Wildfire concerns rise as drought continues in Northeast Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Although some rain has fallen, the Tri-Cities region is still not in the clear when it comes to an ongoing drought. Thursday morning's drought monitor report showed parts of the Tri-Cities are now being categorized as 'severe.' Jimmy Erwin, the Unicoi County Emergency Manager, said there is concern that the [...]