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Berries at Scott's Farms ripening in time for annual festival
“What we strive for is a better strawberry. The riper they are, the better they are,” said Steve Scott, owner of Scott’s Farms in Unicoi. Scott said that the strawberry crop this year looks good and fresh berries are now available at area stands and at the Scott’s Farm Market in Limestone Cove.
Robert Sorrell to hold book signing May 17 in Erwin Record office
Robert Sorrell, a former writer for The Erwin Record and author of “Secret Appalachian Highlands: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” will hold a book signing in the offices of The Erwin Record on Friday, May 17. The signing will be held from 3 to 4...
Johnson City pulls cryptocurrency mine proposal from planning agenda
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Johnson City's planning commission was set to host a public hearing Tuesday night on a proposal that would allow cryptocurrency mines in some parts of the city, but that hearing was pulled from the agenda late Monday afternoon. The proposal would allow data centers,...
WJHL Rewind: Cable Country – Glassblowers create intricate designs
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (WJHL) – Former News Channel 11 anchor Tim Cable oversaw one of the region’s most popular series: Cable Country. In October 1992, Cable met a couple who shared a craft: glassblowing. Rick and Val Beck gave a demonstration by melting, shaping, heating and molding glass into stunning creations.
Living Well: Transitioning to Adult Primary Care
(WJHL) Dr. Sarah Smiddy-Youssef, a pediatrician with Holston Medical Group gives us some tips on how to ease the transition from pediatrics to adult primary care. For more information please visit the Health Matters Blog at www.HolstonMedicalGroup.com.
Two people arrested in Unicoi after deputies find over a kilogram of methamphetamine
UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Drug Interdiction Deputies arrested two individuals on Thursday after discovering over one kilogram of methamphetamine, according to a release from Chief Deputy Frank Rogers. After making a traffic violation stop on Interstate 26 in the Temple Hill area, deputies reportedly discovered the following upon searching the vehicle. […]
Strawberry Festival back for 21st year in Unicoi this weekend
UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) – This weekend is packed full of activities, but if you’re in the mood for some fresh strawberries, the Town of Unicoi is the place to be. On Saturday, the grounds of Unicoi Elementary School will be filled with vendors for the 21st annual Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival. Laura Rogers joined Good […]
Strong storms moving through Asheville area, WNC May 8: Power outages, flooding possible
This afternoon, Western North Carolina was beginning to see the effects of wild weather slated to last for seven days. A severe thunderstorm warning ended at 2 p.m., leaving over 2,000 Duke Energy customers in Buncombe County without power in the aftermath of the storm. The May 8 severe...
Multiple arrests made by Carter County Sheriff’s Office
The following arrests have been reported by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office: On May 9, Deputy Jerry Dykes, assisted by Lt. Justin Burchfield, responded to Crook Street for a domestic assault call. Daniel Scott Dickerson was later located and arrested. He faces charges of aggravated assault. Also on May 9, Lt. Justin Burchfield responded to […] The post Multiple arrests made by Carter County Sheriff’s Office appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Hampton man held on murder charge after missing man’s remains believed unearthed in freezer
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent A 46-year-old Hampton man is being held on $5 million bond after the remains of what are believed to be those of a missing Roan Mountain man were found buried in a freezer, Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley said during a press conference on Thursday. Joey Lee Guinn, 125 Mike […] The post Hampton man held on murder charge after missing man’s remains believed unearthed in freezer appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Ramp Festival enjoys large turnout, sunny weather
Traffic backed up quickly on the Old Asheville Highway Saturday at the entrance to the designated parking area at the Flag Pond Community Center as a line of cars bringing attendees to the 38th annual Flag Pond Ramp Festival sought entry to the festival grounds. Once parking was accomplished, attendees...
Hampton man charged with murder after missing man's remains found in buried freezer
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Hampton man has been charged with murder after remains believed to be of a missing man were found inside a buried freezer on Wednesday, according to the Carter County Sheriff's Office. Joey Guinn, 46, was charged with first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse,...
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