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Vols crush four homers in win over Gamecocks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – No. 1 Tennessee baseball flexed its offensive muscle against No. 23 South Carolina on Thursday, opening the series with a 9-3 win. The Big Orange mashed four home runs, including a pair from Christian Moore in the victory. The Gamecocks’ Ethan Petry started the scoring in the first with a solo […]
Local law enforcement reaction to new legislation allowing teachers to be armed in school
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE (WCYB) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed legislation that will allow teachers to bring guns into school and many people are left wondering what are the reactions from local law enforcement. It's all going to come down to strict scrutiny and management of the director of...
ETSU offering summer camp programs for high school students
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – If you have a high school student looking for a leg up on the college scene, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is offering two summer programs. It’s for freshmen through seniors and registration is open now. The Applied Stem Foundations program is three weeks long. It’s limited to 100 people […]
Elizabethton Elks Club hosts annual Youth Trout Tournament
The Elizabethton Elks Club No. 1847 and Roan Mountain State Park hosted the 41st Annual Youth Trout Tournament May 11 at the park amphitheater. Over 160 children attended and participated in the tournament, which is for children ages four to 14. The fishing tournament provides the children with the opportunity to fish in Doe River […] The post Elizabethton Elks Club hosts annual Youth Trout Tournament appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tri-Cities home construction pace still on upswing
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — New home construction permits in three of the region's busiest areas are outpacing 2023 numbers through the first third of the year, while average values are down slightly after steep increases from 2022 to 2023.
Regional, Sectional games take the stage in East Tennessee on Thursday
While weather played another factor in moving games around in the region on Wednesday, it has set up a gauntlet of big time postseason games on the Tennessee side of the state line. With Region Final soccer games already set, some Sectional baseball games and Region Final softball games have...
Unaka Elementary releases third nine weeks honor roll
Unaka Elementary School announces the honor roll for the third nine weeks of school. THIRD GRADE All A’s – Brylee Collins A & B’s – Natalie Coppola, Carolina Crockett, Bella Gifford, Brynlee Huggins, Brayden Marlowe, Carter Westberry, Paisley Williams FOURTH GRADE All A’s – Chloe Campbell, Emma Dugger, Hope Scherer, Baylee Wilson A & B’s […] The post Unaka Elementary releases third nine weeks honor roll appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Senior Center Schedule
Schedule of activities at the Elizabethton Senior Center, 428 East G Street, for the week of Monday, May 20 – Friday, May 24: Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 noon. The billiard room and fitness room are open and no appointments are necessary. Monday: Just Keep Movin’ […] The post Senior Center Schedule appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
WJHL Rewind: Cable Country – Trout raised at Elk Park fish farm
ELK PARK, N.C. (WJHL) – Former News Channel 11 anchor Tim Cable oversaw one of the region’s most popular series: Cable Country. In April 1992, Cable ventured out to Elk Park to visit William Cable’s trout farm. The fish rearer described his busy operation as a hobby that outgrew itself.
Northeast Community Credit Union launching new program to promote local spending
(WCYB) — Northeast Community Credit Union announced the launch of its new buy local, spend local program. Credit union members who use their debt cards at certain local businesses are entered into a monthly drawing. Fifteen winners will be selected. They will get a reimbursement of up to $25...
Storm Team 11: Scattered showers and storms for much of the day
Scattered showers will continue developing this morning. Widespread rain and storms are more likely this afternoon and evening with some heavy downpours. An isolated strong storm is possible, while the best location for severe storms shifts east of us this afternoon and evening. Wet end of the week. Scattered showers...
Johnson City woman part of TBI Silver Alert found safe
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — UPDATE: The TBI reports Lila Berry has been found safe. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Saturday afternoon for a missing woman from Johnson City. Investigators are looking for 75-year-old Lila Berry. She is 5 feet, 3 inches and 210 pounds. Investigators...
Former state lawmaker Campbell challenges dismissal of public records case
By J. Holly McCall Tennessee Lookout A former Tennessee state representative is challenging the dismissal of his open records case dealing with an investigation into his alleged workplace harassment. Scotty Campbell, a Johnson City Republican, resigned from the legislature in April 2023 amid accusations he harassed two legislative interns. But in a lawsuit filed in […] The post Former state lawmaker Campbell challenges dismissal of public records case appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Second annual ‘Jesus Fest’ welcomes community for live worship music and more
Johnson City, Tenn. (WJHL) – The second annual ‘Jesus Fest’ was held at the King Commons Park in Johnson City on Saturday. The community, Christian churches and businesses in the Tri-Cities area gathered together to celebrate Jesus Christ and biblical teachings. The event featured live worship music, testimonials and several guest speakers. Paul Miller, Pastor […]
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