Going Places: Roan Mountain

Today's Scrapbook Showcase features photos from a June 15 hike in the Roan Highlands. The photos were taken and submitted by Catherine Tucker on the trail from Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge. Our Going Places series features reader-submitted photos

Kingsport man accused of severely abusing 3-year-old

On Wednesday, investigators located James Brown at an address in Kingsport, where he ran from the scene to try and elude arrest. 

Hixson takes heat from Keplar parents over classroom closures

“He's going to have to go to a new school. That timeline itself — we're having this discussion three weeks before school starts. That is not just wrong, it's immoral to do that to these kids. It's completely wrong.” Keplar parent Justin Mowell

SW Va. Notes: Farmers and Miners prep tourney just around the corner

Rays’ fast start too much for K-Mets to overcome

PRINCETON, W. Va. — Absorbing more blows than it could handle over the first four innings, Kingsport was felled 8-2 by Princeton in Thursday night’s Appalachian League activity.

Despite three federal cases and dozens of arrests, meth still flowing into Hawkins

“All of the high level investigations has resulted in hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine being taken off the streets." -- Sheriff Ronnie Lawson

Hawkins Humane Society marks 30 years with Saturday Fun Bash

Festivities take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. And includes special music from “Nobody’s Darlin” featuring Victor Travis Phillips, and Chris Griffin. The Fun Bash will have carnival like atmosphere of music with food, entertainment, merchandise, silent auction and more.

Appalachia police officer charged with sexual abuse of minor

An Appalachia town police office faces three felony charges of sexually abusing a minor after his arrest Wednesday by the Virginia State Police.

Soft townhome sales throw shade on region’s June housing report

“Don’t be fooled by closings numbers. The housing market in the 11-county region monitored by NETAR continues to set new sales and price records,” NETAR President Karen Randolph said. “Falling mortgage rates and a growing local jobs market are keeping consumer confidence high when it comes to real estate.”

Campus Drive-In: Where neighbors meet to eat

Campus Drive-In, which has been a mainstay in Gate City since 1955, is one of Scott County Tourism’s partners during the 50 Years of Love Campaign.

Hawkins sheriff asks commission to address low pay in his department

In the past 22 months the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office has lost 74 employees, mostly to higher paying jobs in other departments, and in some cases, civilian jobs such as working at Walmart.

Weber City officer accused of using excessive force against juvenile

GATE CITY, Va. — Inflicting a concussion to a juvenile has spurred charges against a Weber City police officer, according to the Scott County Sheriff's Office, and more arrests in the incident are pending.

Otis Thornton named new Branch House executive director

Branch House Family Center is a collaborative community advocacy center that helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault begin the healing process from a position of safety and support. Branch House coordinates free services for survivors and provides assistance for meeting immediate and long-term needs, including medical and legal assistance.

Volunteer's football field expected to be repaired in time for home opener

Hawkins County director of schools Matt Hixson decided last week that, due to concerns about safety, students won't be allowed to use the Volunteer High School football field until it is repaired.

Man pleads guilty in JC chase that killed teen

Court records state Logan Oxendine chased after Alicia Carver through the streets of Johnson City, with both driving at a high rate of speed. The chase eventually led to the VA Mountain Home, where Carver crashed.