Johnson City, Tennessee, is a city in East Tennessee that is home to some 66,000 people, making it one of the most populated cities in the Volunteer State. Split between the three counties of Sullivan, Washington, and Carter, Johnson City makes up the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia Combined Statistical Area, which is collectively home to some …
Chrissy Steltz’s decision to be a co-host at a house party during the spring break season of March 1999, she had no idea that this choice would lead to the loss of her face. She and her friends were drinking when she called friends back to a room where she kept orange juice to see …
Countless news stories over the past few years have successfully changed the public’s opinion about energy drinks. A vast majority of people understand that these sugary drinks aren’t healthy at all. The chemicals produce a hyper-active cardiovascular response that can be detrimental to anyone’s health. One man has come forth to show the negative effects …
Not all puppies begin life in a loving home with kids to play with and patient humans to train them. An adorable puppy was recently abandoned at a high-kill shelter, unable to walk and with bloodshot eyes. These injuries were highly indicative of some type of animal cruelty. The shelter immediately contacted Rescue Dogs Rock …
In the middle of a cold night in late December, a pregnant cow headed for the slaughterhouse did something extraordinary. She managed to escape from the second floor of her transport truck. She plunged 8 feet onto a highway. While this amazing story could have had a sad ending, thankfully the police were called. They …
With all the fuss our relatives may have over our eventual family plans, what many people don’t talk about is just how much work goes into trying to become a parent, let alone being one. Despite the miracles of today’s modern medicine and pregnancy care, so many issues such as miscarriages and stillborn babies still …
Video footage has recently surfaced of a 55-year-old man being bitten by a lioness during a tour of a wildlife park. Pieter Nortje, the man who was identified in the clip below, was with his wife when the attack happened at the park. The pair were visiting the Tikwe River Lodge in South Africa, a …
Bullying is a very serious and widespread problem. It can have severe effects on a child or teen’s self-esteem and mental health. Even worse, some bullies go even further and inflict physical damage on those they harass. Neo Hobbs, who is 16 years old, had been bullied for many months before it all came to …
Sergeant Jason Bos had the pleasure of being with his K9 partner for five years while he was in Iraq. Cila spent every day with Jason, protecting him and enjoying moments that were fun and lighthearted. They were best friends. Jason and Cila did everything from detecting bombs on the side of the road to …
Roberta’s daughter was extremely worried when her mother didn’t return home after taking one of her walks. The 81-year-old great-grandmother lives with family up to three generations after her in Maryland, and she has dementia though she maintains a relatively active life. Usually, Roberta goes for walks on her own and comes home just fine, …