We got a solid 11 inches here. Spent Sunday afternoon building an igloo in the back yard. Pictured: Scott, William (10) and Jacob (3). Submitted by Teresa Hicks, Gray.

Photos and video: The Igloo Project

Don't ask for a laugh, get it naturally: 5 questions with local comic Hunter Roberts

Johnson City residents woke up to that promised snowfall.

Promised snow delivered to Tri-Cities

Meet the man in front of the orchestra

Good Samaritan Ministries Volunteer Coordinator Seth Silmon in the the ministry’s “teen marketplace” where parents will be able to select gifts for their teenagers.

Good Samaritan Ministry wrapping up Christmas for more than 1,000 kids, teens and seniors

B'nai Sholom Congregation Rabbi Arthur Rutberg lights the menorah, a seven-lamp Hebrew lampstand, during a 2017 Chanuka, otherwise known as Hanukkah, celebration.

Special Report: The Spectrum

snow

Wet, heavy show proving difficult to clear from Carter County roads

The first major snowfall of the winter has proved to be a tough one for the road crews of the Carter County Highway Department.

Today at 8:28 PM

Washington County/Johnson City EMS Paramedic Will Vanoy spreads salt on the parking lot the agency's headquarters Monday.

5 Questions

5 Questions with Washington County/Johnson City EMS Sgt. Lee Chase

Washington County/Johnson City EMS A-EMT (advanced emergency medical technician) Sgt. Lee Peace has one more 24-hour shift after today before a welcomed four-day break.

Today at 7:56 PM

fire

One injured in North Johnson City fire

A female was burned in a fire at a North Johnson City apartment Monday evening, according to information from the city fire department and emergency radio traffic.

Updated Today at 7:56 PM

snow

Official snow total Tri-Cities Aiport, 9.7 inches, breaks 49-year December record

What turned out to be a record snowfall in Tri-Cities weather history will soon just be a memory as the temperature rose Monday to melt much of the snow that covered area roads.

Today at 7:26 PM

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Photos and video: The Igloo Project

Brothers William (10) and Jacob (3) Hicks built a snowman Monday morning to guard the igloo they built with their parents on Sunday. Submitted by Teresa Hicks, Gray. Check out the photos above and the videos below:

Updated Today at 6:12 PM

Volunteer's basketball team is finding reasons to smile with a 2-0 league start under new head coach Mike Poe.

High school notes

Falcons, Poe enjoying life at the top

Looking at the Big Seven Conference boys basketball standings, you might notice something that seems a little out of place.

Today at 5:41 PM

BrightRidge crews work Monday morning to restore power to 27 customers on Mosier Road in Washington County. Most of the 480 outages reported Monday were in isolated neighborhoods.

snow

Crews help dig out after snowfall

BrightRidge officials said as many as 480 customers were without power Monday following a new round of early morning snow showers. Tim Whaley, BrightRidge’s public and governmental relations director, said the utility has seen power outages “fluctuate” in its service area since Sunday. He said most were reported in the northern part of Washington County.

Updated Today at 5:03 PM

crime

Johnson City crime roundup: gas station fight, nephew's assault charge and more

Recent felony arrests reported by Johnson City police:

Updated Today at 4:57 PM

Charles Lovejoy, right, and Marcia Lovejoy are two of the most reliable newspaper carriers in town, according to Johnson City Press Circulation District Manager Terri McKeehan.

Weather

'This is probably the worst we've had:' Newspaper carriers talk about working the route during snowstorm

During their eight years on the job, Johnson City Press newspaper carriers Charles and Marcia Lovejoy have worked together to deliver the daily newspaper through some of the toughest weather conditions imaginable.

Today at 4:21 PM

Mountain Mischief

Sycamore Shoals will host a Christmas Open House

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will host a festive time of period carolers, Christmas stories, the Watauga Valley Art League’s Annual Winterfest Art Show and more.

Updated Today at 4:08 PM

HomeMade

HomeMade: Big Bang Instruments - VIDEO

HomeMade is a new video series produced by the Johnson City Press in order to highlight people in our region who still create, and do what they love for a living.

Updated Today at 3:57 PM

Millie Holliday and Ryan Meade braved slick sidewalks for a post-snowstorm stoll with their dogs Monday in downtown Johnson City, including a loop around Founders Park. Millie is holding Vitka, a Shepherd mix, while Ryan has Albie, a Great Dane-Sherman Shepherd mix. Photo by Sam Watson/Johnson City Press

Workers made progress clearing the snow at ETSU Monday morning.

Parts of downtown Johnson City were still difficult to drive through Monday morning.

Weather

Photos: The aftermath of the snow, Dec. 10, 2018

After the snow started falling Saturday night, it continued on and off until Monday morning. Here are some shots of some areas of Johnson City, as well as workers working to clear the snow, Dec. 10, 2018.

Updated Today at 2:32 PM

Aaron "Woody" Wood will be playing at the Willow Tree Coffeehouse and Music Room this weekend.

Mountain Music

Here's where you can catch some tunes this week:

Freedom Hall Civic Center, 1320 Pactolas Rd, Johnson City: Tuesday, Electric 94.9’s Acoustic Christmas featuring NF, Why Don't We, Lovelytheband, Bryce Vine, Logan Henderson and AJ Mitchell, 7-11 p.m., $29-$45. (johnsoncitytn.org)

Today at 12:34 PM

Baba Yaga's Stew will kick things off with a contra dance in Jonesborough this weekend.

Mountain Mischief

Warm up on the dance floor:

Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., Johnson City: Friday, Kids Our Age, 7-10 p.m., refreshments available; Saturday, Hoop dancing for all skill levels, 2-3 p.m.

Today at 12:33 PM