COVID-19 cases climb by two in NET

Northeast Tennessee saw a second two-case climb of COVID-19 cases Friday, and far Southwest Virginia saw an eighth day with no new cases.

Photo gallery - 100th birthday

Dr. Robert Strang, a long-time and well-known orthopedic surgeon in Kingsport, celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday in a most unexpected way — with family members on the other side of the glass doors of his Baysmont home.

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Who will enforce Virginia’s face covering mandate?

On Friday, it’s the law under state executive order – everyone 10 and older in businesses and public buildings in Virginia has to wear a face covering.

Surgoinsville mayor still wants an ambulance, but HCEMS says too costly

If a $90,000 county funding increase is recommended Friday for Hawkins County EMS, Surgoinsville Mayor Merrell Graham is asking that a stipulation be added requiring an ambulance to be stationed 24/7 at Surgoinsville’s fire station.

Two new COVID-19 cases in Northeast Tennessee

Northeast Tennessee saw two more confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, while far Southwest Virginia’s case total remained level for a seventh straight day.

Times News Blog: Latest on local impact of COVID-19

The latest on schedule changes, local decisions and other updates related to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia

One new COVID-19 case in Greene County; testing sites open in Northeast Tennessee

Northeast Tennessee added a new confirmed COVID-19 case Wednesday, while far Southwest Virginia remained level in cases and deaths.

Citing 'over-reliance' on Asia, Ballad Health hopes to diversify PPE supply

Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine said the health system has experienced disruptions and potential harm to patients twice this year because of America’s over-reliance on Asia for medical supplies.

Northam: Wearing face masks now mandatory

Starting Friday, wearing protective face masks in Virginia is mandatory.

Two new COVID-19 cases in Washington, one in Sullivan

Northeast Tennessee reported three new confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday while far Southwest Virginia remained level in cases and deaths.

Ballad eases visitation restrictions from COVID-19, adds requirements

Ballad Health’s latest visitation policy and patient guidelines will go into effect Tuesday, May 26.

No new COVID-19 cases, deaths in region

Northeast Tennessee and far Southwest Virginia saw no increases in COVID-19 cases of deaths, according to Monday’s official reports.

Priscilla’s recovery, a “new normal” and healthcare workers’ stress

“I just want to go home Dr Hill,” Priscilla told me with tears in her eyes. “I know I may not quite be ready yet, but I am anxious to get past this and move on with my life.”

Washington County adds new COVID-19 case

Far Southwest Virginia remained level and Northeast Tennessee reported one new COVID-19 case Sunday.

Wedding industry struggling as pandemic continues

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began to affect the region in late March, the wedding industry has taken a huge hit as couples either postpone their ceremonies or cancel completely.