Business
ETSU Receives $35M in State Funding for Infrastructure Improvements
University President Outlines Plans to Upgrade Aging Facilities and Boost Staff Salaries
ETSU Named One of Top 100 Midsize Employers by Forbes
University ranks 71st out of 500 midsize employers nationwide in prestigious survey.
TDEC Issues Violation Notice to Eastman Chemical
Accidental discharge of 3 gallons of turbine oil into Holston River leads to regulatory action
Entertainment
Barter Theatre to Present World Premiere of 'Trains'
New play explores how the past disrupts a family's fragile stability.
ETSU Cellist to Perform Faculty Recital
Dr. Ignacy Gaydamovich to showcase the cello's range in a free public performance.
ETSU Slocumb Galleries Hosts 'Resistance' Sculpture Exhibit
The juried exhibition explores the theme of resistance through diverse artistic perspectives.
Health
Animal Shelter Urges Pet Vaccinations After Distemper Case
Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter takes measures to prevent spread of deadly virus
Ketamine Therapy Clinic Offers Supervised Care in Johnson City
Patients receive ketamine treatment paired with guided therapy sessions to process trauma and manage symptoms.
New DO joins Ballad Health
Dr. Holly Nummerdor will specialize in family medicine.
Crime
K9 Buck Sniffs Out Electronic Evidence for Johnson City Police
The 2.5-year-old English Labrador is the department's first electronic storage detection dog.
Deceased Man Found in Jonesborough Public Restroom
Police say no foul play suspected, cause of death still undetermined
Evans' Lawyers File 300+ Pages Alleging JCPD Corruption
Attorneys claim police took bribes, mishandled sexual assault cases to protect convicted sex offender Sean Williams.
Politics
Washington County Commissioner Accused of Threatening Resident After Meeting
Altercation occurred after public comments against rezoning resolution
Bill to Increase Transparency of Voucher Program Fails in Tennessee
Proposed legislation to require annual reporting on private school voucher recipients dies in committee vote
New Tennessee Bill Could Impose 'Exorbitant' Fees to View Public Records
The proposed legislation would eliminate the public's right to free inspection of government documents.
