Escapees from Abingdon jail captured in Rogersville barn BULLS GAP — Two Southwest Virginia jail escapees are back in custody after more than 24 hours on the run. Read moreEscapees from Abingdon jail captured in Rogersville barn
Britt facing first-degree murder, other charges in death of Sullivan man Britt, who is also charged with murder in the Jan. 18 shooting of Katie Arnold, was apprehended on the afternoon of Jan. 19. Read moreBritt facing first-degree murder, other charges in death of Sullivan man
Kingsport, Church Hill men arrested on drug trafficking charges Nickerson Jean-Baptiste, Church Hill, 36, and Djuan Anthony Lewis, Kingsport, 47, were taken into custody without incident early on … Read moreKingsport, Church Hill men arrested on drug trafficking charges
National How Alex Murdaugh came to face trial for murder of wife, son Jan 26, 2023 South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh is standing trial for the killings of his wife and son at their hunting estate in June 2021. The murder … Read moreHow Alex Murdaugh came to face trial for murder of wife, son
National Suspect in Half Moon Bay farm killings faces 7 murder counts Jan 26, 2023 HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A farmworker accused of killing seven people in back-to-back shootings at two Northern California mushroom farms … Read moreSuspect in Half Moon Bay farm killings faces 7 murder counts
Crime Woman finds truck, Christmas gifts stolen off side of the road Jan 22, 2023 The Kingsport Police Department is investigating a case of a stolen truck and Christmas gifts. Read moreWoman finds truck, Christmas gifts stolen off side of the road
Crime SCSO identifies second Blountville homicide victim Jan 20, 2023 Police were investigating the death of Katie Arnold, 36, Blountville, who was shot on Deck Lane Wednesday night, when Barry Countiss’ body was… Read moreSCSO identifies second Blountville homicide victim
Crime HCSO charges juvenile with making threats against Volunteer High Jan 20, 2023 Although the threat did not single anyone out, extra law enforcement personnel were on the Volunteer campus Friday. Read moreHCSO charges juvenile with making threats against Volunteer High
Crime UPDATE: First-degree murder suspect in hospital after crash; second victim found Jan 19, 2023 BLOUNTVILLE — A man who was wanted for first-degree murder is hospitalized after crashing into a TBI agent’s vehicle during a police pursuit, … Read moreUPDATE: First-degree murder suspect in hospital after crash; second victim found
Local News Hawkins County Courtroom Security Committee reports safety concerns in Church Hill Jan 19, 2023 District Attorney Dan Armstrong said members of his staff are concerned for their safety in the courtroom. Read moreHawkins County Courtroom Security Committee reports safety concerns in Church Hill
Crime SCSO seeks person of interest in shooting probe Jan 18, 2023 Seabolt said that investigators are attempting to locate and speak to a person of interest, identified as Donald Harry Britt, age 32. Read moreSCSO seeks person of interest in shooting probe
Appalachian Highlands Watch now: Kingsport mayor believes BMA will help fund drug recovery center Jan 18, 2023 The Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center is planned to open in the spring. Read moreWatch now: Kingsport mayor believes BMA will help fund drug recovery center
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News Norton police chief shooting suspect gets new attorney Jan 18, 2023 Wise County Circuit Court Judge Ron Elkins granted Tuesday’s motion by attorney Don Williams Jr. to be released from representing James D. Buc… Read moreNorton police chief shooting suspect gets new attorney
Crime Kingsport man sentenced to life in prison Jan 16, 2023 A Kingsport man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was caught with a firearm during a drug transaction. Read moreKingsport man sentenced to life in prison
Crime Coeburn man charged after domestic stabbing Jan 14, 2023 COEBURN — A domestic incident in Coeburn left a woman in critical condition and a man jailed Thursday. Read moreCoeburn man charged after domestic stabbing
Crime Investigators: Driver admitted to having meth in car Jan 14, 2023 Wise County Sheriff’s investigators say the driver arrested after a Thursday car crash admitted to having methamphetamine in the vehicle. Read moreInvestigators: Driver admitted to having meth in car
Ap Actor Kevin Spacey denies 7 more sex offense charges in UK Jan 13, 2023 Actor Kevin Spacey has pleaded innocent to seven further sex offenses in Britain, which bring the number of charges the Hollywood star faces i… Read moreActor Kevin Spacey denies 7 more sex offense charges in UK
News Wise County chase results in overturned car, one arrest Jan 13, 2023 Wise County Sheriff Grant Kilgore said 40-year-old Gabriel A. Bentley was arrested at the scene of the crash after he allegedly led deputies a… Read moreWise County chase results in overturned car, one arrest
National Chief: 6-year-old shot Virginia teacher during class lesson Jan 10, 2023 A Virginia police chief says a 6-year-old student fired the handgun that wounded a Virginia first-grade teacher while she was teaching class. … Read moreChief: 6-year-old shot Virginia teacher during class lesson
Crime Blountville man arrested for boat thefts Jan 9, 2023 A Blountville man was arrested Friday after he was accused of stealing two boats around Christmas. Read moreBlountville man arrested for boat thefts
National The white sedan: How police found suspect in Idaho slayings Jan 6, 2023 Authorities say a key piece of evidence in the case of four University of Idaho students stabbed to death in November turned out to be surveil… Read moreThe white sedan: How police found suspect in Idaho slayings
Crime Ex-death row inmate may have ties to Sevier Terrace shooting Jan 5, 2023 KINGSPORT — A man who was once on death row after being convicted of killing a Hawkins County man has been arrested in Kingsport, and court do… Read moreEx-death row inmate may have ties to Sevier Terrace shooting
National 8 found fatally shot in Utah home, including 5 children Jan 5, 2023 Eight people including five children were found dead from gunshot wounds in a southern Utah home. Authorities have not provided more details o… Read more8 found fatally shot in Utah home, including 5 children
News Pound man arrested in stabbing case Jan 5, 2023 WISE — A Pound man faces wounding and attempted murder charges after his arrest on Tuesday for an alleged attack on a woman. Read morePound man arrested in stabbing case
Crime Former death row inmate arrested in Kingsport Jan 4, 2023 KINGSPORT — A man who was once on death row facing electrocution for the murder of a Hawkins County resident has been arrested in Kingsport. Read moreFormer death row inmate arrested in Kingsport
Crime Kingsport police: Person of interest in custody after Sevier Terrace shooting Jan 3, 2023 A person of interest in a fatal shooting in the Sevier Terrace area is in custody and the name of the person fatally shot was released Tuesday… Read moreKingsport police: Person of interest in custody after Sevier Terrace shooting
Local News Kingsport police investigating fatal shooting Jan 2, 2023 The Kingsport Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday in the Sevier Terrace area. Read moreKingsport police investigating fatal shooting
Appalachian Highlands New Year's party ends in shooting death at Monarch Apartment Jan 1, 2023 One man died early New Year's Day when shots were fired during an altercation at a party at the Monarch Apartments complex. Read moreNew Year's party ends in shooting death at Monarch Apartment
News Suspect in Wise County bomb threat arrested Jan 1, 2023 WISE — A Wise man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat against the Wise County Courthouse and Justice Center. Read moreSuspect in Wise County bomb threat arrested
Crime Two-county chase leaves one wounded, another in custody Dec 31, 2022 Dickenson County Sheriff’s Major Scotty Owens said the pair were captured after a pursuit that began Thursday with Wise County deputies chasin… Read moreTwo-county chase leaves one wounded, another in custody
News Bomb threat made against Wise County Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office Dec 31, 2022 WISE — A bomb threat forced the shutdown of the Wise County Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office on Friday. Read moreBomb threat made against Wise County Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office
Crime Former Southwest Virginia deputy accused of murdering California family had clean employment record, documents show Dec 21, 2022 Austin Lee Edwards, 28, posed as a 17-year-old, met with a 15-year-old girl in Riverside, California, and killed her family, the Riverside Pol… Read moreFormer Southwest Virginia deputy accused of murdering California family had clean employment record, documents show
Crime Two Gate City shooting suspects charged Dec 21, 2022 Police went to 989 W. Jackson St. on Monday night to investigate a report of a person with a gunshot wound to the chest. Read moreTwo Gate City shooting suspects charged
Crime Norton bomb threat suspect extradited from Delaware Dec 20, 2022 John Edward Thomas, 34, Dover, was indicted in November on one felony count of making a bomb threat to Motivcare’s call center in Norton. Read moreNorton bomb threat suspect extradited from Delaware
Crime Big Stone Gap man guilty of child sex abuse Dec 20, 2022 Michael Edmond Tripp, 49, was convicted on two counts of indecent liberties with a child by someone in a custodial relationship. Read moreBig Stone Gap man guilty of child sex abuse
Crime Kingsport man charged in Sullivan robbery, police pursuit Dec 16, 2022 The suspect, Joshua Bates, 36, was taken into custody as the chase ended on Highway 75 near the Highway 36 intersection. Read moreKingsport man charged in Sullivan robbery, police pursuit
Crime Updated: Dec. 5 incident at Sullivan Heights Middle to be front and center at Jan. 10 school board meeting Dec 16, 2022 A Sullivan Heights Middle parent said she will appear at the Jan. 10 Sullivan County Board of Education to request more transparency about eme… Read moreUpdated: Dec. 5 incident at Sullivan Heights Middle to be front and center at Jan. 10 school board meeting
Crime Kingsport police arrest wanted sex offender, second still atlarge Dec 15, 2022 A 56-year-old sex offender wanted by police has been arrested, but a second sex offender authorities are looking for remains at-large. Read moreKingsport police arrest wanted sex offender, second still atlarge
Crime Judge moves Megan Boswell’s trial to 2025 Dec 14, 2022 Megan Boswell, 20, is charged with murder in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn. Read moreJudge moves Megan Boswell’s trial to 2025
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