ELIZABETHTON — Two teachers with the Elizabethton City School System were presented with the 2024-2025 Smart/Maher Citizenship Educa… Read moreElizabethton teachers receive VFW citizenship education awards
GREENEVILLE — Former Tusculum University President Nancy B. Moody, who served from 2009 to 2017 and oversaw the transformation of Tu… Read moreFormer Tusculum University President Nancy B. Moody dies
As the saying goes, “You don't know what you've got till it's gone.†This couldn't possibly ring truer for the “Lady of the Fountain… Read moreYour Art: 'Lady of the Fountain' has a storied past
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While many in the Tri-Cities area continue to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, state unemployment data reflects some of the strug… Read moreTri-Cities region sees higher unemployment rates in November
Ingles Markets reported nearly $35 million in losses from Hurricane Helene. Read moreIngles reports nearly $35M in losses from Hurricane Helene
With the release of the latest unemployment figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the impact of Hurricane … Read moreUnicoi County posts highest jobless rate in state
JONESBOROUGH — The Washington County Long Term Recovery Group will be hosting an event Mondy, Jan. 6, for those seeking assistance in the afte… Read moreEvent coming Jan. 6 to help flood victims seeking assistance
ELIZABETHTON — Carter County Mayor’s weekly update on recovery from Hurricane Helene began with a reminder that deadlines for filing for feder… Read moreCarter County Mayor Woodby's weekly update focuses on FEMA Jan. 7 deadline
ELIZABETHTON — The Elizabethton City School System did not send out the traditional Christmas cards illustrated by professional artists this y… Read moreThe Elizabethton City School System Christmas card illustration was drawn by a student
Tennesseans who experienced damages from Tropical Storm Helene have two weeks to apply for federal disaster assistance. Read moreDeadline approaching for FEMA disaster relief funding
ELIZABETHTON — There has never been a TLC Community Center Christmas Party like the one that was held on Saturday. For the two decades of its … Read moreTLC Community Christmas Party was biggest ever
ELIZABETHTON — Two teachers with the Elizabethton City School System were presented with the 2024-2025 Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Award… Read moreElizabethton teachers receive VFW citizenship education awards
GREENEVILLE — Former Tusculum University President Nancy B. Moody, who served from 2009 to 2017 and oversaw the transformation of Tusculum Col… Read moreFormer Tusculum University President Nancy B. Moody dies
As the saying goes, “You don't know what you've got till it's gone.†This couldn't possibly ring truer for the “Lady of the Fountain,†an icon… Read moreYour Art: 'Lady of the Fountain' has a storied past
The dean of Northeast Tennessee’s legislative delegation in Nashville says the state’s finances, school vouchers and flood recovery will top t… Read moreTennessee lawmakers to face flood recovery, budget issues
JONESBOROUGH — The Washington County Long Term Recovery Group will be hosting an event Mondy, Jan. 6, for those seeking assistance in the afte… Read moreEvent coming Jan. 6 to help flood victims seeking assistance
ELIZABETHTON — One of Elizabethton’s most successful and colorful businessmen in recent times died this week. Steve Grindstaff, who owed sever… Read moreElizabethton businessman Steve Grindstaff dies
As the chapter closes on 2024, the Johnson City Public Library is looking back on what has come to be a record year. Read more2024 a record year for the Johnson City Public Library
Local families used sugar plums and STEM to create miniature gingerbread houses at Hands On! Discovery Center this holiday season. Read moreFamilies partake in holiday fun at Hands On!
ELIZABETHTON — Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park starts the new year with several events scheduled during the month of January. Appropriatel… Read moreSycamore Shoals starts 2025 with several events planned for January
ELIZABETHTON — Carter County Mayor’s weekly update on recovery from Hurricane Helene began with a reminder that deadlines for filing for feder… Read moreCarter County Mayor Woodby's weekly update focuses on FEMA Jan. 7 deadline
Residents in Northeast Tennessee will soon be dialing 10 digits to make a local phone call. Read moreNew area code will require some local dialing changes
Customers who buy one drink can get one free when they pay with the Scooter's Coffee mobile app. Read moreGrand opening celebration for new Scooter's Coffee location occurring Jan. 3
GATLINBURG — Brady Weems became the newest member of University High’s 1,000-point club Saturday evening. Read moreROUNDUP: Weems scores 1,000th point, University High boys win
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Daniel Boone and West Ridge suffered losses in early Saturday games at The Classic presented by Toyota of Bristol at Tennessee High. Read moreBoone, West Ridge drop early Saturday games at The Classic
ELIZABETHTON — For the second time in a couple of weeks, Elizabethton took on KACHEA in local tournament play on Friday night, as they battled… Read moreElizabethton pulls away from KACHEA in Warrior Classic
BRISTOL, Tenn. — The adrenaline was still flowing for St. Joseph basketball standout Tounde Yessoufou after winning the slam dunk contest. The… Read moreThe Classic: St. Joseph, St. Michael’s reach quarterfinals, Bearcats get first win since ’83
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt delivered another victory to end a surprising season. Read moreVanderbilt beats Georgia Tech for first postseason win in 11 years
MARYVILLE — The Science Hill boys basketball team showed its earlier win over two-time defending 3A state champion Fulton was no fluke. Read moreROUNDUP: Science Hill boys share the wealth, top Fulton
We reveal the top 10 sports stories of 2024 for the Johnson City Press. It was a year which truly encapsulated Charles Dickens’ famous line, “… Read moreJohnson City Press Top 10 sports stories of 2024
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Calvary Christian came to The Classic with plans to return to Florida as champions. Read moreCalvary Christian rolls; Yessoufou takes slam dunk crown
SAN ANTONIO — Colorado is relishing the chance to end its season on a high note regardless of the outcome of the Valero Alamo Bowl. Read moreNo. 20 Colorado cherishing matchup with No. 17 BYU as Sanders, Hunter complete careers
Leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Helene, schools around East Tennessee debated whether to close. The storm was traveling North and they… Watch NowSix Rivers Media Presents Covering Helene
I asked my co-workers in Johnson City and Kingsport what would be their ideal holiday meal. There weren't a lot of unpredictable choices on th… Watch NowWhat's Cooking: The Perfect Holiday Meal?
The Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink presented by Stateline Services at Bristol Motor Speedway is the "region's best and longest standing ice skati… Watch NowTri-Cities Scene: TRI Ice Rink at BMS Open for Business!
In Episode 14 of The Sports Huddle, join Andrew Smith, Brian Woodson, Jeff Birchfield, and your host J.D. Vaughn as they break down the high s… Watch NowSports Huddle Episode 14: Playoff Runs and Season Endings
These are your Watauga Orthopaedics Five Star High School Football Players of the Week for the week of November 15, 2024: 5-star Carter Roach… Watch NowFive Star Football Players of the Week: November 15, 2024
Nick Robinette, Corporate Director of Construction and Project Management for Ballad Health, discusses the work being done at the Unicoi Hospi… Watch NowHelene Recovery: Ballad Construction Director Discusses Future of Unicoi Hospital
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Readers share pictures of their festive pets. Read moreHappy Howlidays!
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These pets are available from Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue. Read morePets of the Week
Winter is here, but there are still some area historic sites opens and interesting history events to enjoy in January. Read moreNed Jilton II: 'Old Christmas' among January events at area's historic sites
We do not have to set aside our love of plants and the outdoors in winter. Read moreAsk A Master Gardener: Winter is the perfect time to evaluate your landscape
Fall and winter are the best times to tend to your garden's maintenance and prepare for the next growing season. Read moreGardening can be a four-season labor of love
Our thanks to Richard Currie, who sent these photos of birds (and one squirrel!) who might need a little extra help this winter. Read moreTime to feed the birds (and squirrels)
Check out these photos of readers' "sweet rides" from around the region. Read morePhotos: Readers share their sweet rides
Many influential and noteworthy people died in 2024. Read moreInfluential people who died in 2024
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The oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah has died. He was 105. W… Read moreWarren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 105
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A man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida won’t be tried until September 2025. U.S. District Ju… Read moreTrial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September