Toy & Hobby Show returns for 14th year, with 35 vendors expected

There’s going to be more than 100 tables of merchandise for sale at the show, including action figures, vintage toys, comic books, trading cards, Pop! figures, Barbies, jewelry and more. And all proceeds from the event will go towards a worthy cause.

United Way tags five new programs for annual funding

The United Way of Washington County has selected five new nonprofit service programs to share its annual funding.

Spay-ghetti, country fried steak, Turtle Derby racing with the Lions spice up the fall fundraising season

The arrival of cool weather brought new flavor to the fall fundraising season.

Jonesborough seniors win statewide Brain Games for third year

It was a squeaker to the finish line, but for the third consecutive year, the Jonesborough Senior Center’s Brain Games team took top honors Tuesday in a game show-style competition answering questions from categories ranging from history and geology to foreign languages and places, and just about everything in between.

'A new day for elephants in Erwin' - Benefit auction set for Saturday

ERWIN - RISE Erwin’s second annual Trunk Project auction of the town’s popular baby elephant statues will play out Saturday afternoon at The Gathering Place park downtown.

Dogs have their day at Founders Park

The Humane Society of Washington County held a Halloween-themed Barktoberfest fundraiser at the park featuring puppies at play and dogs of all sizes in costumes.

Pets of the Week

Tri-Cities women organizing to make a caring impact

A group of Tri-Cities area women is getting organized to make a significant contribution to the of the region’s nonprofit organizations.

Junior League Touch-A-Truck set for Saturday

The Junior League of Johnson City will host its 12th annual benefit Touch-A-Truck event from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m Saturday, Oct. 13, at The Mall at Johnson City.

Elizabethton Lions ready for first turkey shoot

ELIZABETHTON — So, you think you have got a great “shooting” eye?

Fowler's moves ended in Johnson City

Moving was the pathway to staying for Todd Fowler.

Bird entertainment doesn't have to be in the wild, it's an indoor sport, too

If you remember my first “personal column” you might recall the chuckle many of you got with my squirrel problem, and many of you commiserated with me.

Daisy Duke celebrates her first birthday with plenty of activity

We celebrated Daisy Duke’s first birthday this week with all the pomp and circumstance you might expect. There were party hats, cupcakes and other dogs.

From shoes to paws: Family initiates shoe drive to raise money for service dog

Kayla was 4 years old when she had her first seizure. 

Johnson City Woman's Club recognized for 50 years of service, socializing

A lot has changed for women over the last 50 years, but the Johnson City Woman’s Club has been there for them — and the community — all that time.