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Local lawmakers call for end of Certificate of Need process
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Three Northeast Tennessee lawmakers publicly called for the end of the state’s certificate of need certificate of need law, after passing reforms this legislative session. State Representatives David Hawk (R-Greeneville), Timothy Hill (R-Bloutnville) and Bud Hulsey (R-Kingsport) answered healthcare policy questions as part of an Americans for Prosperity-hosted panel Saturday. The […]
Westside Inn eviction worsens Kingsport's homeless crisis due to scarce affordable housing
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Many people used to call Westside Inn home, but that's no longer the case. Residents received a letter advising them to vacate their rooms. Many who lived there have no backup plan. Yes we want to clean up things, we want things to look good,...
Bass ready to build UVA Wise football program
WISE, Va. (WJHL) – The Highland Cavaliers’ spring slate came to a conclusion on Saturday afternoon with the annual Red & Gray Spring Game. It was the fans’ first chance to see new head coach Gary Bass and his squad in action. Bass came to UVA Wise in the offseason after seven successful years at […]
Veteran killed in Korean War returns to Pennington Gap
PENNINGTON GAP, Va. (WCYB) — An American hero killed in the Korean War returned to Pennington Gap on Friday. Nineteen-year-old Private First Class Harold Wilder was reported missing on July 11, 1950, when his unit engaged North Korean forces. His remains were identified last year. Wilder will receive a...
UVA-Wise to host regional economic forum
WISE, Va. (WJHL) – The 9th annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum is next month at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. During the one-day forum, there will be insight into the overall economy in our region along with keynote speakers and panels. If you would like to be a part of the economic forum, […]
SWVA woman sentenced to 10 years on meth charges
JONESVILLE, Va. (WYMT) - A Pennington Gap, Virginia woman was sentenced to 10 years in the Virginia penitentiary by the Lee County Circuit Court on April 23. According to the office of Lee County Commonwealth’s Attorney H. Fuller Cridlin, Melinda Davis was sentenced after she was convicted on methamphetamine distribution charges.
Andrew Johnson Elementary holds TCAP retention meeting for 3rd, 4th-grade parents
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Andrew Johnson Elementary School held a TCAP retention meeting for parents of 3rd and 4th-grade students on Thursday in the school’s auditorium. Tennessee enacted the Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act during the 2022-2023 school year. This act states that third-grade students must score “proficient” on the reading portion of […]
Boil water notice issued for Coeburn Waterworks customers
COEBURN, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Coeburn has issued a boil water notice for Coeburn Waterworks customers. According to the town, the notice was issued due to potential water service disruptions or low pressure in the system due to maintenance. “The affected area is from Central Avenue at the car wash to Pine Camp […]
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