Colonial Heights NewsLocal news for Colonial Heights, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Kingsport crash causes downtown power outage; over 1,000 customers affected- February 28, 2008 A car broke a power pole in half near the intersection of Pinebrook Drive and Stone Drive, knocking out several traffic lights on Stone Drive and leaving about 1,190 customers powerless.http://www.topix.net/city/colonial-heights-tn/2008/02/kingsport-crash-causes-downtown-powe... Coeburn volunteer firefighter arrested in High Knob arson case- February 28, 2008 Coeburn and Wise County officials expressed dismay and outrage that a Coeburn volunteer firefighter has been accused of setting fire to a beloved Wise County landmark.http://www.topix.net/city/colonial-heights-tn/2008/02/coeburn-volunteer-firefighter-arrest... Terror in Bristol: Carter County man kills four, takes own life after chase- February 28, 2008 A 26-year-old Watauga man fatally shot four Bristol residents at a public housing complex Wednesday morning then killed himself on a family farm near his home after a police pursuit.http://www.topix.net/city/colonial-heights-tn/2008/02/terror-in-bristol-carter-county-man-... $10,000-to-win 'Spring Thaw 100' scheduled Feb. 29-March 1 at Volunteer Speedway- February 27, 2008 BULLS GAP, Tenn. - Volunteer Speedway will begin its 35th season of exciting dirt-track racing by hosting the Knoxville, Tenn.-based Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series in its inaugural visit to the track for the running of the $10,000-to-win "10th Annual Spring Thaw 100" presented by Branch Banking & Trust Co. (BB&T), Phil Bachman Honda of Kingsport and event support sponsor Pizza Plus on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 29-March 1. The Spring Thaw 100 will be the first of three scheduled...http://www.topix.net/city/colonial-heights-tn/2008/02/10-000-to-win-spring-thaw-100-schedu... Annexations hot topic at Kingsport BMA retreat- February 26, 2008 "When you originally came up with that, I said it was a good idea. Since then I've heard the planners say we're going to pursue the Rock Springs plan through 2011" City Manager John Campbell said it makes sense for Kingsport to consider annexing Sullivan County property owners who live within 200 yards of the city limits and are currently receiving city services. via Times-News Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/colonial-heights-tn/2008/02/annexations-hot-topic-at-kingsport-b... Hammond Bridge overhaul snarls traffic- February 17, 2008 "The older bridge is in need of extensive repair on its columns, arches and have full and partial deck repair work done." Another major bridge project is taking place in the Model City over the next seven months, with traffic between Kingsport and Colonial Heights to be significantly impacted. via Times-News Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/colonial-heights-tn/2008/02/hammond-bridge-overhaul-snarls-traff... 2nd bridge project will divert traffic in Tri-Cities- February 15, 2008 The Tennessee Department of Transportation has started another major bridge project in Kingsport that is expected to affect traffic around the Tri-Cities. The project is expected to last seven months as crews ... via WMC-TV Memphishttp://www.topix.net/city/colonial-heights-tn/2008/02/2nd-bridge-project-will-divert-traff... |