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Cold weather brings snow flurries, firewood rush to western North Carolina

MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An early taste of winter brought snow flurries and falling temperatures to the mountains, closing Madison County Schools for the day and giving local businesses a preview of the season ahead. Near the North Carolina–Tennessee line, snow dusted the treetops as flurries moved through....

Madison County, NC · 6h
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Kingsport’s Best: Russ & Joyce Brogden

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be recognizing the 2026 recipients of the Kingsport Community Fund’s “Kingsport’s Best”, celebrating those whose service, generosity, and commitment make Kingsport a better place to live. While you’re thinking about it, mark your calendar for the next round: August...

Kingsport, TN · 1d
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Madison County Veterans Park officially opens with ribbon-cutting on Veterans Day

MARSHALL, N.C. (WLOS) — County government officials held a ribbon-cutting and Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 for the Madison County Veterans Park. The VFW Post 5483, American Legion Post 317 and elected officials across the county participated in Wednesday’s ceremony, which included bell tolling, “Taps,” wreath laying and a service medley.

Madison County, NC · 1d
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Preliminary Approval Granted For Building Addition/Other Site Improvements At Reformation Lutheran Church

Preliminary approval of a site plan for a building addition and other site improvements at Reformation Lutheran Church on West Main Street was granted by the Planning Commission Tuesday, action which will require City Council approval as well. The church had planned for renovations prior to the pandemic but earlier...

Greeneville, TN · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Closings & delays: Season’s first freeze impacts western NC schools

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Several western North Carolina school districts are expected to announce class changes due to the season’s first freeze. Here are the latest changes as of 10 a.m. on Friday:. School districtClosings/delays. Avery County SchoolsVirtual learning Friday. Madison County SchoolsClosed Friday, optional teacher workday. Yancey...

North Carolina · 17h

WJHL

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Several local athletes sign D1 NLIs on National Signing Day

(WJHL) — It was National Signing Day for athletes across the region, and several put pen to paper to sign with D1 programs. Dobyns-Bennett High School Tennessee High School Abingdon High School David Crockett High School

Johnson City, TN · 2d

Yahoo!

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Morristown Hamblen Humane Society asking for donations following influx of cruelty cases

Since last Friday, the Morristown Hamblen County Humane Society has received two dozen dogs and cats, all tied to three animal cruelty cases, Executive Director Carlee Stevenson said. The influx of animals, along with a flood in the facility over the weekend, is leading the shelter to ask for help...

Morristown, TN · 2d

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Church of the Week: Browns Chapel Church

Nestled on the back roads of northeastern Cocke County since the late 1800s and in view of Meadow Creek Mountain, Browns Chapel Church has served the citizens there for well over a century. More than 100 years ago, Preacher William Kent organized a body of disciples a few miles from the present church and called it Solitude. In the late 1920s, William and Stella Brown donated a portion of the present grounds for constructing a new building originally called Pleasant Hill Church. Church services began in the new building on Sept. 13, 1925. After a few years, the name was changed to Browns Chapel Church in tribute to the Brown family’s contributions.

Cocke County, TN · 2d

WJHL

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Following back-to-back losses, the Bucs say there are still things to play for this season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The ETSU Buccaneer football team will be back on the field Saturday for possibly its 2nd to last game of the season, when they travel to Spartanburg, South Carolina, to face the Wofford Terriers. After one time sitting atop the SoCon standings and being ranked in the FCS Top 20, […]

Johnson City, TN · 1d

WJHL

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Second Harvest kicks off ‘Project Thanksgiving’ food box packing, volunteers still needed

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee is calling on volunteers to help finish filling 9,000 food boxes as regional needs increase. The food boxes are part of Second Harvest’s 18th “Project Thanksgiving.” “We know so many families are in need of a Thanksgiving meal,” Rhonda Chafin, CEO of Second Harvest […]

Kingsport, TN · 2d

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Wildcats fall to Indians by one in Class 6A playoff heartbreaker

For the Oak Ridge Wildcats, another promising playoff run ended in heartbreak. After building a commanding 20-0 halftime lead, Oak Ridge watched Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett storm back for a stunning 21-20 victory Friday night, Nov. 6, in the opening round of the TSSAA Division I-Class 6A playoffs. The Wildcats appeared poised...

Oak Ridge, TN · 3d

The Rogersville Review

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Junior Wolves best Hawkins County Swim

BLOUNTVILLE — The combined Junior Wolves squad from Sullivan Central and Sullivan Heights defeated Hawkins County Swim in a middle school swim meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Sullivan Central. The Junior Wolves defeated the HCS girls 105-60 and the HCS boys 81-52. Parker Vaughn won the 50-yard freestyle event for HCS with a time of 38.69. Vaughn also swam the anchor leg on HCS’ winning 200-yard freestyle relay, which also included Olivia Sacharnoski, Ilana McAmis and Jemma Allen. Savannah Davis and Channing Christian swept the girls and boys 50-yard backstroke events. Davis won the girls race in 49.60. Christian won the boys race in 54.43. HCS’ Joe Newman, Axel McPeek, Nash Ingram and Emmett Harris also teamed up to win the boys 100-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:09.26. Here’s how all of the Hawkins County swimmers fared in their respective events: GIRLS 100 Medley Relay: 2. HCS A (Olivia Sacharnoski, Jemma Allen, Ilana McAmis, Parker Vaughn), 1:18.31; 5. HCS B (Hana Elkammash, Kyra Thompson, Jasmen Aglan, Piper Blevins), 2:18.67. 100 Free: 2. Ilana McAmis, HCS (1:22.69); 3. Parker Vaughn, HCS (1:26.78); 4. Savannah Davis, HCS (1:27.86); 6. Mattie McInturff, HCS (1:45.08). 100 IM: 2. Olivia Sacharnoski, HCS

Hawkins County, TN · 13h

The Rogersville Review

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Middle school roundup: RCS wins battle of Warriors

ROGERSVILLE — The Rogersville City School Warriors traveled across town on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to visit the Rogersville Middle School Warriors and came away with a convincing 40-23 varsity boys win. RCS jumped out in front 10-0 to start the game, and RMS never threatened. RCS led 22-8 at halftime. RMS did score 15 points in the second half, showing a lot of effort. RCS opens conference play on Thursday, Nov. 12 when it hosts White Pine. The JV boys game tips off at 5 p.m. followed by varsity girls and varsity boys. RCS hosts Bulls Gap on Monday, Nov. 16, travels to Parrottsville on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and hosts South Greene on Thursday, Nov. 19. RMS travels to Johnson County on Monday, Nov. 16 and to Jonesborough Middle on Thursday, Nov. 19 before returning home to host Bulls Gap on Friday, Nov. 20. North Greene 34, RCS 28 ROGERSVILLE — Deegan Dean scored 11 points to lead North Greene to a 34-28 win over Rogersville City in varsity boys action on Monday, Nov. 9. North Greene took a 19-6 halftime lead and held off an RCS rally for the win. Hudson Hayes and Jaden Salinas each had seven points

Rogersville, TN · 1d

The Rogersville Review

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Food City Race Against Hunger Funds distributed

Food City in Rogersville made a distribution of $3,500 as part of their annual distributions of $540,000 targeted to support local hunger relief organizations for the holidays. Of One Accord Ministry, which operates food pantries in Rogersville and Church Hill, received this contribution towards making 1,100 Christmas food boxes for a distribution on Saturday, Dec. 19. Of One Accord Ministry is one of the primary hunger relief organizations in Hawkins County, being recently recognized as Second Harvest’s oldest and largest agency. The ministry, founded in 1988, distributes over one million pounds of food a year. Since 1992, Food City has been teaming up with their valued customers to host its annual Race Against Hunger campaign, which raises a significant amount of money for local hunger relief organizations. Food City leaders have been on the forefront to support hunger efforts though Second Harvest partnerships, but the Race Against Hunger funds go directly to the agencies on the front lines doing the work and at a time of the year, extra funds are most needed. 100% of proceeds from “donate at the register” funding goes directly to these agencies serving their communities. Management leaders of Food City’s network of stores understand millions

Rogersville, TN · 1d

The Newport Plain Talk

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A Sweet Tradition: The Festival of Trees and Chocolate Fantasy set for Nov. 21-22

NEWPORT — A sweet Christmas tradition is returning to Newport on Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22 at West End Baptist Church at 116 West End Street in Newport. The Festival of Trees and Chocolate Fantasy allows guests to support local families through Empower Cocke County while enjoying holiday festivities with friends and family. The event will include delicious chocolates, beautifully decorated Christmas trees and the spirit of giving all at one location. The two-day event invites families and friends throughout East Tennessee to enjoy the festive Christmas displays while tasting delicious chocolates. All proceeds will help Empower Cocke County to make differences in the lives of local families. Event hours: Saturday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Admission is $10 per person.Chocolate Fantasy Boxes are $15 for a small box, $25 for a large box. Organizers emphasize it is more than a Christmas event, but a fundraiser for Empower Cocke County, a local Christian nonprofit that works alongside area churches to bring hope, assistance and positive change to individuals and families throughout the local community. Empower’s outreach includes help for families in crisis, recovery support, disaster relief and programs that are

Newport, TN · 2d

tnhomeandfarm.com

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Blue Ridge China Carries Tennessee Craftsmanship Across the Country

Tucked away in Unicoi County in the northeastern part of the state, Erwin is a scenic mountain town with a rich railroad history, lots of outdoor opportunities and an annual apple festival that draws thousands each fall. Another unique, cultural characteristic of the town is its connection to a specific type of pottery – Blue Ridge China – that’s sought after by historians and art lovers alike.

Erwin, TN · 2d

The Rogersville Review

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Bulls Gap announces upcoming holiday events

BULLS GAP — Hawkins County’s littlest town is always big on special events, especially during the holiday season. That season is fast approaching, and the town already has its schedule of events for later this month and December set. Included in that schedule is something the town hopes will become an annual tradition — a three-day Christmas Tree Jubilee on the first weekend of December. Parade Bulls Gap typically kicks off the county’s slate of Christmas parades, and they are once again doing it under the lights, with the Bulls Gap Christmas Night Parade slated for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Participants for the parade will line up at 4:30 p.m. at Bulls Gap School, 315 Allen Dr. Judging of parade floats will begin at 5:30 p.m. The parade is the start of two weekends of events. Jubilee Last year, the town’s annual Christmas Tree lighting took place with part of the city park under construction, as crews were already working on the “new barn” that had been funded by a state grant. Those who attended didn’t let that get in the way of a fun evening, though. The good news is that the “new barn” opened months ago, and

Bulls Gap, TN · 2d

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ETSU uses strong second half to pick up first win of the regular season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — ETSU men's basketball found the win column for the first time this season by defeating Campbell 68-53. The first half featured slow starts from both squads, as the game was tied at 25 after the first 20 minutes. However, in the second half, the...

Johnson City, TN · 1d

The Rogersville Review

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RCS student recognized for winning contest

The Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting of the Rogersville City Board of Education saw a student recognized for a significant achievement. At the start of the meeting, the board recognized the achievement of RCS fourth-grader Freya Holley, who represented the school as part of Eastman’s National Chemistry Week. Each year, Eastman hosts a competition for a design that will be printed on t-shirts for the event. All of the students submitted design ideas given the theme of “Chemistry under Construction.” Holley’s entry was selected as the winner, and featured on more than 700 t-shirts worn by local fourth-graders on Tuesday, Oct. 27, during Eastman’s event. Toward the end of the meeting, Director of Schools Edwin Jarnagin reported some of what could only be described as both good and bad news. The school’s enrollment has reached 670 students, a number that he said was the highest since he had been there. However, the high attendance has forced the school to “close the doors” on some grades. In between, the board signed off on additional compensation for some staff members. Any active certified staff member hired on or before Dec. 1 will receive an extra $125 a month. Non-certified personnel hired on or

Rogersville, TN · 1d

The Rogersville Review

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Sports briefs: Falcons win Ralph Stout Sportsmanship Award

JOHNSON CITY — Volunteer High School football received the Class 3A-4A Ralph Stout Memorial Sportsmanship Award as voted on by the Region 1 Football Officials Association. The award was presented during the organization’s annual banquet held Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Doubletree Hotel in Johnson City. “This is a great achievement and honor for our coaching staff, players, school and community,” athletic director Kevin Porter said in a social media post announcing the award. “It is especially meaningful on Veterans Day as Coach (Jeremy) Wagner is a veteran of our Armed Forces.” The Ralph Stout Sportsmanship Awards, named for the longtime official, are presented annually by the Region 1 Football Officials Association. Happy Valley received the Class 1A-2A award and West Ridge the 5A-6A award. North Greene received the overall sportsmanship award, presented by the National Football Foundation (Mountain Empire Chapter). Cherokee draws Concord in Classic opener BRISTOL — Cherokee High School will kick off its sixth appearance in The Classic at Tennessee High in the 43rd annual event’s very first game. Cherokee will face Concord Academy in Session 1, Game 1 at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, following the annual draw held Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Toyota of

Johnson City, TN · 1d