No plans, yet, to change any election dates

Sullivan County Administer of Elections Jason Booher is on a statewide committee developing resources, legal framework, and precautions necessary to hold an election.

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Michael Atkinson, the inspector general of the intelligence community, arrives at the Capitol in Washington on Oct. 4, 2019, for closed-door questioning about a whistleblower complaint that triggered President Donald Trump's impeachment.

U.S. Intelligence Services

Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint

President Donald Trump on Friday abruptly fired the inspector general of the intelligence community, sidelining an independent watchdog who played a pivotal role in his impeachment.

Apr 4, 2020 at 2:13 AM

Elections

Candidates for school board, state offices make filing deadline

As of 6 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, the list of would-be candidates for the United States Congress had not been updated to reflect filings on April 2. The deadline to file was noon. The primary and election is in August.

Apr 3, 2020 at 8:00 AM

David Hawk's Congressional bid

Hawk says he's running for 1st Congressional District seat

Hawk joins a crowed field of at least six other Republicans seeking nomination in the August GOP Primary. U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, a Republican, is retiring. A Democrat hasn’t served the district since Reconstruction.

Apr 3, 2020 at 8:06 PM

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

Roe: Federal government needs 'wartime' mentality to deal with coronavirus

In a conference call with reporters, Roe detailed the Congressional response to the pandemic: a $2.2 trillion package that funded increases in testing and vaccine development; support for large and small businesses; and direct payments to taxpayers ($1,200 per individual, $2,400 for families and $500 for children).

Mar 31, 2020 at 9:00 AM

COVID-19 Southwest Virginia

UPDATED: Northam issues stay-at-home order for Virginia residents

Gov. Ralph Northam said Virginians are asked to stay at home unless needing to get food or supplies, go to work or get fresh air or exercise.

Mar 30, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Timothy Hill's Congressional campaign

Timothy Hill announces Congressional campaign

At least six other Republicans, including state Sen. Rusty Crowe, former Kingsport Mayor John Clark and former Johnson City Mayor Steve Darden, are listed on the Federal Election Commission's web site to run in the August GOP Primary. A Democrat hasn't held the 1st Congressional District seat since Reconstruction.

Mar 26, 2020 at 6:30 PM

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

Roe: Trump's order to limit travel was 'right thing to do'

Roe and other members of Congress have been getting regular briefings since late January from the Centers for Disease Control, Department of Homeland Security, National Institute of Health, Health and Human Services and the State Department.

Mar 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM

1st Congressional District

Harshbarger announces Congressional bid

Pharmacist Diana Harshbarger, who describes herself as a "Trump Conservative," announced on Thursday she will be seeking the Republican nomination for Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District.

Mar 13, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Coronavirus

Trump declares virus pandemic a national emergency

The president said he was also giving Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar emergency authorities to waive federal regulations and laws to give doctors and hospitals "flexibility" in treating patients.

Mar 13, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Todd McKinley campaign

McKinley to run for Tennessee House

McKinley is a lifetime resident of Kingsport and a U.S. Army retiree, an Iraq and Afghanistan combat veteran and served 6½ years at the White House Communications Agency. Since his retirement from the Army, he has served as the 1st District commander for the American Legion Department of Tennessee.

Mar 10, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Sullivan County Commission

Sullivan County beginning work on 2020-2021 budget

The Sullivan County Commission’s Administrative Committee is expected to continue its budget discussions this evening.

Mar 10, 2020 at 9:21 AM

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, right, and his wife, Jill, attend a primary election night rally Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Presidential primary

Biden wins nine states on Super Tuesday; Sanders takes California

A resurgent Joe Biden scored victories from Texas to Massachusetts on Super Tuesday, rival Bernie Sanders seized the biggest prize with a win in California and the Democratic Party’s presidential field transformed into a two-man contest.

Mar 4, 2020 at 2:29 AM

Election Day

Civics 101: Tuesday is Election Day

During the 12-day early voting period for tomorrow's Presidential Preference Primary, turnout in the Democratic Primary increased dramatically in Washington County compared to 2016.

Mar 2, 2020 at 1:45 PM