Tax Increase Looms In Johnson City
It appears taxes are going up in Johnson City. City Commissioners will consider a 25 cent property tax hike to support a 114 million dollar budget. If approved, the increase would mean a rate...
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UPDATE: Suspect in Norton police chief shooting denied bond
A Wise County Circuit Court judge has denied a bond request for James Buckland–the suspect who police said shot Norton Police Chief James Lane in 2021. The judge also scheduled Buckland’s trial on a...
Youngkin sends Virginia troops to take part in Operation Lone Star
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says the commonwealth will answer the call of Texas Gov. Glenn Abbott and send 100 National Guard troops to the Mexico border. Youngkin’s statement with the order addresses the humanitarian...
Former Hamblen County school secretary indicted for theft, forgery
A former Hamblen County school secretary has been indicted by a grand jury following a Comptroller’s Office investigation. A report from the agency said Karen Whittaker is accused of mishandling more than $1,000 of...
