Lights and water to celebrate the city's sesquicentennial

Sesquicentennial Commissioner Donna Noland told her colleagues a fountain and light show on the weekends have become very popular in other cities.

“There is a financial return on investing in fountains and lights,” she said. “They also bring people together.”

Should the homeless be allowed to camp out on Johnson City-owned property?

Should the homeless, or anyone for that matter, be banned from sleeping on Johnson City’s sidewalks, parks and public properties?

TNReady testing goes smoother Wednesday: Education commissioner grilled by House committee

After a day of login issues and alleged cyber attacks, Johnson City and Washington County school officials said Wednesday’s TNReady standardized testing went much smoother than the day before.

Farmers Market's variety is growing this season

From the freshest produce to baked treats and local coffee, the Johnson City Farmers Market is opening next weekend — with a few tweaks to the market recipe. 

Former Elizabethton athletic director comments to school board on his recent dismissal

ELIZABETHTON — During its Tuesday evening meeting, the Elizabethton City School Board heard from one of the two athletic directors who had been recently fired. The school system’s administration has not provided details on the dismissals

Elizabethton City Council discusses where to spend money if Minnesota Twins leave town

Kingsport man wanted in North Carolina homicide waived extradition after arrest in Johnson City

A Kingsport man waived extradition to North Carolina in a Washington County courtroom Wednesday and will be held for 10 days so authorities can pick him up on a murder charge.

Former Rogersville water superintendent indicted for theft over $250K and theft over $60K

It appears that money missing from the Rogersville Water Department was much more extensive than the $69,000 in cash that was originally reported “lost” last July by the former water superintendent Shawn Hatchett.

Military legislation written by ETSU student signed into state law

The new law permits students serving in the military who are called to active duty the option to withdraw, even if the deadline has passed, or to receive a grade of incomplete, that will not affect the student’s eligibility to receive financial aid, scholarships and grants in the future.

Trump says 'good relationship' formed with North Korea

Mike Pompeo’s highly unusual talks took place “last week,” Trump tweeted, and “went smoothly,” with details about the presidential meeting within the next few months “being worked out now.”

Jury hearing Bill Cosby's testimony about quaaludes, sex

Passengers rushed to provide CPR to woman in fatal Southwest plane emergency

A retired registered school nurse says she performed CPR on the woman who passengers say was partially sucked out of the window of a Southwest Airlines plane that had been hit by engine debris.

Know where to put your campaign sign

Johnson City Public Works Director Phil Pindzola said he has seen a recent decline in the number of election signs popping up in places where they shouldn’t be. He said politicians and their supporters usually follow the rules, but some “still seem to be confused” when it comes to telling what is and isn’t a public right-of-way.

Locals gather to discuss opposition to US involvement in Syrian conflict

A small group of local activists held a “No War on Syria” Rally and discussion Tuesday evening at Founders Park in response to the U.S.-led missile strikes this weekend in Syria.

TCAT Elizabethton gives UT Martin Baja racing team a hand prior to competition

ELIZABETHTON — If you have a Baja dune buggy and 12 engineering students getting ready for a long road trip and you find out your vehicle needs some last minute welding, who do you call?