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Washington County BOE accepts bid for security entry vestibules
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County Board of Education voted to accept a bid for security upgrades, which include constructing vestibules at the main entrances to Daniel Boone High School and David Crockett High School. The vestibules will act as holding areas before people can enter the schools. Merit Construction out of Knoxville won […]
New behavioral health program offered at local detention center
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new behavioral health program will be offered at the Washington County, Tennessee Detention Center through a partnership with East Tennessee State University (ETSU). In 2023, a behavioral health intern inside the detention center handled 426 suicide watch assessments, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a release Tuesday. “That […]
The Red Fork: New Erwin restaurant touts full-service bar, outdoor patio
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Red Fork in Erwin, Tennessee is the first business in the town to feature a full-service bar, serving cocktails along with beer and wine. The restaurant gets its namesake from a nearby series of waterfalls: Red Fork Falls in Unicoi County. Shane O’Hare is one of six partners who founded […]
Quillen College of Medicine promotes four graduates into military
East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine held a military promotion ceremony last week for four members of its Class of 2024. On Friday, May 3, the following graduates were promoted into the military just hours before the college’s formal commencement ceremony: Dr. Alexander Davila, Captain, U.S. Army. Davila will complete residency at Walter […] The post Quillen College of Medicine promotes four graduates into military appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Buffs Win First District Baseball Title In School History
Adrian Sauceman became the first West Greene baseball coach to be doused in gatorade for winning a district championship, guiding the Buffaloes to a 9-3 win over the South Greene Rebels for the District 1-2A title on Tuesday at South Greene. “I’m soakin’ wet,” Sauceman said with a laugh. “I’m a little cold even though it’s 80 degrees here. But I’ll take that any day. I’m just proud of these guys and how they work. It’s been like that all year. They’ve put in extra...
Local, regional agencies participate in swift water rescue training
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Local and regional agencies participated in a Swift Water and Rope Rescue Instructor course at the Jonesborough KOA campground on Tuesday. The instructor course will teach attendees swift water and rope rescue so they can return to their department to train others. “Flooding is one of the most costly disasters in […]
Johnson City Parks and Rec offering full day of free activities
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Next weekend, the whole family can enjoy a day at the park filled with activities free of charge. Tayler Dixon with Johnson City Parks and Rec joined News Channel 11 to talk about Kids to Parks Day. The event is part of a national effort to get kids out into […]
Greene County authorities still looking for woman last seen on Viking Mountain
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greene County authorities are continuing to search for a woman who was last seen last month on Viking Mountain. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is trying to find Jennifer Elliott. Officers tried to find her on March 22, the day she was reported missing, but they were unable to do so. […]
High school sports scores and highlights: May 7, 2024
District tournament play continued to roar on in East Tennessee, while local teams across Southwest Virginia continue to push towards the postseason with districts coming up shortly. In the District 1-AAAA softball tournament from Gray, Dobyns-Bennett Lady Indians took down top-seed Daniel Boone 3-1 to advance to title day on...
3-month project to affect traffic on University Parkway near West Walnut
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Lane closures are coming to University Parkway for about three months as part of Johnson City’s West Walnut Corridor Redevelopment Plan. According to the city, contractors with Johnson City Water and Sewer Services and Public Works will close lanes on University Parkway. The closures will be between West State of […]
Local council responds to Boy Scouts of America name change
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A local council responded to the planned name change of Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday. The Boy Scouts of America will be renamed to Scouting America, effective February 8, 2025. Here is the full release from the Sequoyah Council, which serves Northeast Tennessee...
Blue Plum Festival returns to downtown Johnson City in June
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The 2024 Blue Plum Festival will return to King Commons in downtown Johnson City in June. The free music festival will take place June 7-8. The event will run from 4-10:30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Saturday. 2024 marks the 25th year of the Blue […]
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