K-9 unit discovers methamphetamine in a woman's car leading to multiple charges, say police

Police say that what started out as a traffic stop on a car with the headlights off ended in multiple charges for the driver including methamphetamine for resale and possession of a firearm in commission of a dangerous felony.

Coaches Corner: Holly hits 30-year mark at Milligan, still going strong

Wes Holly remains the heartbeat of Milligan College’s softball program.

UPDATE: Names of 3 Nashville shooting victims released

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said via its Twitter account that authorities are searching for 29-year-old Travis Reinking of Morton, Illinois.

Man fought gunman: He 'was going to have to work to kill me'

NASHVILLE — The man who wrestled the gun away from the Nashville Waffle House shooting suspect said Sunday if he were going to die, the gunman would “have to work to kill me.”

Science Hill Percussion Ensemble set to perform at international conference

The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference is the largest orchestra clinic in the world, held every December in Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. The Science Hill percussion ensemble had to compete against hundreds of other ensembles of different types from all over the country to receive the invitation to play, according to McGuire.

Truly Buffalo Valley: Calf believed to be first one born in Unicoi County in 300 years

UNICOI — The community between south Johnson City and the town of Unicoi lived up to the name Buffalo Valley last Wednesday.

Washington County mayoral candidates answer Johnson City Press questionnaire

Five questions for Washington County Register of Deeds candidates

Teresa Bowman faces Michael Hartman in the Republican Primary for Washington County Register of Deeds. With no other candidates appearing on the Aug. 2 general election ballot, the winner of the May 1 GOP contest will succeed incumbent Ginger Jilton, who is retiring after serving 20 years as Register of Deeds.

1967 Beauty Spot murder defendant died in prison three years ago

The family of a slain New York police officer and assault and shooting of his wife, both originally from Erwin, won’t have to continue fighting the release of the killer, who was supposed to be up for a parole hearing this year.

Citizens speak out in support of legalizing marijuana for medical use

personal experience drives citizens out to the streets to advocate for the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes at a cannabis rally Saturday at the corner of State of Franklin Road and University Parkway. 

Man charged with murder in Kingsport shooting

KINGSPORT — A Blountville man was charged with first-degree murder early Saturday in connection with a Thursday shooting in the Lynn Garden area of Kingsport, city police announced Saturday afternoon.

Sullivan Co. deputy fired after sleeping on job as inmate escaped

The inmate used the jailer’s own vehicle to flee from a local hospital.

You can buy wine, liquor this Sunday ... if local stores open

Gov. Bill Haslam signed the measure into law Friday, according to his office.

Senate hopeful visits, weighs in on TVA, opioid epidemic

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s campaign brought her to Tennessee’s oldest town Friday morning, where she met with local officials and visited with local business owners. 

Local students part of National Walkout Day against gun violence

Dozens of University School students became part of a national movement Friday morning when they walked out of class — an event sanctioned by school administrators — to voice their concerns over gun violence.