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Gov. Lee commends Johnson City DCS for producing positive numbers
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Gov. Bill Lee visited the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) office in Johnson City on Tuesday to speak with staff about legislative efforts to improve their work environment. These changes come after a 2022 audit on the state department cited five main failings, including inadequate responses to abuse and neglect […]
Ribbon cut on new Karing Hearts cardiac facility in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The ribbon was cut Tuesday on the new Karing Hearts Heart and Vascular Center in Johnson City. The new facility is located in Suite 9 at 701 N. State of Franklin Road. Cardiologist and Karing Hearts owner Jeff Schoondyke said the new facility will not only enhance accessibility for patients […]
‘You always have critics’ | Gov. Lee responds to school districts that opposed vouchers
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee expects his proposed school voucher program to eventually pass, he told News Channel 11. Lee visited the Department of Children’s Services in Johnson City Tuesday. While there, he answered questions regarding his Education Freedom Scholarship Act, often referred to as the school voucher program. Proposed bills […]
Johnson City American Legion celebrates new symbols honoring fallen veterans
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — In Johnson City, Memorial Day was filled with a series of ceremonies remembering those who died for our country, but one of those ceremonies was made all the more special by two new symbols of honor. This was the second year that rain prevented an...
Local veterans remember fallen family at Memorial Day service
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – On Memorial Day, those who gave their lives for their country are honored. On Monday morning, the Mountain Home National Cemetery invited the community to remember the soldier who gave the ultimate sacrifice. For veterans Fred Rountree and Paul Castellano, their connection to Memorial Day goes beyond their own time […]
Memorial Day ceremony honors Carter Countians killed in military conflicts
STAR CORRESPONDENT Gone but not forgotten… Memorial Day began with rain moving through the area but skies soon began to clear making way for those who gathered at the Elizabethton – Carter County Veterans Memorial to honor those who had given their life in service to the United States of America during six military combats […] The post Memorial Day ceremony honors Carter Countians killed in military conflicts appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City man plays 225 holes of golf in one day for veterans
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Before the sun was out Friday morning, Jeremy Beachner was hitting golf ball, after golf ball, after golf ball. "Three years ago now I came up with a crazy idea to try to do a 100 holes of golf in one day, it was a long shot, and here we are today trying to go for 225 holes," says Beachner.
Choir performance, remembrance cross featured in Kingsport Memorial Day event
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A crowd gathered at Kingsport Veterans Memorial Park on Monday for a service where people honored and remembered fallen soldiers, along with celebrating the freedom they fought for. People found their seats around the veterans memorial monument. Many greeted dear friends and enjoyed a service where they remembered those who died […]
Tennessee Launches Food Bank Association With New Executive Director
Tennessee’s five Feeding America food banks announced the official launch of the Tennessee Food Bank Association, joining 21 other states in the formation of an alliance. Dr. LaRhonda S.D. Magras, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Central Alabama, will lead the Association as Executive Director. “It...
Edgar Rice honored with award during Memorial Day ceremony
This year’s Memorial Day observance on May 26 at the Unicoi County Veterans Memorial Park in Erwin paid special recognition to local veteran Edgar Rice. Attendees at Sunday's ceremony witnessed a solemn ceremony recognizing Rice for his contributions while also remembering fallen Unicoi County veterans.
Memorial Day: Improvements coming to Bays Mountain Park
Bays Mountain Park Ranger Tyler Wicks, discusses just a few of the many projects that are underway to improve your experience at Bays Mountain Park! Please click on and watch the video to learn more about all the improvements coming to Bays Mountain Park!. For more information call 423-229-9447 or...
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