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Chamber celebrates ribbon cutting for The Pond at Stoney Creek

Star Staff Reports The Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce celebrated The Pond at Stoney Creek with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, welcoming the event venue to the local business community. Located at […]

Elizabethton, TN · 23h

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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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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 · 1d

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JCDA transfers ownership of John Sevier Center & Downtown Centre

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Development Authority (JCDA) has approved transferring ownership of both the John Sevier Center and the Downtown Centre. The City of Johnson City stated in a news release that the JCDA and Industrial Development Board (IDB) held meetings on Friday, during which committee members approved the IDB’s purchase […]

Johnson City, TN · 20h

Elizabethton Star

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 · 1d

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Second Harvest kicks off ‘Project Thanksgiving’ food box packing, volunteers still needed

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee is calling on volunteers to help finish filling 9,000 food boxes as regional needs increase. The food boxes are part of Second Harvest’s 18th “Project Thanksgiving.” “We know so many families are in need of a Thanksgiving meal,” Rhonda Chafin, CEO of Second Harvest […]

Kingsport, TN · 2d

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Christmas Bazaar, Tiebreakers Pajama Party: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — A wintertime chill is in the air, and there are plenty of events taking place this weekend that are already highlighting the holiday spirit. News Channel 11 has compiled the list below of events happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Voting for Kingsport’s Gingerbread House Contest Christmas Kickoff at Mill Spring Makers […]

Johnson City, TN · 1d

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Fablewood: A Yuletide Faire happening next month

What activities are featured at the Yuletide Faire?. What prompted Fablewood to host the Yuletide Faire?

Kingsport, TN · 2d

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These 7 Tennessee Barbecue Joints Have Been Smoking Pork For Decades

Some barbecue spots open with a splash and fade within a few years. The places on this list went the other way, firing up their pits for decades and turning pulled pork, chopped pork, and pit-cooked ribs into hometown traditions. They stretch across Tennessee, from the mountains near Bluff City...

Tennessee · 19h

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Kingsport’s Best: Russ & Joyce Brogden

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be recognizing the 2026 recipients of the Kingsport Community Fund’s “Kingsport’s Best”, celebrating those whose service, generosity, and commitment make Kingsport a better place to live. While you’re thinking about it, mark your calendar for the next round: August...

Kingsport, TN · 2d

Elizabethton Star

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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JC Salvation Army activates White Flag for Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Salvation Army of Johnson City will open its White Flag Winter Shelter for the night of Friday, Nov. 13. The Salvation Army activates its White Flag Emergency Shelter Program each year when overnight temperatures become dangerous. The Salvation Army announced in a news release that it will open its […]

Johnson City, TN · 1d

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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

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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 · 17h

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Several local athletes sign D1 NLIs on National Signing Day

(WJHL) — It was National Signing Day for athletes across the region, and several put pen to paper to sign with D1 programs. Dobyns-Bennett High School Tennessee High School Abingdon High School David Crockett High School

Johnson City, TN · 2d

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Gibbs Eagles win Class 4A postseason showdown with Elizabethton

Gibbs scored the first 21 and final 14 points of its first-round Class 4A playoff game against Elizabethton on Friday. Certainly doesn’t sound like a game that was only two points apart with less than two minutes to play. But it was. In between those scoring surges were some...

Corryton, TN · 3d

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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

Elizabethton Star

Polar Express movie night to roll into Elizabethton Dec. 5

Elizabethton Parks and Recreation will bring the magic of Christmas to Edwards Island Park on Dec. 5 with a Polar Express-themed movie night featuring free activities, train rides and a […]

Elizabethton, TN · 3d

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Watauga Orthopaedics announces new walk-in clinic, physical therapy center in Abingdon

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Watauga Orthopaedics announced the opening of a new orthopedic walk-in clinic and physical therapy center in Abingdon, expanding its services in Southwest Virginia. According to a media advisory issued by the practice, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at its new walk-in...

Abingdon, VA · 2d

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