Ballad, Sullivan EMS partnership equals new heart monitors for county ambulances

Ballad Health will give Sullivan County Emergency Services 30 “feature-rich” cardiac monitors, which provide “a valuable two-way, real-time collection of all vitals data, events, interventions, medications and important pictures for communication between EMS and hospital team members.” The equipment is valued at up to $1.2 million.

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Budget

Scott County finalizes 2020 budget

The Scott County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved its budget for fiscal year 2020 at an adjourned meeting on Thursday afternoon. The final budget is similar to the draft budget that was presented during a public hearing on June 5

Jun 22, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Jeff Fleming

Fleming retires, cites great changes in Kingsport over 35-year career

Fleming, city manager since 2014, began working for the city as an intern in 1984.

Jun 21, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Flatwoods Job Corps Electrical & Plumbing students and instructors contributing a big role to rec area improvements include (Front Row L>R) students Walter Hill, Desmond Hamilton, Eli Shabazz, Zachary Stephens and Iassick Cox, and (Second Row L>R) students Tyshawn Wiggins, Savon Smith Hardy, Jessee Devaney, Shamar Wallen and Nodel Oliver, and (Back Row L>R) student Johari Blackman, plumbing instructor Larry Johnson and electrical instructor Tommy Castle. Other participating students but not pictured included Caleb Carter, Da'Shawn Ruffin, Dominique Thaniel and Caleb Taylor.

USDA, Labor backtrack on Job Corps closings

COEBURN, Va. — The Flatwoods Job Corps center is off the Trump Administration’s budget chopping block. Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Labor confirmed on Thursday that the center, along with seven others in seven other states, will not be closed after a late May announcement from USDA to the contrary.

Jun 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Mt. Carmel Board of Mayor and Alderman (from L-R): Alderman Steven McLain, Alderman Carl Wolfe, Mayor Chris Jones, Vice Mayor Jennifer Williams, Alderman Jim Gilliam and Alderman Pat Stilwell.

Mount Carmel BMA approves cut to Senior Center contribution

In a special called budget meeting Tuesday, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a reduction in funding for the town’s Senior Center proposed on June 4. The contribution approved was $17,000, a cut from the first proposed $25,000.

Updated Jun 19, 2019 at 9:05 AM

Kingsport Board of Mayor and Alderman

Kingsport city budget up for vote tonight

The proposed budget includes a 3 percent increase in the water rate for inside city customers and a 3 percent increase in the sewer rate for both inside and outside city customers.

Jun 18, 2019 at 11:08 AM

Civics 101

Civics 101: The Civil Rights Act is turning 55

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act on July 2, 1964, in a nationally televised ceremony in the East Room of the White House, just a few hours after its passage by the U.S. House of Representatives. The U.S. Senate had approved the bill on June 19, 1964 — one year to the day after President John F. Kennedy’s initial proposal for action on the issue.

Updated Jun 17, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Local officials cut the ribbon on the new Kingsport Area Transit Service facility Friday morning before a packed plaza of bus riders, government employees and elected leaders.

Transportation

Kingsport cuts ribbon on new transit center

In the early days of the Kingsport Area Transit Service, roughly 5,000 riders would ride the buses during the year. Today, KATS has more than 175,000 riders that utilize the service throughout the year.

Jun 15, 2019 at 7:30 AM

Wise County

Wise County school budget may see $944K hole filled

The county could balance its expenditures and revenues with a $53.85 million budget instead of the $56.71 million budget plan the supervisors adopted in May for a June public hearing. That $56.71 million plan called for the $944,000 cut to the school board’s $11.87 million local request from the county for operating funds.

Jun 14, 2019 at 2:45 PM

Sullivan County Property Taxes

7¢ property tax increase proposed for Sullivan

BLOUNTVILLE — Sullivan County’s property tax rate will rise seven cents to $2.62 per $100 of assessed value under a proposed 2019-2020 budget presented on first reading Thursday to the full Sullivan County Commission. Sullivan County property taxes are paid by both city and county residents.

Jun 14, 2019 at 8:01 AM

Mount Carmel Senior Center

Mount Carmel proposes 43.3 percent cut to Senior Center contribution

The Mount Carmel Senior Center has saved approximately $50,000 toward purchasing a new handicapped accessible van, which would ordinarily be a reason for celebration. During a Board of Mayor and Aldermen budget workshop, however, it was among the reasons discussed for cutting the center's municipal contribution.

Jun 13, 2019 at 2:05 PM

Big Stone Gap Mayor Gary Johnson talks with demonstrators against the closing of Walmart at Powell Valley Square Tuesday.

Money

Big Stone Gap officials weigh options in wake of Walmart closure

Even as Big Stone Gap and Southwest Virginia have seen various economic challenges across the almost four decades Walmart has been open in town, Town Manager Steve Lawson said the store has either seen steady or increasing revenues in that time.

Jun 12, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Local slates set for Wise County November election

According to results posted on the Wise County general registrar’s Facebook page Tuesday, the only contested constitutional officer race on the Nov. 5 ballot will be for sheriff.

Jun 12, 2019 at 11:45 AM

Civics 101

Civics 101: After World War II - The Marshall Plan

George C. Marshall, secretary of state under President Harry S. Truman in the aftermath of World War II, called for American assistance to rebuild, primarily, the economies and spirits of western Europe.

Jun 10, 2019 at 9:30 PM

Jackie Christian presents VDOT's six-year plan during Wednesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.

Scott County

VDOT outlines six-year secondary road construction plan for Scott County

VDOT plans to take on 21 secondary road construction projects in Scott County as part of its new six-year plan. Allan Sumpter and Jackie Christian of VDOT presented the plan during a public hearing at the Scott County Board of Supervisors meeting.

Jun 10, 2019 at 7:45 PM

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