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Getting his priorities in order…Holt stepping down to spend more time with family
STAR CORRESPONDENT Forrest Holt has been serving as the Elizabethton High School Athletic Director for the last six years and recently was named as the Athletic Director of the Year from District 1 by the TSSAA this school year. However, after taking time to do some inventory of his life’s priorities realized an unbalance that […] The post Getting his priorities in order…Holt stepping down to spend more time with family appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton head baseball coach Presnell named school's next Athletic Director
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — On Monday, Elizabethton City Schools announced that Ryan Presnell will be the next in line to serve as the high school's Athletic Director, effective July 1, 2024. In taking the position, Presnell will be relieving his duties as the head baseball coach after spending the...
Johnson City dealership sold Rogersville man a stolen pickup for $70K
In February of 2023 Don Berndt of Rogersville paid more than $70,000 for what he thought was a 2019 F250 pickup. At least that’s what was advertised by Chaparral Buick-GMC of Johnson City, where he bought the truck. Two months later, however, Berndt was notified by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance that the truck was actually a 2017 F-250, and that it was stolen. As a result the...
‘The Book of Mormon’ coming to ETSU Martin Center in September
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — “The Book of Mormon” will take the stage at East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Martin Center in September. The Tony Award-winning musical is part of the 2024 Spring Broadway Season Encore show. “We are beyond excited to offer an Encore show at the Martin Center this season,” Jennifer Clements, executive […]
‘Pipes to People’: City water resource project safeguards key pipeline
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent It’s late in the day and a cloud-covered sky is promising more May rain as Jonathan Pleasant walks around what has been a monthslong construction zone at the Doe River Water Project. Small sections of 12-inch pipe remain in the paved area along a section of Doe River, across from […] The post ‘Pipes to People’: City water resource project safeguards key pipeline appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Storm Team 11: Widespread rain and storms today
Rain and storms will keep the afternoon and evening occasionally wet. Widespread rain and storms continue Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon. Temperatures remain mild in the mid-70s. Rain and storms become more scattered Sunday as the wet weather maker shifts away from the region. Weather conditions are trending warmer with...
Local farmers take precautions against avian flu in dairy cows
CHUCKEY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1 has now been confirmed in dairy cows in nine states. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture says the state veterinarian has ordered a movement restriction on dairy cattle coming to Tennessee from affected states. The additional biosecurity measure is to help farmers keep herds here […]
Fish crow is the new bird in town
Sharp-eared birders may be detecting some unfamiliar crow calls in downtown Erwin during strolls around town. While the caws of American crows are rather harsh and raucous to the ear, the smaller and related fish crow has a caw with a higher, more nasal tone that is just different enough to stand out.
Memorial Day weekend TWRA registration, safety checkpoints
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be conducting boat registration and safety compliance checkpoints over Memorial Day weekend on several east Tennessee waterways during the listed dates and times. They will be at Watauga Lake Sunday, May 26, between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the area of Butler Bridge. On Saturday, May 25, they will […] The post Memorial Day weekend TWRA registration, safety checkpoints appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Don't miss out on the fun of UCPL's Summer Reading Program
Time’s running out to sign up for our annual Summer Reading Program at the Unicoi County Public Library. All you have to do is go to ucpl.beanstack.org to sign up. This program is for all ages and will run from June 10 to July 27. All you have to do is enter how long you read each day and you will be entered to win amazing prizes from local businesses and attractions. Sign up before May 30 to be entered to win an additional early-registration prize. We will also have amazing adventure-themed programs for all ages all summer long.
Jonesborough Days Festival accepting float entries for 2024 parade
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Jonesborough Days Festival is now accepting entries for red, white and blue floats for this year’s parade, which will kick off the event on July 4. The cost for registration is $25 for regular entries and $50 for commercial or political entries. Those interested in registering a float in the […]
WCSO: Man arrested after attempting to evade traffic stop
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to evade a traffic stop in Washington County, Tennessee Sunday night. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports deputies were conducting speed enforcement in the 1700 block of Highway 107 when they clocked a vehicle driving 96 mph in a 55 zone. […]
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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