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Former East Tennessee State University president Dr. Paul Stanton, Jr. died at his home Thursday after a lengthy illness, according to a family statement. The 81-year-old was a native of Atlanta and relocated to...

The Capitol Hall, a theater from the 1930’s located in downtown Erwin, is set to open its doors to showcase new renovations on April 3. Building owner Jon Corbin purchased the property in 2024,...

Smyth County officials have announced an alternative sentencing program designed to address criminal behavior directly connected to serious mental illness. The Behavioral Health Docket is a collaborative between multiple agencies and the courts. Participants...

A federal judge blocked Virginia from enforcing a new law that sought to limit how much time kids can spend on social media. A U.S. District Judge based in Alexandria, Virginia, issued an injunction...