An attempted traffic stop for speeding in Kingsport has led to the discovery of a suspected meth lab, with the driver fleeing the car and running into a wooded area before being arrested. The incident began shortly after 2 p.m. on South John B. Dennis Highway. Police identified the driver as Dustin P. Tyndall, 26, of Kingsport.
Kingsport police said the female passenger, identified as Kassie Shelley, 20, 725 Boone St. Kingsport, admitted there was a methamphetamine lab in the vehicle. Both were arrested on several drug related charges

In less than a month the intersection of East Center Street, Netherland Inn Road and Industry Drive will be closed for 45 days while crews work to completely replace all of the concrete surrounding the roundabout , which has suffered from concrete failure since opening last year. Kingsport opened the roundabout in August 2011 in an attempt to improve traffic flow through the heavily used three-way intersection and as an infrastructure improvement to help kick off redevelopment at the recently cleared Kingsport Landing area of town.

In less than a month the intersection of East Center Street, Netherland Inn Road and Industry Drive will be closed for 45 days while crews work to completely replace all of the concrete surrounding the roundabout , which has suffered from concrete failure since opening last year. Kingsport opened the roundabout in August 2011 in an attempt to improve traffic flow through the heavily used three-way intersection and as an infrastructure improvement to help kick off redevelopment at the recently cleared Kingsport Landing area of town.

The Claiborne County School Board discussed two possibly controversial items during the recent meeting, held at Clairfield School – a possible cut in positions, and a policy that could possibly be contrary to the state’s Open Meetings Law. During the director’s report at the end of the regular agenda, board member Bill Turner asked Director of Schools Connie Holdway to explain about positions that may be changed or cut due to budget shortfalls.

After months of back and forth litigation, the Bell County Board of Elections and the Bell County Volunteer Fire Department (BCVFD) have reached an agreement. The agreement was reached just a week before the Kentucky primary election. In the settlement, the BCVFD agrees to allow the board of elections to use the fire stations as voting places at no cost to the board, for all future elections. In return, the board of elections agrees to return the fire stations used in future elections in the same condition as they were in prior to the election.

At approxmately 5:30 p.m. Thursday, the Cumberland Gap Tunnel opened all four lanes making it easier for traffic to flow smoothly. The tunnel had been reduced to two lanes since January after construction began. Repairs were done to the concrete underneath the surface of the tunnel.

Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors is set to consider several options for tuition and fee increases for the upcoming academic year this morning. Board member are scheduled to meet in Arlington to look at three increase options when it comes to in-state tuition. They are increases of 3.2 percent, 3.9 percent and 4.9 percent. The board is expected to approve increases for non-resident students for room and board and advance degrees.

Becoming a student at Sullivan County’s new technology school will be tough.
So far, 277 students have applied for the 160 slots at the new school, developed as a partnership among Sullivan County Schools, Kingsport City Schools and East Tennessee State University. Around 60 percent of the applicants are male. Half of the students will come from Sullivan County and half will be from Kingsport. The students have until June 1 to apply. There are no academic requirements to be accepted, but a lottery will be held sometime in July to determine who will be able to attend.

Bristol Tennessee Police awarded Michelle Johnson for her quick thinking, getting more than a dozen children off of a bus about to catch fire, back in March. Johnson says instinct kicked in when the safety alarms went off. “I feel that every driver would have done exactly what I did and we are all heroes. That’s why I feel like I need to accept it for all the drivers,” she said.

For overweight Americans, and those looking for a healthier lifestyle, the claim was almost too good to be true — wear Skechers Shape-ups footwear and watch the pounds melt away. At a news conference Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission said the shoemaker’s claims weren’t true and alleged Skechers violated federal law by misleading consumers. As part of the 40 million dollar settlement, customers who bought Skechers “toning” shoes will be eligible for refunds either directly from the FTC or through a court-approved class action lawsuit, officials said. Wednesday’s announcement was the culmination of a months-long investigation involving the FTC and attorneys general from 44 states and the District of Columbia.