Truck Billows Smoke on 321

A Thompson Metal Services truck sent huge clouds of smoke across the highway this morning as drivers traveling from Elizabethton to Johnson City found their way around the hazard.

Tennessee students get mixed testing results; Johnson City students fare well

Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen held a press conference call Thursday afternoon to go over the 2018 TNReady results and district-level results for the end-of-course exams for grades 3-8.

For Jarrod Ellis, J's Corner isn't just a burger joint

Cruise on down to J’s Corner in Elizabethton with the Mystery Diner.

Pets of the Week

The heat is still a daily problem for the staff and animals at the shelter, but you wouldn’t know it by watching the people and animals as they move throughout the day.

GALLERY: Trash pickup at Founders Park

Approximately eight junior high youth members with First United Methodist Church spent a few hours Thursday picking up trash around Founders Park and the Pavilion in downtown Johnson City. The effort was part of a group initiative called "RAGS,"

Discovery from 1972 construction prompts ETSU Culp Center caution

A discovery during renovations at East Tennessee State University’s D.P. Culp University Center prompted officials to cordon off a portion of the project Wednesday.

Review: Barter Theatre's production of of "Steel Magnolias" is as sweet as iced tea

Philosophy and beauty salons go together like ice and tea. At least in Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana they do. And the six women you meet there in Barter Theatre’s production of “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling will win your heart and teach you a thing or two about life along the way. As beloved as the 1989 movie is, the stage play from which it was derived is truly a treasure not to be missed. This version offers the rich and undiluted dialogue of the original script, which the playwright rendered from a true story in his own life. A story that makes you laugh out loud as well as cry real tears. A roller coaster ride may be a cliché, but it best describes your journey.

Salvation Army and Little Caesars team up to provide over 200 meals to city's seniors

Over the course of this week, Little Caesars aimed to serve over 1,000 needy folks throughout the Tri-Cities looking for a free, hot meal.

Why the county school board matters to you

When it comes to elections, nothing has more direct impact on family life than local ballots. Your taxes, schools, parks, roads, employment opportunities and more are at stake.

Widow returns to the dating pool and finds troubled water

Public hearing set on BrightRidge broadband plan

BrightRidge directors unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday confirming they had reviewed the state Comptroller’s report on the utility’s business plan for cable and internet and believe it’s in the best interest of their customers to proceed with the next stage of the estimated $64 million project. The Tennessee Valley Authority and has also reviewed the utility’s broadband plan.

Humphrey says he will veto budget passed by Carter County Commission

ELIZABETHTON — Carter County Mayor Leon Humphrey said he will veto the county budget for fiscal year 2018-19, a budget that commissioners worked into early Tuesday morning to pass.

Blue Ridge Pottery gets its due with new state historic marker

Woodall powers Cardinals over Bluefield, 7-5

On “All You Can Eat” night Wednesday at TVA Credit Union Ballpark, the Johnson City Cardinals baseball team rallied from as much as a three-run deficit to beat the Bluefield Blue Jays, 7-5.

Twins continue roll by edging Reds

ELIZABETHTON — It must be uncomfortable for opposing pitchers to look at Elizabethton’s lineup.