Russia proposes March 1 ceasefire in Syria; US wants it now
MUNICH — Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, U.S. officials say, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups.
View ArticleSchool voucher bill stalls in House amid flagging support
NASHVILLE — The House sponsor of a proposal to create a school voucher program in Tennessee says he doesn’t have the votes to pass the measure aimed at covering private school tuition for children...
View ArticleBreakthrough: Scientists detect Einstein-predicted ripples
WASHINGTON — Scientists say they have finally detected gravitational waves — the ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted a century ago.
View ArticleFeds accuse prison guards of taking bribes, drug trafficking
ATLANTA — More than 40 prison guards and officers in Georgia have been indicted on charges of accepting bribes and drug trafficking, the latest in a federal effort to crack down on contraband and...
View ArticleHighlands Physicians sues Wellmont over contract dispute
KINGSPORT — Highlands Physicians has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Wellmont Health Systems, claiming the health care provider has tried for the past six years to undermine or destroy the...
View ArticleChange would allow handguns at Tennessee legislative complex
NASHVILLE — The leaders of the state House and Senate are moving to end a total gun ban at the legislative office complex.
View ArticlePeyton Manning has a little fun with little brother Eli
NEW YORK — Peyton Manning had a little fun with little brother Eli’s sad face at the Super Bowl during an appearance on NBC’s “Tonight Show.”
View ArticleGray man gets 2nd ID theft charge in as many days
A Gray man was arrested Wednesday for the second time in two days after he took a forged prescription to a Boones Creek grocery pharmacy, police said.
View ArticleLighten up with all your offendedness
Have you noticed that these days, everyone is always offended?
View ArticleETSU gains approval for new master’s program in sport science and coach...
Beginning in fall 2016, East Tennessee State University will offer a new M.S. degree program in sport science and coach education.
View ArticleLast occupiers of Oregon wildlife refuge surrender to FBI
BURNS, Ore. — Surrounded by FBI agents in armored vehicles, the last four occupiers of a national nature preserve surrendered Thursday, and a leader in their movement who organized a 2014 standoff with...
View ArticleClinton aims to reset campaign with focus on black voters
MILWAUKEE — After an overwhelming loss in New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton is staking a campaign comeback on her ability to woo black and Latino voters, placing outreach to those communities at the...
View ArticleBristol woman found guilty of abuse in grandmother's death
BLOUNTVILLE — A Sullivan County woman is facing up to 34 years in prison following convictions for neglecting and abusing her bedridden grandmother, who was hospitalized while in her care and later died.
View Article5 SHHS students named National Merit Finalists
Five Science Hill High School seniors have advanced to "Finalist" standing in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
View ArticleWinifred Ruth Sproles
KINGSPORT - Winifred Ruth Sproles, 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
View ArticleTrial reset for former city jail superintendent
A motion hearing for a former Johnson City Police Department jail supervisor — accused of double dipping and getting paid twice for the same work at a local nonprofit agency — was delayed Thursday...
View ArticleLila Ruth Prater Thompson
JONESBOROUGH — Lila Ruth Prater Thompson, age 84, formerly of Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the River Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Covington, TN.
View ArticleWashington County & Johnson City Animal Shelter, February 11 - VIDEO
Check out the wonderful animals and prospective pets at the WCJC Shelter this week - and say good bye to Chloe, who finally found a forever home.
View ArticleButch Snodgrass
JOHNSON CITY — Butch Snodgrass, 35, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at his residence.
View ArticleRobert Fayne Ringley
JOHNSON CITY — Robert Fayne Ringley, 72, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center.
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