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CCSO: Driver taken to hospital after medical emergency causes light pole crash
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – One person was transported to a nearby hospital after a crash in Hampton on Sunday. According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), deputies were called to a single-vehicle crash in the 800 block of Rittertown Road around 5:30 p.m. When deputies arrived, they found a white Toyota Sienna had […]
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 […]
VFW 2166 to host 5th annual Auxiliary Golf Classic in Elizabethton
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2166 is hosting its 5th annual Auxiliary Golf Tournament on May 24. It’s taking place at the Elizabethton Golf Course and there are two different tee times, 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with shotgun starts. Post 2166 said it’s still looking for sponsors and […]
City planners approve 20-year transportation plan
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The Elizabethton Regional Planning Commission approved on Thursday night a 20-year transportation plan that will guide officials in improving the city’s transportation network. Planning Director Rich DesGroseilliers said in an email Monday the plan, required by state law, will be brought before the City Council for approval sometime in July […] The post City planners approve 20-year transportation plan appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home in Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Bristol family was handed the keys to their new home on Monday thanks to Habitat for Humanity. Holston Habitat for Humanity officials said they worked alongside the family for six months before breaking ground. They said homeownership is more than just having a roof over one’s head, it’s about stability […]
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 […]
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...
Blevins Cemetery Assoc. announces annual meeting
The Blevins Cemetery Association (Stoney Creek) will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Liberty FWB Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. The post Blevins Cemetery Assoc. announces annual meeting appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Op-ed: Boys & Girls Club – my club ‘why’
The trajectory of my life changed in an incredibly unexpected way 10 years ago. On Aug. 14, 2014 I walked into the doors of the Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County on a whim. I had just returned from living abroad and needed to find a new job in my new home state of Tennessee — and they had a “now hiring” sign stuck in the grass out front. I had worked with kids in previous positions and thought that it could be a rewarding way to spend my time while I considered what I “wanted to be when I grew up.” Almost immediately, I recognized that the work of the Club was so much more than I imagined. What I had defined in my head as babysitting was, in fact, anything but.
Storm Team 11: Widespread wet weather today
Scattered showers and storms are anticipated today, becoming. this afternoon and evening. Scattered storms are possible Tuesday afternoon with an isolated strong to severe storm possible. Storm risk increases Wednesday as the atmosphere will be more unstable. Any storm clusters that do develop could produce strong winds and hail. Cooler...
Jesus Fest '24 at King Commons park on May 18th
Pastor Mark Miller and Worship Leader Mike Carver, get us ready for the 2nd annual Jesus Fest coming up on May 18th from noon to 9 pm at King Commons Park in downtown Johnson City! Please watch the video to learn more about this wonderful faith inspired event.
Cool Down This Summer With Dr. Enuf
A Tri-Cities original soft drink with a cult following in northeast Tennessee, Dr. Enuf got its start as the “original energy booster” back in 1949. The idea for the lemon-lime soda came from Chicago chemist Bill Swartz, who experimented with adding B vitamins and minerals to a carbonated beverage to create a fortified tonic that tasted great and provided a healthy boost.
Registration now open for Good Samaritan Ministries Summer Food Program
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Registration is now open for the Good Samaritan Ministries Summer Food Program. There are 550 open spots for low-income families and more than 1,000 food boxes will be donated to those in need. You can help by hosting a food driver at your business...
Good Samaritan Ministries’ Hotels with Heart food drive taking donations until May 10
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Aaron Murphy and Brooke Shephard of Good Samaritan Ministries tell Daytime Tri-Cities about the Hotels with Heart food drive. The drive runs through May 10, and drop-off locations include the Hampton Inn, Carnegie, Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express, DoubleTree, Home2 Suites, Holiday Inn and the Johnson City Visitor Center.
Johnson City women who served in WWII U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps honored
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Two women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II were recognized by their Johnson City assisted living facility. Margaret Washington and Agnes Lowe both served in the corps to help address the nursing shortage during the war. On Monday, Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City […]
‘Women Preserving Farmland for the Future’: Non-profit hosts educational workshops for female farmers
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council (ARCD) is hosting a workshop this week for women farmers and farm landowners in Carter County called “Women Preserving Farmland for the Future.” The workshop spans three days and provides a wealth of knowledge to local women in the farming industry, with the intent […]
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