia Fairgrounds announced the creation of “Fiddlin’ at the Fairgrounds”– Abingdon’s first Old Time and Bluegrass convention. This event is scheduled for June 17th and 18th, and will feature prevalent names...
Dollywood shuts down freefall ride following Orlando tragedy
Officials at the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge have temporarily shut down a ride that mimics a sudden drop attraction in Orlando—the site of a fatal accident last week. The company that operates...
Johnson City man told victim “If you don’t let me drive, I’ll kill you” while holding knife
A Johnson City man was arrested for domestic assault after police responded to the McDonald’s on West Market Street Saturday night. According to a police report, Jackie Dickens, 31, threatened the victim, who was...
USGS detects 2.6 earthquake near Hawkins, Hancock border
The United States Geological Survey reported the measurement of a 2.6 earthquake near the Hawkins / Hancock County border Monday morning. The data showed that the event occurred at 2:19 a.m. in the vicinity...