Blountville
LATEST NEWS
Bristol Casino posts average revenue month in April
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol Casino posted an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $13.9 million in April, a month after a record-shattering March AGI of $16.3 million, according to a report released Wednesday by the Virginia Lottery. The total was slightly above the average monthly income of $13.6 million since the casino opened at […]
Kingsport BOE advances proposed drug testing policy
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Board of Education approved on first reading a random drug testing policy for high school students who participate in extracurricular activities. Under the proposed policy, extracurricular activities would include athletics, cheerleading and spirit, competitive band, clubs, student leadership positions and more. If a student tests positive, they would not […]
Bristol, Virginia economic growth building momentum
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Economic development is key to the growth of any region, but it's also something that requires an extreme amount of patience. "Economic development moves extremely slow," said Mack Chapman, the Economic Development Specialist for the city of Bristol, Virginia. In Bristol, Virginia the Bristol Casino;...
Good God, Good Times, Good Results
By Michael Klaus Minister of First Christian Church Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Sometimes it is […] The post Good God, Good Times, Good Results appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Prize Winning Pies from Cootie Brown’s
(WJHL) Logan Hines and Angela Vella of Cootie Brown’s restaurant show us their two pies that recently won top honors in the American Pie Council competition. The award winning pies are the peach and pumpkin. They also show us some of their other delicious pie offerings at the restaurant including their Key Lime!
Toppers drop the 1st of 3 to Farragut in the state sectionals, while D-B wins the softball regional
Knoxville, TN — it’s nitty-gritty time on the high school diamond, Farragut and Science Hill opening a best-of-three series tonight winner moves on to state. Admirals (34-5) coming in and bringing their bats once again soph. Aidan Flagg with the double, then later it’s Miss. State signee Landis Davila is at the plate and the […]
Johnson City man arrested for aggravated assault
JOHNSON CITY — Elijah Faulk, 22, of Johnson City, found himself in police custody after officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested him on the charge of aggravated assault. The arrest unfolded around 9:30 a.m. on May 13, when officers responded to a domestic-related call at a residence on Sunset Drive. According to reports, […] The post Johnson City man arrested for aggravated assault appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Volunteer High School receives new kiln for art room, announces silent auction
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Volunteer High School (VHS) is celebrating the addition of its new kiln after months of collaboration and fundraising, said VHS teacher Gary Hensley. After the old kiln stopped working, Hensley and his classes teamed up with another class to raise money for a new one in the art room. Hensley […]
Saturday is Kids at Bays Day
KINGSPORT — Bays Mountain Park’s Kids at Bays Day is an opportunity for children of all ages to enjoy the outdoors while participating in a variety of engaging activities at the park. The annual event will take place Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of the animal habitats, hiking and biking trails and the Nature Center will be open for discovery and exploration. In addition, food trucks will be on site and located behind the Day Camp cabin. ...
Virginia budget allocates $26M for Bristol landfill cleanup, city leaders express relief
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — State funding is expected to play an important role when it comes to ongoing remediation efforts at the Bristol, Virginia landfill. As work continues, the price tag grows. Bristol, Virginia city leaders told News 5 previously, that costs have been estimated at roughly $60 million.
Ballad: Holston Valley first hospital in East TN to complete cardiac procedures with new tech
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Holston Valley Medical Center (HVMC) is the first East Tennessee hospital to successfully perform a series of cardiac procedures using an innovative piece of equipment, according to Ballad Health. A news release from Ballad Heath states HVMC is the fourth medical facility in Tennessee and the first in East Tennessee to […]
Johnson City addressing EPA's new lead and copper regulations
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Johnson City Water and Sewer Services Department is currently addressing the EPA's new lead and copper regulations which mandate that all water utilities complete an inventory of service line materials by October 2024. Johnson City Water and Sewer has confirmed no lead lines...
Boones Creek Historical Trust to expand performance barn
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Boones Creek Historical Trust (BCHT) held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss an expansion that will triple the size of the current performance barn. In 2023, the BCHT received a $750,000 grant from the state of Tennessee. Funds from the grant will help expand the Opry venue and […]
Elizabethton Walmart wins award
Photo Contributed The Elizabethton Walmart Supercenter at 1001 Over Mountain Drive was awarded the Helen R. Walton Excellence in Community Leadership Award (HWA) at Walmart’s Year Beginning Meeting. This award recognizes the teams and individuals that set the standard for being a “Facility of the Community” through charitable giving, championing charitable causes, and volunteering or […] The post Elizabethton Walmart wins award appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.