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Local farmer says higher diesel prices are affecting the agriculture industry
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FACE Amusement Group wins 2025 IAAPA Brass Ring Award
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — FACE Amusement Group, a leading operator of family entertainment centers and attractions across the United States, has received the prestigious IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Award for Best Talent Acquisition Program, recognizing the company’s innovative and successful approach to recruiting, developing and retaining top talent across its growing portfolio of entertainment destinations.
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Johnson City businesses ready for fall
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Fall may have just officially arrived, but local businesses prepare months before the calendar changes. From deciding what to stock to predicting the latest trend, businesses across Johnson City are making the seasonal shift. At Some Apparel, owner Kevin Sommers said this is the first year he has been able […]
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TDEC fines Eastman $51K after air permit violations
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Eastman Chemical Company was ordered to pay $51,000 after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) reported the company violated its air pollution permits at its Kingsport plant. TDEC issued an assessment of civil penalty ordering Eastman to pay the fine on July 24. The public document lists multiple violations […]
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GEA Board Adopts Special Increased Power Rates For Data Centers Through TVA Contract
The Greeneville Energy Authority Board unanimously approved a resolution adopting new TVA wholesale power rates for data centers as an amendment to GEA’s wholesale power contract with TVA on Tuesday morning. The move creates a distinct rate category for data centers separate from other large manufacturing customers. The rate...
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ETSU’s Brewing and Distillation Studies program taps into growing industry
The Brewing and Distillation Studies program was launched at ETSU only a few years ago in the fall of 2021. Since then, the program has continued to grow, reflecting the Appalachian region’s own growth within the industry. “We noticed a few years ago that the brewing and distillation industry...
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‘Vote Mob’ at the Bristol Farmers Market
A “Vote Mob,” sponsored by the city’s Diversity Council and musical entertainment by flutist, Tracy Norman, are featured today, Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Bristol Farmers Market, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. off South Street. The “Vote Mob,” fashioned on previous Diversity Council “cash mobs,” is...
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Eclipse Bank taps Lumin Digital to modernise online and mobile banking
Kentucky-based community bank Eclipse Bank has adopted Lumin Digital's cloud-native platform to modernise its banking services. The digital banking tech provider's platform will enable Eclipse Bank to provide retail and commercial customers with consistent, personalised services across mobile and online banking channels. In doing so, Eclipse Bank hopes to "increase...
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AJ Allmendinger to drive special-edition Suburban Propane Chevy at Bristol
Suburban Propane, a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable energy alternatives and related products and services, will serve as the primary sponsor of AJ Allmendinger’s No. 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Sept. 19 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kaulig Racing announced. Suburban Propane is...
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Ballad Health's $65M lawsuit against United Health dismissed; moves to arbitration
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Ballad Health's $65 million lawsuit against United Health is moving out of federal court. A federal judge in Greeneville dismissed the suit, but ruled the case needs to go to arbitration. Ballad filed the suit in 2025, accusing United of improperly denying and delaying Medicare...
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93-year-old veteran, hospice patient fulfills dream of going stunt flying
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A 93-year-old Army veteran and hospice patient is proving you are never too old to take to the skies. On Thursday morning, Thomas Judge fulfilled a lifelong dream by participating in a stunt flight. Judge’s flight was made possible through Caris Healthcare and its signature...
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White Pine Fallen First Responder Family Receives Mortgage-Free Home
WHITE PINE, TN - To mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid, in full, the mortgage for the family of fallen Jefferson County EMS Captain Jeremy Sutton. On August 31, 2024, Paramedic Captain Jeremy Sutton was a passenger in an ambulance...
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Walnut Ridge Llama Farm Opens This Week
What happens when you combine beautiful East Tennessee mountains, 26 peaceful acres, a herd of curious llamas, and a family that has spent decades loving these remarkable animals? You get Walnut Ridge Llama Farm—“The Llama Farm” to locals—and you’re invited to come see what makes it so special.
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Heritage Community Bank Of Greeneville, UBancshares To Merge
UBancshares, Inc., the parent company of UBank, and Heritage Community Bank of Greeneville jointly announced Monday the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which the two banks will merge in a stock and cash transaction. The combined company will operate under the name of UBank with legacy Heritage Community...