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Mayor Grandy expresses concern over Corby Bridge reconstruction

CHUCKEY, Tenn. (WJHL) – During Monday night’s Washington County Commission meeting, Mayor Joe Grandy expressed concern about the timeline for reconstructing the Corby Bridge. The Corby Bridge was destroyed during Hurricane Helene. Grandy said there is dissatisfaction over how long it is taking to replace the bridge, even with state and federal groups putting in […]

Washington County, TN · 10d

WJHL

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Holston Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on first neighborhood

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – For Holston Habitat for Humanity, the first neighborhood was a four-year dream project. Over the next two and a half years, the neighborhood development on Moreland Drive in Johnson City will become Morrison Meadows. It will serve 12 families, with four single-family homes, four duplexes and a park. “They just […]

Johnson City, TN · 8d

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Gravity sewer replacement to temporarily close Cedar Point

Gravity sewer replacement to temporarily close Cedar Point. A contractor working with Johnson City Water and Sewer Services will close Cedar Point Road from 324 Cedar Point to Flourville Road on Monday, Nov. 9, at 8:15 a.m. to begin a gravity sewer replacement project. As construction progresses west toward Flourville Road, crews will advance the work zone, reopening previously completed sections to traffic. This project is expected to take until spring 2027 to finish.

Johnson City, TN · 8d

WJHL

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Governor, local officials cut ribbon on First Frontier Trail

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Washington County, Johnson City, and Jonesborough leaders, alongside Gov. Bill Lee, cut the ribbon on a finished stretch of the First Frontier Trail Thursday afternoon. The finished portion stretches on West Walnut Street between Green Pond Road and Sunny Slopes Drive. The trail provides a safe walking and biking path connecting […]

Jonesborough, TN · 8d

WJHL

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Holston Heritage Museum to honor local veterans with ceremony

BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Friends of Holston Heritage Museum are preparing a special ceremony to honor local veterans ahead of Veterans Day. As part of the ceremony, 14 veterans will receive handmade lap quilts as a way to recognize and thank them for their service. They also plan to host monthly activities, including […]

Sullivan County, TN · 8d

Cardinal News

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Plans to open an Islamic center in Norton have caused an uproar; nothing has been approved by city officials

The Islamic Leadership Institute of America is holding an open house Tuesday to discuss the project. The post Plans to open an Islamic center in Norton have caused an uproar; nothing has been approved by city officials appeared first on Cardinal News .

Norton, VA · 11d

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From Engineering to Public Service: Daniel Cutshall’s New Role in Washington County

Milligan professor Daniel Cutshall combines problem-solving in the classroom with public service as a Washington County commissioner. Many know Daniel Cutshall as an engineering professor, but he’s much more than that. Last year, he surprised his students by returning from his sabbatical to the soccer field for a Milligan alumni game. Along with his long-standing passion for soccer, Cutshall has an interest in politics, and his newest role has given him a perspective beyond the Milligan campus.

Washington County, TN · 9d

WJHL

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Which Northeast Tennessee counties are using school vouchers the most?

Tennessee · 8d

WJHL

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Save College Sports Act could impact ETSU in several ways

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Sweeping change in college sports is looming as the Save College Sports Act moves its way through Congress with bipartisan support. East Tennessee State University’s athletic director, Richard Sander, told News Channel 11 that the bill could benefit the Buccaneers in several ways, but he disagrees with certain parts of […]

Johnson City, TN · 9d

WJHL

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Halloween festivities coming to Jonesborough this week

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Jonesborough will celebrate Halloween with pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and activities for the whole family during two events this week. The Great Jonesborough Pumpkin Party is Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the west side of Courthouse Square. The event features a Jack-O-Lantern Drive-Thru, allowing community members to […]

Jonesborough, TN · 11d

WJHL

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Fall litter cleanup happening in Jonesborough on Nov. 14

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Keep Jonesborough Beautiful will host a fall litter cleanup in mid-November, where volunteers can help beautify the town, focusing on electronic waste so it can be recycled properly. The No-Trash Clean-Up event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, with coffee and lunch provided to participants. Volunteers are asked to […]

Jonesborough, TN · 11d

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Ribbon cutting scheduled in JC celebrating First Frontier Trail opening

Expect brief afternoon delays on West Walnut Street in Johnson City this Thursday. A section of the road between Green Pond Road and Sunny Slopes Drive will close to all traffic from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.. The brief closure is for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the First Frontier Trail. This new path serves as a vital pedestrian and bicycle link. It represents a massive step toward a future twenty-five-mile interconnected system linking Johnson City to the Tweetsie Trail and Downtown Jonesborough. If you are heading that way on Thursday, local traffic will be detoured onto Matson Road and Sunny Slopes Drive. Emergency vehicles will still be allowed through.

Johnson City, TN · 11d

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Secretary Of State Visits Greene County As Early Voting Winds Down

With early voting winding down, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett continued his blitz across the state visiting local election commission offices on Tuesday, including in Greene County. Tuesday Early Voting. 788 voted early Tuesday to bring the local Early Vote total to 8,159 with two days remaining to vote...

Greene County, TN · 10d

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Greene County To Study Health Plan Adjustments After 20-Years Without Employee Insurance Premium Increase

The Greene County Insurance Committee convened Wednesday morning at the County Administration Center to discuss county employee health insurance. Employee-paid health insurance premiums have not increased for the county employees in twenty years. During the session, Chris Poynter, Senior Managing Partner with The Baldwin Group, presented a comprehensive Greene County...

Greene County, TN · 10d

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Early voting concludes, 2026 sees high voter turnout in Washington Co

Washington County, TN · 8d

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Historic church, cemeteries among East Tennessee sites receiving new recognition

TAZEWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — Several East Tennessee landmarks have been added to various historical registers, according to information released by the Tennessee Historical Commission (THC). The Methodist Episcopal Church South at Tazewell in Claiborne County was added to the National Register of Historic Places in July 2026 due to...

Tennessee · 17d

The Daily Yonder

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Cumberland Forest Project Does Global Conservation in Rural Appalachia

A large tract of land in southeastern Kentucky has long been important to local residents. “People know the land is not theirs but have a unique attachment to it,” said John Grace, Bell County resident and tourism director. “It’s been a place people here have enjoyed for generations. They shot their first deer up there, caught their first fish out of one of the ponds or the streams. I used to grouse hunt there back in the day with my grandfather.”

Bell County, KY · 10d

WJHL

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Tennessee GOP leaders meet with community members in Jonesborough

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Republican leaders began their “American Dream Lives in Tennessee Tour” in Jonesborough on Monday. The event featured Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton and several state and local Republican leaders. Lawmakers met with community members, heard their concerns and took their questions. Speaker Sexton told News Channel 11 that […]

Jonesborough, TN · 12d

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Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett discusses early voting in Kingsport

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - With just a week until Election Day, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited several polling locations in Northeast Tennessee to encourage turnout. News Channel 11 spoke with Hargett about why he chose to make stops in Northeast Tennessee on Tuesday, including at the Kingsport...

Kingsport, TN · 10d