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Downtown Johnson City shop owner wins first place in National Main Street America Pitch Competition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The co-founder of The Generalist in downtown Johnson City won first place and $10,000 in a national contest that teaches small business owners how to find and use funding. Lora Eshbach pitched live to a national panel of judges on Nov. 4 after passing through a 12-week competition that started […]

Johnson City, TN · 3d

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Sullivan County among localities pushing kratom compliance

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Kratom products may be found in several forms, from powders and capsules to liquid extracts and gummies. But what some consumers may view as a natural supplement has raised concerns among health experts and law enforcement officials. According to Caleb Alexander, a professor of...

Sullivan County, TN · 18h
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Elizabethton Star

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A day of honor, a lasting tribute to Deacon Bowers

By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent Honoring those who served and remembering a man who worked hard to preserve their legacy brought the community together Wednesday morning in downtown Elizabethton. The […]

Elizabethton, TN · 1d

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Greeneville's Cumberland Presbyterian Church keeps Civil War history alive

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — If you drive through downtown Greeneville, you might never notice it. Even walking by, it's easy to miss. But just above the front door of one local church sits a cannonball — a small reminder of the community's history during the Civil War. The...

Greeneville, TN · 1d
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Bristol ARPA Task Force votes to disband after overseeing nearly $28 million

Bristol’s American Rescue Plan Task Force voted Monday to disband after overseeing nearly $28 million in federal pandemic relief funding. The task force held its final meeting Nov. 9 at City Hall, reviewing the status of projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and the city’s remaining federal reporting requirements.

Bristol, TN · 3d

Ashe Post & Times

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High Country Council of Governments presents awards at 51st annual banquet

BOONE — On Oct. 16, High Country Council of Governments held its annual awards ceremony at the Grandview Ballroom on Appalachian State University’s campus to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions by elected officials, local government employees, and advisory committee members. The High Country Council of Governments (HCCOG) is a regional organization dedicated to serving and supporting local governments in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties. Award winners were nominated by elected and appointed officials from the seven-county region. Mayor of Jefferson Peter Eller was selected as the 2026 Outstanding Local Elected Official in the High Country region. This award honors outstanding service and leadership to the community. This award is voted on by managers, administrators, staff, and local elected officials in the region. Few people know the Town of Jefferson as well as Peter Eller, and few have given more of themselves to it. A lifelong Jefferson resident, his service to the town began before he was old enough to vote: his very first summer job, taken in high school just after he earned his driver's license, was working for the Town of Jefferson. Decades later, he returned to lead it. Mayor Eller spent 35 years with

Jefferson, NC · 1d

The Tomahawk

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AI/data center public hearing on Dec. 1 town agenda

A rendering from BlueSky AI on what the concept for a pre-manufactured AD factory in at 1455 S. Shady St. would have looked like. The proposed AI/data center project on S. Shady Street is coming back, by way of a public hearing, on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Per a notice on...

Mountain City, TN · 1d

WJHL

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Washington Co., Va. approves data center ordinance

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Tuesday night, the Washington County, Virginia Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that adds restrictions for data centers. The county previously had no zoning language that referenced data centers. “I would say we need this very much,” Stephen Richardson, Washington County’s zoning official, told the board during […]

Washington County, VA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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MCHP Spruce Pine Health Center Grand Opening

Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) celebrated the grand opening of its new Spruce Pine Health Center on Friday, November 6, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s longstanding commitment to accessible, comprehensive healthcare for rural communities in Western North Carolina. Located at 13394 S. Highway 226 in Spruce Pine,...

Spruce Pine, NC · 3d

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Greene County Awarded 2026 Home Grant

Greene County has been awarded a 2026 Home Grant. A notice from the office of the County Mayor today indicates the program will provide financial and technical assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of eligible, substandard, owner-occupied housing units throughout our community. Rehabilitation work will address deficiencies in eligible homes and help ensure they are safe, sound, and sanitary.

Greene County, TN · 2d

The Rogersville Review

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Rogersville passes ordinance tightly regulating data centers

A contentious issue involving regulation of datacenters in Rogersville was resolved at the Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting with no consensus, but also without further controversy. In October, the Rogersville Planning Commission and legal advisors drew up a draft ordinance that, while not outright banning what it described as “high-density data centers” within the town limits, places so many regulations and restrictions on them that it would be very difficult to locate one in the town. Mayor John Metz openly supported the ordinance, feeling that it would protect the town from any such establishments and their potential side effects, such as high use of town electric and water resources, and noise pollution. However, since it is not a blanket ban, it will be very difficult for a data center or crypto mining business, either of which would fall in the scope of the ordinance, from mounting a legal challenge. There are many more avenues to challenge a complete ban than tight regulation. Metz also stated last month that at under the existing zoning regulations, Rogersville had no way to keep these businesses out. The ordinance passed its first reading last month by a 4-2 vote. Alderman Todd Biggs still expressed concern

Rogersville, TN · 2d

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Mosheim Planners Table Data Center Action – At Least For Now

Despite an opinion from the city planner that delaying action could leave the town vulnerable, the Mosheim Planning Commission voted Thursday night to table a proposed data center zoning ordinance so officials can consult with the town attorney about enacting a temporary moratorium. The decision came after more than 30...

Mosheim, TN · 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 · 3d

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Voting opens Friday for Kingsport’s Gingerbread House Contest

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Voting for the City of Kingsport’s Gingerbread House Contest opens Friday and runs through Nov. 29. “The Gingerbread House contest was a tradition for many years in Kingsport, and we’re thrilled to bring it back to the community to enjoy this Christmas season,” Communications Specialist Sara Nowell said. “It’s the perfect […]

Kingsport, TN · 1d

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Greeneville's Cumberland Presbyterian Church keeps Civil War history alive

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — If you drive through downtown Greeneville, you might never notice it. Even walking by, it's easy to miss. But just above the front door of one local church sits a cannonball — a small reminder of the community's history during the Civil War. The...

Greeneville, TN · 1d

WATE

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Students’ artwork clears roads: TDOT unveils painted snowplows for Hamblen County

Students at John Hay Elementary School and Morristown East High School painted designs on snowplow blades for TDOT's annual program to promote roadway safety and community pride.

Hamblen County, TN · 1d

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New Kingsport Bridge will connect Brickyard Park to downtown

The City of Kingsport is getting a major boost to help connect Brickyard Park to downtown. Federal officials have awarded the city 5.6 million dollars to build a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the CSX railroad tracks. The bridge will link Brickyard Park directly to Centennial Park downtown. Local transportation officials say the project will give walkers and cyclists a much safer way to cross the tracks, while hopefully bringing more foot traffic to downtown shops and restaurants. As part of the deal with CSX, the existing street-level vehicle crossing will be permanently closed once the bridge is built. Kingsport will pitch in 1.4 million dollars to match the federal grant, adding to 2.6 million already secured from the state. Design work is finished, and construction is expected to kick off in 2027.

Kingsport, TN · 4d

WJHL

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Johnson County students make use of new meat processing center

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson County students are taking advantage of a new meat processing center to learn a useful trade. High school students are able to enroll in a year-long course at the meat processing center, which recently opened. The facility allows students to learn how to process different meats. It also allows […]

Johnson County, TN · 4d

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Mamma T’s Open For Business Inside Greene County Administration Center

Greeneville’s most recent restaurant to open for business did so this morning, all be it in a unique location. Mamma T’s Cafe is in the former Takoma Hospital at the Greene County Administration Center. Ron Metcalfe “volunteered” to cover opening day during breakfast this morning and shared these...

Greeneville, TN · 4d