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Retiring On Social Security Alone Is Actually Possible In This Affordable Virginia City

Nobody told you that retirement could look like this, and honestly, that’s a problem worth fixing right now. Bristol, Virginia is a city in the southwestern corner of the state that has been doing something quietly remarkable for years, offering a genuinely good quality of life at a cost that most Americans have stopped believing is possible.

Bristol, VA · 23d
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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 · 13d
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This Tennessee Grocery Warehouse Sells Bulk Food At Prices That Make Shoppers Look Twice

Tide laundry detergent sold in a five-gallon bucket. That alone tells you this store plays by different rules. The shelves here are really pallets. They hold closeouts, overstocks, and factory seconds that change all the time. One trip might bring premium ice cream. The next might bring a case of...

Newport, TN · 26d
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Elizabethton Star

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Pretty in pink! Check out AMJ Boutique & Co.

By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Downtown Elizabethton is now pretty in pink thanks to AMJ Boutique & Co. The boutique, which has a dazzling pink interior and exterior, offers a […]

Elizabethton, TN · 16d

Cardinal News

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Washington County takes on new zoning restrictions for battery energy storage projects

The systems have been increasingly used by power companies and data centers to act as a buffer for spikes and drops in voltage. The post Washington County takes on new zoning restrictions for battery energy storage projects appeared first on Cardinal News .

Washington County, VA · 16d

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Water main break affecting homes, businesses near Bristol Highway in Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A 12-inch main waterline break is affecting homes and businesses near Bristol Highway on Monday morning, according to the City of Johnson City. A social media post by the city said the break occurred on Creekmore Drive and that the road is closed between East Oakland Avenue and Bristol Highway. […]

Johnson City, TN · 16d

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Greeneville Energy Authority Approves Bid For Broadband Expansion

The Greeneville Energy Authority Board approved two bids from CK Contractors to complete its fiberoptic broadband internet network in Greene County. The project will include grant funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The project was split into two separate bids, one involving the grant funding and...

Greeneville, TN · 15d

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Tennessee junior firefighter uses FFA project to improve fire safety on farms

Tennessee FFA member Dakine Thompson combines firefighting and agriculture to help farmers identify fire hazards and improve emergency preparedness. The post Tennessee junior firefighter uses FFA project to improve fire safety on farms appeared first on AGDAILY .

Chuckey, TN · 16d

WJHL

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Sullivan County Fair workers say they have yet to receive payments two months later

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In August, the Sullivan County Fair hosted its inaugural fair. The fair hosted the community with help from several vendors, volunteers and performers. After the fair, however, the workers claimed they were not paid. Two months later, many of the workers claim they still have not received full payment. Marques […]

Sullivan County, TN · 20d

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Questions Surround Federal Quartz Announcement as Mitchell County Balances Economy, Storm Recovery, and Watershed Protections

Spruce Pine -- October 22. 2026: A high-profile federal announcement pledging a massive expansion of Western North Carolina's quartz manufacturing sector has landed with a mix of cautious optimism and sharp scrutiny in Mitchell County, where local officials and residents are balancing post-storm recovery against long-standing environmental concerns. Spruce Pine...

Mitchell County, NC · 20d

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Some workers, vendors and performers at Sullivan County Fair still awaiting payment

Several workers, vendors, and musical performers from the inaugural Sullivan County Fair say they still have not been paid, two months after the event wrapped up. Organizers blame significantly lower-than-projected attendance for the funding shortfall, leaving many who fulfilled their contracts empty-handed. Fair organizer Ralph Strahorn emphasizes that the event was put on by Sullivan County Tennessee Fair Inc., a private nonprofit completely independent of the county government, meaning no tax dollars are available to cover the gap. Strahorn says legitimate payment obligations are being processed. In the meantime, options presented to affected partners include accepting a long-term monthly payment plan or waiting for future fundraising efforts. However, facing a prolonged lack of communication, some workers say they are now exploring legal options to secure their missing pay.

Sullivan County, TN · 19d

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Mitchell County leaders await word on potential Sibelco plant

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (WLOS) — Mitchell County leaders are hopeful a new quartz and silicon processing plant announced by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick could be coming to the region, though the company has not confirmed the project or its location. Lutnick announced that Sibelco, known for producing some...

Mitchell County, NC · 21d

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Questions grow as energy company merger could close power plant near St. Paul VA

Questions are growing over the future of a major Southwest Virginia employer. U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith is urging Governor Abigail Spanberger to protect the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center near St. Paul. Local leaders fear the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion and NextEra Energy could lead to the facility’s closing. The St. Paul power plant currently employs nearly 160 people and generates more than $8 million in annual tax revenue for the region. The SCC staff recently recommended rejecting the massive utility merger, while state commissioners are not expected to make a final decision until next year.

St Paul, VA · 21d

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Manufacturing in Motion Roadshow with Bell Textron

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry continued its Manufacturing in Motion statewide roadshow Tuesday with a tour of Bell Textron in Piney Flats, highlighting the advanced capabilities and skilled workforce supporting Tennessee’s manufacturing and aerospace industries. The visit gave business and industry leaders an inside look at Bell’s...

Tennessee · 22d

WJHL

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Live burn training happening at Tri-Cities Airport on Thursday, Friday

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Officials with the Tri-Cities Airport said its annual Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training will take place on Thursday and Friday. According to an announcement by the airport, the ARFF live burn training helps airport firefighters maintain the skills needed to address any aircraft emergencies that may come their way. The […]

Blountville, TN · 22d

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Grace Meadows Farm Creamery comes to Johnson City

Earlier this month, Grace Meadows Farm Creamery hosted its grand opening for its newest location in Johnson City. The grand opening took place on Oct. 7, when they hosted a giveaway with an opportunity to win free ice cream for a year, in addition to giving out free ice cream scoops for the first 30 minutes during the event.

Johnson City, TN · 23d

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Local honey wins at state competition

Winners from left: Chris Slay, Johnson County High School FFA representatives Brian Arnold and Chloe Johnson and Janice Friend. — Participation in the honey show is open to all members of the TBA. Angela Rothermel was there representing MCBA. The competition was strong among participants showing their dedication to the art, science and craft of being a beekeeper. The honey being judged was the product of many hives of bees flying thousands of collective miles to collect the nectar that is converted into the golden liquid.Beekeepers from MCBA and TBA celebrate this wonder of nature at the annual contest and the meticulous work it takes from the both the bees and the beekeepers who tend the hives all year.

Johnson County, TN · 24d

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Greene County Native Shane Hickman Joins Skynight As FBO Operations Director

In business news, Niswonger Foundation President and CEO Scott Niswonger announced today Shane Hickman has joined Skyknight as the Director of its expanding FBO Operations. A news release to Radio Greeneville News indicates Hickman’s return brings over thirty years of aviation, military, and business leadership experience to the community where he began his career.

Greeneville, TN · 25d

WJHL

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BWXT provides updates on new expansion construction

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – BWX Technologies in Jonesborough has begun construction on its 325,000-square-foot facility meant to process high-purity depleted uranium. In September, the Washington County Planning Commission approved the company’s site plans, allowing them to formally begin the three-phase construction process. The first phase consisted of the site’s pilot plant, which has been ongoing […]

Jonesborough, TN · 26d

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Oakcrest Lumber & Flooring Under New Ownership

Oakcrest Lumber & Flooring, LLC announced the acquisition, effective October 1, 2026, of the flooring manufacturing facilities and related lumber operations of Oakcrest Lumber, Inc. in Buena Vista, Georgia, and Newport, Tennessee. Oakcrest Lumber & Flooring is a newly formed company under common ownership with T&F Lumber Company of Monticello, Georgia.

Newport, TN · 26d