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Future-Proofing Saint Paul, City Council Enacts Mandatory EV-Ready Infrastructure in New Parking Lots
In a move to accommodate the coming wave of electric vehicles (EVs), the Saint Paul City Council has cast a decisive vote in favor of future-proofing the city's development. The new policy, laid out in Ordinance 24-5, mandates that new and refurbished surface parking lots include the necessary infrastructure for EV charging stations, as reported by the City of Saint Paul.
Battle softball remains unbeaten in Mountain Seven, takes down Abingdon
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Though a rainy evening made it gloomy on the hill at John Battle, stars were shining in a big Mountain Seven softball meeting between the Lady Trojans and Abingdon Falcons on Friday. Entering the night, John Battle was perfect in district play with Abingdon and...
Full lineup announced for 2024 Bristol Rhythm & Roots
BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — The full lineup for the 2024 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion was announced on Thursday. 49 Winchester, Ashley McBryde, The Wallflowers and more will take the stage at this year’s Rythm & Roots reunion. Local and regional artists performing at the music festival were announced on Thursday. The full lineup can […]
BTPD hosts workshop educating about online danger
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) led a free workshop on recognizing potential online dangers for parents and teens. Detective Dan Crowe of the BTPD Criminal Investigation Division led the 90-minute class for parents and teens about the following topics, according to a release from the city: Slater Community Center hosted […]
Homeless count: Up 20% from 2023, children up 100%
Numbers more than triple in three rural counties, households with children double JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 700 people in the region were identified as homeless during an annual 24-hour “point in time” count in late January — 20% more than a year earlier, on top of a 46% increase the year before. The […]
WXBQ wins ACM Personality of the Year award
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A Bristol, Virginia radio station was awarded an Academy of Country Music award on Monday. WXBQ’s Steve, Ben and Nikki won the On-Air Personality of the Year award in the small market category. “We did not think we were going to win at all,” Program Director/Morning Show Nikki Thomas said. “There’s […]
TDOT: I-81 crash impacting Sullivan County traffic
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A crash on Interstate 81 is stalling traffic for drivers in Sullivan County. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) SmartWay Traffic Map, the crash occurred at mile marker 67 on I-81 North near Blountville. The traffic map states the multi-vehicle crash was reported to TDOT at 5:13 p.m. […]
LIST: Drug Take Back events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Several police agencies across the Tri-Cities will host Drug Take Back events on Saturday, April 27. April 27 marks the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The day provides individuals with a safe and anonymous way to turn in unwanted, unused and expired medications. Participants are asked to bring tablets, […]
Paramount Bristol to host Shaolin Jazz: hip-hop fused with martial arts films
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A group that mixes hip-hop music to martial arts films in real-time, Shaolin Jazz, is hosting its “Can I Kick It?” event at the Paramount Bristol in August. According to the group’s website, “Shaolin Jazz produces events and creates content that highlight the intersections between hip-hop, jazz, and martial arts culture.” […]
Bristol group expresses concern over extended timeline for landfill remediation work
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Reducing emissions and actively removing heat and gas from waste are just some of the remediation projects at the now closed Bristol, Virginia landfill. But one Bristol group is now speaking out, due to changes to the timeline when it comes to that work being...
West Walnut Street to close Friday for sewer line relocations
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – West Walnut Street at University Parkway will be closed Friday while sewer lines are being relocated, the city announced in a release. This closure is expected to last about a week or until the work is finished. Motorists are advised to use Cherokee Street as a detour. Those unable to […]
Fish and Chicken Feast May 4 at Boozy Creek
Boozy Creek Community Center, 1989 Shelleys Road, Bristol, Va., (276-466-0026) will hold a Fish and Chicken Feast on Saturday, May 4, at 4 p.m. Music will be provided by Bill Copas and Steel Creek from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This meal includes lots of traditional side dishes and a variety of desserts and drinks. Door […] The post Fish and Chicken Feast May 4 at Boozy Creek appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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