Leak at Eastman

There was a leak at the Eastman Chemical Company on Tuesday. A small amount of ether leaked into the Holston River. They say that the chemical dissolved immediately but some fish died. There has been no other harm to the environment due to the leak.

Obama Speaks at Local Kroger

President Obama visited the region on Wednesday around 4pm. He held a town hall meeting at the Kroger in Bristol, VA. Kroger employees were given an opportunity to ask questions about the healthcare plan. He talked mostly about healthcare but he also talked some about the economy. The entire visit was shown live on both WCYB and WJHL.