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2 eastern Kentucky counties enact burn bans

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - As dry weather continues across Kentucky, two counties in the commonwealth’s eastern region enacted burn bans Thursday. Floyd and Letcher counties each announced bans on outdoor burning in separate social media posts. Floyd County officials advised residents to follow the ban to keep the community safe.

Floyd County, KY · 8d
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The Greeneville Sun

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Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society Dog of the Week: Bonbon

Halloween is here! The night when skeletons, ghosties, werewolves, and witches rule. Where spooky things happen under a full moon. But what if you are scared of Halloween? What if the creeps really do creep you out? Then shy little Bonbon is just the doggie for you!! Bonbon is all meaty treats and no tricks. Unless there is a snack involved, then she’ll do any trick. “Pass one more over, please! Don’t look at me!” she’d say between munches. Once, while hiding from trick-or-treaters, Bonbon ran into a pack of werewolves who were up to Halloween mischief. They invited Bonbon to run with them in the woods, and while Bonbon liked all the running, she’d rather snack than scare. “Umm, guys, it’s a little dark out here!” she said while running out of the woods. Scary movies are also a no-go for this sweet girl. Whenever one is on, she covers her eyes with her very furry paw and cuddles in close. And maybe sneaks a piece of candy or two, or three, or four. “I don’t want to be scared! I want to be loved,” Bonbon said with a jump. Last Halloween, Bonbon ran into a skeleton while she

Greeneville, TN · 7d

WJHL

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Carter County distillery wins statewide award for second year

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — An Elizabethton distillery has won a statewide award for the second year. Flaming Aces in Stoney Creek won Best Distillery in The Guide to Tennessee’s 2026 Best of Tennessee awards. It also won Best Bar in the East Tennessee region this year. Owner Tracy Bumgarner attributed the awards to how her […]

Carter County, TN · 8d

WJHL

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Halloween Haunts & Happenings: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Halloween is Saturday, and plenty of events for the whole family are happening around the Tri-Cities. News Channel 11 has compiled the list below of events taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Halloween Happenings  Halloween Haunts & Happenings Creepy Crawl Red, White, Blue and Gold: ETSU Homecoming Week 6th annual Trick-or-Treat […]

Greeneville, TN · 8d

WATE

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From Halloween events to road work: Traffic impacts for East Tennessee drivers to know

East Tennessee drivers should prepare for several upcoming road closures due to Halloween events and construction projects scheduled between October 30 and November 4.

Tennessee · 8d

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Study finds bacteria and elevated lead in some WNC homes after Helene, prompting filters

What type of contamination was found in water samples from WNC homes?. Why did Hurricane Helene lead to unsafe drinking water in WNC?. BUNCOMBE AND MITCHELL COUNTIES — A partnership involving N.C. State University has helped install water filters in Western North Carolina homes affected by Hurricane Helene. The...

North Carolina · 8d

The Newport Plain Talk

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More than 5,500 ballots cast in early voting,

COCKE COUNTY — Early voting has ended. There were 5,506 ballots cast through early voting and other absentee ballots in Cocke County. Registered voters can vote on Election Day, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their assigned polling place. A valid photo ID from Tennessee or the federal government is required, such as a Tennessee driver’s license, Veterans Administration (VA) card with photo or a passport. Voters are not required to show their voter registration cards. Per state law, voters cannot campaign or wear clothing or buttons for or against any current candidate, issue or political party while at the voting site and within the 100-foot boundary during voting hours. State officesThe General Election will determine who will become the next state representative for District 11. State Rep. Jeremy Faison, a Republican, is retiring after serving 16 years in office. Republican Party nominee Kenny Cody is facing Democratic Party nominee Sheila Grooms McMahan for the District 11 State House seat. An Independent candidate, Larry Jeremiah Brown, is also on the ballot. State Senator Steve Southerland is running unopposed. Tennessee will also choose a new governor, and the state may make history by electing Tennessee’s first-ever female governor.

Cocke County, TN · 7d

The Rogersville Review

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Rogersville's Veterans Parade coming up next week

The latest installment of Rogersville’s year-long celebration of America 250 is coming up Saturday, Nov. 7, when the town will host a Veterans Parade along Main Street downtown. The event aspires to bring veterans, families and community members together for a day of patriotism, remembrance, and gratitude. The parade was announced in late summer, and planning has been ongoing for a few months now. The first evidence of the big day will take place Saturday, following the town’s annual Trunk or Treat celebration for Halloween. “The banners will go up Saturday night, right after Trunk or Treat,” said event coordinator Beth Metz, referring to the veteran recognition banners that have been offered throughout September and October for family and friends of local veterans to recognize them for their service. These personalized banners will be displayed on Main Street throughout the month of November. They each feature one veteran and may be kept by the sponsor following the display. The parade will take place at 11 a.m., beginning at East Rogersville Baptist Church and travel west on Main Street to First Baptist Church of Rogersville. Parade lineup will begin at 10 in the parking lots in front of the church. The

Rogersville, TN · 8d

WJHL

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Halloween Haunts and Happenings returns to Main Street in Jonesborough

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Main Street Halloween Haunts and Happenings returned to downtown Jonesborough on Friday. The event featured trick-or-treating at downtown shops. The event aims to highlight Jonesborough’s local businesses. “It’s for everybody,” Kelsey Campbell, a Jonesborough resident, said. “It’s really sweet. It’s really family-friendly. There’s a lot of kids around, really happy, really […]

Jonesborough, TN · 7d

WJHL

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Tennessee Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Marsha Blackburn attends ETSU homecoming

Johnson City, TN · 6d

WJHL

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Halloween fun coming to Kingsport this weekend

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Kingsport will host its sixth annual Trick-or-Treat on the Street and a Creepy Crawl this weekend. Trick-or-Treat on the Street is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, from noon to 2 p.m., as more than 50 businesses and venues participate, handing out treats along Broad, Commerce and Market streets. Halloween music […]

Kingsport, TN · 9d

Elizabethton Star

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Carter County administrator of elections Tracy Tanner-Harris dies unexpectedly

Carter County Administrator of Elections Tracy Tanner-Harris died unexpectedly, according to a statement from the Carter County mayor’s office. Tanner-Harris dedicated nearly 30 years of service to Carter County and […]

Carter County, TN · 9d

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Mosque, community center planned in Norton

NORTON, Va. (WCYB) — A new mosque and community center is planned for Norton after the Islamic Leadership of America closed on the former Bank of America building on Tuesday. The building is located on Park Avenue. Plans for the site include daily prayers, Friday services, youth programs, and...

Norton, VA · 9d

WJHL

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Erwin, Unicoi Co. officials to discuss relocation of nuclear company

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) –  EnergySolutions deals with nuclear materials and leases land from BWXT’s Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) in Erwin. However, NFS is looking to take the land back due to expansion plans in the near future. NFS needs the land EnergySolutions is currently located on, which leaves both the Town of Erwin and Unicoi […]

Erwin, TN · 9d

WATE

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Newport, Lenoir City getting $470K in grants for downtown improvements

Two East Tennessee cities are among 14 cities that are receiving Downtown Improvement Grants from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD).

Lenoir City, TN · 10d

Lincoln Chronicle

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Newport mayor urges vote for three incumbent council members

To the editor: Newport has a good thing going. Let’s keep it that way. I strongly urge voters to re-elect Newport city councilors Robert Emond, Angel Aparicio-Reyes, and CM Hall. Under city manager Nina Vetter, Newport has developed a culture of teamwork that gets results. We helped prevent an ICE detention center, expanded public art, advanced plans to revitalize downtown, improved streets, and strengthened city operations. That teamwork was on full display during this week’s Bayfront fire. Our first responders and city employees worked together to prevent a potential catastrophe. Good government doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a city

Newport, TN · 8d

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News 5 tours construction at BWXT Jonesborough site

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Construction is underway on an expansion to BWXT’s Jonesborough facility to create uranium-based metal for national defense. News 5’s Caleb Perhne got a tour of the site for the first time Wednesday. BWXT Jonesborough Site President Jeff Messaros drove Caleb around the active...

Jonesborough, TN · 9d

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Retiring On Social Security Alone Is Actually Possible In This Affordable Virginia City

Nobody told you that retirement could look like this, and honestly, that’s a problem worth fixing right now. Bristol, Virginia is a city in the southwestern corner of the state that has been doing something quietly remarkable for years, offering a genuinely good quality of life at a cost that most Americans have stopped believing is possible.

Bristol, VA · 18d

WJHL

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Islamic institute holds town hall about planned Norton community center

NORTON, Va. (WJHL) — The Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA) plans to purchase property in downtown Norton, and the institute’s leadership says it wants to ease concerns about bringing an Islamic community center to town. The institute, which held a town hall meeting on Tuesday, plans to purchase and turn 702 Park Avenue into […]

Norton, VA · 10d

WJHL

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Four NE Tennessee counties picked for housing market analyses

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Four Northeast Tennessee counties have been selected for housing market analyses, state officials announced on Tuesday. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) said 14 counties across the state were selected, including Carter, Greene, Sullivan, and Unicoi counties in Northeast Tennessee. The analyses, which will be conducted by Points […]

Tennessee · 10d