Consumer Reports: TV on your iPad (2012/5/18)

Many satellite and cable TV providers now offer apps that allow subscribers to watch programs on an iPad. Some limit you to video on demand, which allows you to watch programs after they have aired. But there are apps from providers like Cablevision and Time Warner that allow you to watch live TV.

Fire burns historic home in Russell County (2012/5/17)

A more than 100-year-old home in Russell County was destroyed by fire Thursday evening, authorities said.

Berkshire Hathaway to purchase Bristol Herald Courier, adds to newspaper holdings (2012/5/17)

Berkshire Hathaway today announced the intent to buy the Bristol Herald Courier as part of its purchase of nearly all of Media General’s newspapers.

Some concerned about Train Depot sale (2012/5/17)

The community has mixed feelings about the sale of the Johnson City Depot, but most are excited about the possibilities the renovation of the historic train station will bring.

Meadowview woman charged with embezzlement (2012/5/17)

Doris Faye Reynolds, 58, of Meadowview, was arrested Thursday and is accused of embezzling about $34,000 from the company she managed, according to a written statement from the Washington County, Va., Sheriff's Office.

Lawsuit filed against Christian Care Center of Johnson City (2012/5/17)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges discrimination against an employee of an area nursing home facility. Attorneys for the EEOC filed the lawsuit Wednesday. It alleges Christian Care Center of Johnson City and Care Centers Management Consulting unlawfully fired a nurse in October of 2009 for being HIV positive.

Sullivan County Schools $6.9 million dollar shortfall could lead to teacher cuts (2012/5/17)

Sullivan County Schools say they have a $6.9 million budget shortfall that could force them to make teacher cuts.

Media General announces agreements with Berkshire Hathaway for purchase of newspapers (2012/5/17)

Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) today announced that it has signed agreements with Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B) for the purchase of newspapers and new financing. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, BH Media Group, will purchase all of the newspapers owned by Media General, with the exception of the Tampa group, for $142 million in cash. Media General said it is in discussions with other prospective buyers for its Tampa print assets.

Virginia Tech hikes tuition & fees to nearly $11,000 (2012/5/17)

Board of Visitors approves 3.9% increase for in-state, undergraduate students

JC train depot sold for $5,000, plans include building brewery and restaurant (2012/5/17)

Johnson City's old train depot on State of Franklin Road now has a new owner and he hopes to transform the historic landmark into a brewery and restaurant.

Sycamore Shoals, local physicians to regionalize OB services (2012/5/17)

In response to decreased demand and anticipated continued low birth rates in the community, Sycamore Shoals Hospital (SSH) and First Medical OB/GYN are together exploring options for regionalizing obstetric services and enhancing many other aspects of women’s services at SSH.

ETSU president outlines campus changes (2012/5/17)

Dr. Brian Noland, president of East Tennessee State University, held a press conference this morning to discuss the university’s plans to close the central part of campus in order to create more green space and pedestrian walkways.

Anti-bullying group to meet this afternoon; special programming on 11Connects (2012/5/17)

This afternoon anti-bullying group, Stop the Pain, will hold a meeting to discuss information about bullying and how it is affects our area.

Blind man robbed downtown; JCPD looking for suspect (2012/5/17)

Johnson City Police are trying to find a robber who stole money and a gold ring from a blind man.

Wellmont's Family Medicine residency program expanding to Norton, Va. (2012/5/17)

Wellmont Health System is expanding its family medicine residency program to Mountain View Regional Medical Center, creating more training opportunities for young physicians.

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