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Mother of Ballad Health patient speaks out amid Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Patients covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield are left with questions amid ongoing insurance negotiations with Ballad Health. That includes Kaleigh Hodge, who is concerned about coverage for her son Silas’s medical treatment. Silas was diagnosed with epilepsy back in April and has been receiving the majority of his care […]

Johnson City, 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 · 2d
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Manufacturer to close another East TN plant, affecting dozens of workers

Tsubaki Nakashima has announced plans to close a second plant in East Tennessee. The plant is scheduled to close effective Dec. 17, 2027, affecting a total of 73 workers. The company said production carried out at the three plants it is closing will be transferred primarily to plants in India.

Mountain City, TN · 3d
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This Small-Town Virginia Candy Shop Makes Bright Green Mountain Dew Fudge

Bright green fudge, the familiar shade of a certain highly caffeinated soda, sits in the case at The Southern Churn on State Street in downtown Bristol, Virginia. The Mountain Dew fudge is made on-site, a wink at the region’s role in creating the soft drink. You can’t buy it just anywhere; it’s sold exclusively at […]

Bristol, VA · 3d

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Roadside stand in Bristol offers scratch-made breads and sweets on the go

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A little homemade goodness is bringing a sweet touch to the road in Bristol, Virginia. A local stand, called Breaking Bread, is serving up fresh-baked treats, all made from scratch. Melania Hardin bakes everything herself. Sourdough bread, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin bread, cookies, snickerdoodle...

Bristol, VA · 2d

WJHL

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Bristol, Va. Council codifies trespassing enforcement

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Virginia City Council passed an ordinance on second reading Tuesday night on trespassing enforcement. It gives property owners the right to have officers trespass anyone from a property. While police officers are already capable of enforcing trespassing violations, the ordinance codifies that capability in the city code, according to […]

Bristol, VA · 2d

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The Classic at Tennessee High School bracket revealed

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The bracket for The Classic at Tennessee high School was drawn on Wednesday night at Toyota of Bristol. The tournament features 18 teams from eight different states, with eight local squads taking the court. The Classic will kick off on Dec. 26. at Viking Hall...

Bristol, TN · 1d

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World War II veteran who died in 1942 laid to rest in Weber City

What caused Corporal Byron F. Beard Jr.'s death while in captivity?. After 84 years, Army Corporal Byron F. Beard Jr. was laid to rest on Veterans Day at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City. His family members are buried there as well, making Wednesday a long-awaited reunion for a Scott...

Weber City, VA · 20h

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Come Hungry to This Tennessee Restaurant Where the Fried Seafood Steals the Show

Hush puppies, catfish, flounder, and piles of baby shrimp keep showing up in conversations about one seafood spot in the mountains. That alone made me stop and look closer. The fried platters here come in Calabash style. That means light breading, quick frying, and seafood that stays the star. The large platters are famously big, so take-home boxes feel almost guaranteed.

Elizabethton, TN · 3d

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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 · 2d

WJHL

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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 · 2d

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Find The Soup Of The Day Still Made In A Kitchen Pot At These Seven Small-Town Tennessee Diners

Some of the best bowls of soup in Tennessee come from small kitchens on quiet main streets, not from big city restaurants. The places on this list still make their soups by hand, often changing the pot from day to day. You might find cabbage soup one week and lobster...

Smithville, TN · 1d

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Ballad Health to launch new weapons detection systems on Wednesday

(WCYB) — Ballad Health announced that it will launch new weapons detection systems on Wednesday. The announcement comes amid an increase in workplace violence incidents at Ballad hospitals. You can view Ballad's full news release below. Amid a surge in violence against healthcare workers nationally, Ballad Health announced today...

Kingsport, TN · 2d

The Rogersville Review

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Sports briefs: Falcons win Ralph Stout Sportsmanship Award

JOHNSON CITY — Volunteer High School football received the Class 3A-4A Ralph Stout Memorial Sportsmanship Award as voted on by the Region 1 Football Officials Association. The award was presented during the organization’s annual banquet held Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Doubletree Hotel in Johnson City. “This is a great achievement and honor for our coaching staff, players, school and community,” athletic director Kevin Porter said in a social media post announcing the award. “It is especially meaningful on Veterans Day as Coach (Jeremy) Wagner is a veteran of our Armed Forces.” The Ralph Stout Sportsmanship Awards, named for the longtime official, are presented annually by the Region 1 Football Officials Association. Happy Valley received the Class 1A-2A award and West Ridge the 5A-6A award. North Greene received the overall sportsmanship award, presented by the National Football Foundation (Mountain Empire Chapter). Cherokee draws Concord in Classic opener BRISTOL — Cherokee High School will kick off its sixth appearance in The Classic at Tennessee High in the 43rd annual event’s very first game. Cherokee will face Concord Academy in Session 1, Game 1 at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, following the annual draw held Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Toyota of

Johnson City, TN · 20h

Elizabethton Star

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Snow expected in higher elevations of Carter County as cold front moves through

STAR STAFF REPORTS A cold front moving through East Tennessee is expected to bring much colder temperatures and the possibility of snow in the higher elevations of Carter County beginning […]

Carter County, TN · 17h

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol celebrates two year anniversary

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Around 7 million people have walked through the doors of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol to eat, stay, play, or see a show since it opened on Nov. 14, 2024. “It’s been a fun two years, and we’re very, very proud of what we have accomplished so far. It’s […]

Bristol, VA · 9h

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Pickin’ Chickens: City of Bristol, Virginia unveils new baseball team

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The City of Bristol, Virginia is unveiling its new baseball team on Thursday. The Pickin’ Chickens will join the Blue Ridge League. The new mascot honors the baseball and musical history of Bristol. “I think having a team name that showcases the music and the baseball heritage here is vital,” Bristol, […]

Bristol, VA · 17h

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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 · 17h

The Cool Down

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Low-income Southwest Virginia seniors can get heating aid covering a full winter electric bill

"It's going to take organizations coming together to care for individuals and keep them warm."

Norton, VA · 3d

Elizabethton Star

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….Upcoming events in Elizabethton and Roan Mountain

Choral Club Christmas Concert The Elizabethton Choral Club will present its Christmas concert Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Elizabethton. Everyone is invited to attend. Polar […]

Elizabethton, TN · 18h