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May 30, 2008
$11,000 Bad Checks Land J.C. Man In Court
A Johnson City man accused of passing worthless checks totaling over $11,000 is scheduled to appear in court Friday.
May 28, 2008
Bass Pro-Type Retail Sought For Sites Along I-81
The long-dormant 200-acre Bristol West site is among several commercial properties along Interstate 81 that the NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership hopes to make the area’s next retail destination.
May 15, 2008
High Gas Prices Are Driving Business From Taxi Drivers
Tri-Cities Regional Airport officials say it is safe for travelers to use the terminal building although recent tests found the presence of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials.
May 14, 2008
Asbestos From Airport Makeover Isn’t Harmful To Travelers
Tri-Cities Regional Airport officials say it is safe for travelers to use the terminal building although recent tests found the presence of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials.
Bristol Tennessee Garbage Rates Go Up $1
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Beginning July 1, most households signed up with the city for solid waste collection will see at least an extra $1 on their bills.
Washington County Supervisors Approve Asphalt Plant
ABINGDON, Va. – After a grueling two-hour hearing and discussion, a divided Board of Supervisors approved a special-exception permit for an asphalt plant near Exit 22.
May 13, 2008
What Do You Think About Gov. Bredesen’s Budget Proposal?
Governor Phil Bredesen, D-Tenn., proposed nearly $500 million in funding cuts for the 2008-2009 budget. He spoke about the plan in Nashville Monday night. Click on the headline for a link to his proposal, or to post your comments.
May 10, 2008
New Medication Shows Promise In Addiction Treatment
Lisa Williams, director of the suboxone treatment program at Highlands Community Services in Abingdon, said one of the most difficult obstacles in combating prescription drug abuse is the availability of the drugs and the lack of viable treatment options.
May 09, 2008
Anderson Street Bridge May Open Today
The long-anticipated opening of the new Anderson Street Bridge might happen this morning, depending on rainfall overnight.
May 07, 2008
Economists Says Area Might Be In ‘Growth Recession’
A local economist warned Wednesday that the region could be falling into the same economic slowdown common to the rest of the country.
Local Businesses Give Middle-Schoolers A Look At Operations
About a dozen Virginia Middle School eighth-graders looked over the shoulder of technician Roy Hall on Wednesday as he repaired cell phones using a soldering iron and other tools.
Roadrunner Market In Jonesborough Offers Corn-Based Ethanol
Corn-based ethanol was hailed as a green alternative to fossil fuels, but experts have linked it to high food prices in the U.S. and food shortages abroad. VIEW VIDEO CLIPS FROM NEWS CHANNEL 11, OR POST YOUR COMMENTS, BY CLICKING ON THE HEADLINE.
May 06, 2008
Bristol Tennessee City Council Approves Earlier Beer Sales
The city?s proposed $95 million 2008-09 budget is more than 18 percent higher than the current spending plan.
May 05, 2008
Lawn-Care Workers Protest Gas Prices ‘Crisis’
Earl Humphreys wanted to demonstrate how tired he is of out-of-control gas prices.
May 03, 2008
Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean Thunder Onto Viking Hall Stage
The rock-country singer ? wearing tight jeans and a cowboy hat ? really had a tough act to follow after Lady Antebellum warmed up the concert hall with rockin? covers of The Doobie Brothers? "Long Train Runnin? " and Tom Petty?s "Free Falling."
May 02, 2008
Local Businesses Prepare For Stimulus
Local businesses are well aware that, at least for the next few months, many peoples? wallets will be a skosh fatter thanks to federal economic stimulus checks.
Policing Of Cage Fighters Is Lax
Police knew Sherman Maggard liked to fight, so it was a good bet the man indicted on a felony firearms charge would be at the April 5 cage fight at the University of Virginia?s College at Wise.
Rep. Davis Touches On War, Immigration, Health Care
After a laid-back round of "howdies," pledges and chicken-fried steaks, the Bristol Host Lions Club on Friday heard U.S. Rep. David Davis, R-1st District, tell them what most U.S. citizens already know.
May 01, 2008
Alpha Incentives Aimed To Keep Quality Miners
Word had trickled out the night before that Alpha Natural Resources managers were visiting each of the company?s 58 mining sites in four states on Thursday to hold mandatory meetings with employees.
New Johnston Memorial Hospital To Be Patient-Friendly
Johnston Memorial Hospital unveiled concept drawings on Thursday for its planned new facility on Lee Highway.
Area To Be Touted As ‘Performance USA’
A new marketing campaign designed to recruit businesses and industries will label the region as Performance USA.
April 30, 2008
Washington County, Va., Billboards Continue To Cause Stir
Despite a countywide ban on billboards, three more of the signs are being constructed this week on Lee Highway, and four others may be under construction soon.
Natural Gas Distributor Moves Regional Office To Clintwood, Va.
Virginia?s youngest county has landed a major company that local officials think will stick around rather than leaving the area after the freshness wears off economic incentives created to lure new companies to the area.
New TIF Deal To Bring Zaxby?s Restaurant To Bristol Tennessee
Zaxby?s Restaurant has tentatively agreed to locate alongside a BB&T Bank as part of the city?s Green Property Redevelopment Plan ? a tax increment financing project officials thought was dead a year ago.
April 29, 2008
CONSOL Energy To Increase Capacity At Buchanan Mine
One of the nation?s largest underground coal mines is expanding production and will create 40 jobs.
April 26, 2008
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April 25, 2008
Washington County, Va., Officials Mull Hospital As Office Space
As Johnston Memorial Hospital continues the process to gain approval for a new facility, the hospital building is about to be listed for sale.
Russell County, Va., Finds Office Space In Former Shopping Center
As Washington County officials consider options for future office space, renovations for Russell County offices at an old shopping center are nearly finished.
Issues And Clean Technology To Highlight Coal Expo
"Leading by Example: Coal Technologies for an Energy Secure America" is the subject for this year?s Eastern Coal Council?s annual conference.
Sullivan County Recycles Motor Oil Into Heat
Sullivan County Highway Commissioner Allen Pope said the county will use a $79,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to purchase four waste oil heaters and related accessories.
