PAC claims conflict of interest in Grandy campaign finances

Critics are calling into question a $1,000 contribution made by a behavioral health company to Washington County mayoral candidate Joe Grandy’s campaign, claiming the donation is a conflict of interest.

Carter Sheriff's office reports new app is proving its worth

ELIZABETHTON — The Carter County Sheriff’s Deartment’s new app, the Neighborhood Cleanup app, is already proving its worth.

Elizabethton students write letters for Honors Flight veterans

ELIZABETHTON — Mail call holds a special place in the hearts of veterans. During active duty, this was the time they received messages from home and a time to feel loved and appreciated amid trying circumstances. 

Erwin board authorizes capital outlay note for new police cars

The Erwin Board of Mayor and Alderman on Monday authorized a $350,000 capital outlay note for the purchase of up to four police cars, two public works trucks and public works and fire department equipment.

UPDATE: Man, woman in 60s found dead from gunshot wounds in Tree Streets

Johnson City police investigators were on the scene.

Johnson City middle school student cited for knife at school

A Liberty Middle School student was arrested Tuesday on a charge that he brought a knife to school.

Washington Co. among 7 Tennessee counties to have industrial sites evaluated

NASHVILLE — Seven Tennessee counties have been chosen by the state for a program that evaluates potential industrial sites.

Tennessee lawmakers OK whiskey barrel tax exemption bill

NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s Republican-led legislature has passed a proposal to exempt Jack Daniel’s and other distillers from property tax on whiskey barrels, a fee the company says it hasn’t had to pay at least since Prohibition ended eight decades ago.

Tennessee passes bill to ban spanking of disabled students

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill that bans the spanking of disabled children at public schools.

Car smoking ban bill fails in Tennessee Senate

NASHVILLE — A bill that would have barred adults in Tennessee from smoking in a vehicle with children appears dead for the year after lawmakers voiced concerns that it gave the government too much power over citizen freedoms.

Governor's college credit requirement bill fails in Tennessee House

A bill by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam that would require certain college scholarship students to finish 30 hours of credits annually has failed in the Tennessee House.

City Council talks 2018-2019 budget, encourages land purchase with 2017-2018 funds

Tennessee probation officer charged with sex-related misconduct

NASHVILLE — Tennessee authorities say a former probation officer has been charged with exchanging sex for leniency for people on probation.

Crews search for missing 6-year-old boy in East Tennessee

MARYVILLE — Crews are searching for a 6-year-old boy who was reported missing in East Tennessee.

New program will provide well-being checks for elder citizens who live alone