Daylight saving time ending Sunday, Nov. 7
This weekend marks the end of daylight saving time, and the Kingsport Fire Department reminds families to turn their clocks back one hour, and to also use this time to check the batteries in...
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Bristol’s Paramount Center names Jennifer Hayes as new executive director
The Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol has named a new Executive Director. Jennifer Hayes was selected to replace Miles Marek, who has lead the organization since 2015. Hayes will use her 20...
Virginia SNAP recipients will again receive emergency allotments on Nov. 16
The Virginia Department of Social Services announced that eligible residents on SNAP benefits will again receive emergency allotments in November. These emergency funds began for Virginia SNAP recipients as a result of the COVID-19...
ETSU president says university will comply with COVID-19 executive order
East Tennessee State University President, Dr. Brian Noland, released an update to students, faculty, and staff outlining how the institution will address the executive order issued by President Joe Biden. This executive order requires...
Johnson City registered sex offender in jail after violating check-in requirements
A registered sex offender is in jail after failing to report to the Johnson City Police Department. Nathan Dennis Martin of Johnson City was arrested on charges of violating the Tennessee Sex Offender registry....
United Way intensifies fundraising to help Hurley after FEMA denies financial aid for flood victims
The United Way of Southwest Virginia is extending its call for donations after FEMA officials denied a request from the state to help Hurley residents affected by massive flooding. In a letter to Gov....