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First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit
The First Tennessee Development District will host the 7th Annual Education 2 Employment Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Grace Meadows Farm, 170 John France Road, Jonesborough. Participants in the summit, which is designed to address workforce challenges and opportunities, will include employers, k-12 and post-secondary educators, and elected officials, […] The post First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Jonesborough water outage scheduled to start Monday night
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A scheduled water outage will affect some homes in Jonesborough next week. According to the Jonesborough Water Distribution Department, the outage will start at 10 p.m. on July 29 and last until 5 a.m. on July 30. During the overnight outage, crews will work to connect a new water line on […]
Jonesborough residents will not see a tax increase with proposed budget
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Jonesborough Board and Alderman (BMA) passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget with no property tax increase on the first reading Wednesday. Mayor Chuck Vest said the board and staff put in a lot of hard work to get a balanced budget without a tax increase. “Our board said early on […]
Billy Anderson sentenced for murder of Brionah Tester
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of 20-year-old Brionah Tester. According to First Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, Billy Anderson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder on Feb. 9, 2024. Anderson received the maximum penalty for the second-degree murder […]
Administrative advisor still working with local shelter 1 year after evaluation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In July 2023, the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter Board asked local organization Summit Leadership to evaluate ways the shelter could improve. In August 2023, Brooks Blair was recommended to the board to become an administrative advisor for six months. Almost a year later, Blair is still working with the […]
New EMA Director named for Washington County, Johnson City
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Evan Clyburn will serve as the new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Washington County, Tennessee and Johnson City. Clyburn was appointed to the position by Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy at a commission meeting on July 22. Clyburn said being an EMA is a constant learning curve. “It’s a […]
Senior drum major Milagra McKesson makes history for the Betsy Band
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)—The members of the Betsy Band work hard to make their shows the best they can be. But one student’s dedication and hard work helped her make history. Elizabethton senior Milagra McKesson has been part of the band for years, playing clarinet and performing as part of the color guard. She also helped […]
Betsy Band kicks off 2024-25 season
By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The back-to-back Division II state champion Elizabethton High School Band got its season underway this week with band camp. One hundred fifty-five students braved the elements, including high temperatures, high humidity, and on-and-off rain showers and thunderstorms, which turned band director Jonathan Valentine into a part-time meteorologist. The work and […] The post Betsy Band kicks off 2024-25 season appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton City Schools to host annual Back-2-School Bash
The annual Elizabethton City Schools Back-2-School Bash will take place on July 29 at Elizabethton High School from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is designed to provide students with the necessary school supplies and access to various community resources to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming school year. Community organizations will be set […] The post Elizabethton City Schools to host annual Back-2-School Bash appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Dry and hot this weekend, shower chances returning early next week
The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with a 10 percent chance of showers. The low will be 63 degrees. Nice conditions roll on in for your Saturday, with only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will be on the rise, though, as the […]
USA Raft Adventure Resort to host Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash
Erwin’s USA Raft Adventure Resort and The Main Street Pizza Company in Johnson City have teamed up to present the 19th annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash featuring the music of Grateful Dead tribute band Shadow of the Moon on Saturday, July 26. Every year for almost two decades, a...
ETSU football adds four more transfers ahead of 2024 kickoff
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — On Friday, ETSU head football coach Tre Lamb announced the addition of four more transfers that will take the field for the Bucs in the 2024 campaign - which kicks off on August 31. Alongside the hometown kid from Tennessee High school, Steven Johnson,...
Fun Fest, Virginia Highlands Festival, Back-to-School bashes and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Fun Fest, Virginia Highlands Festival, Back-to-School Bashes and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. Fun Fest Activities Hot air balloon rallies, concert series, fireworks and more. Virginia Highlands Festival Arts and crafts, vintage […]
The Great Escape: Manhunt and Legal Battle Erupts After Repeat Offender Sean Williams Fights for Freedom
From Escaping Custody to Courtroom Drama: Sean Williams’ Trial. According to WVLT, Sean Williams, a man from Johnson City, tried to escape from custody twice. The first time was in July 2023. He was being taken to a court hearing in Greeneville when he kicked out the back window of the van and ran away. It took a month to catch him, but he was finally found in Florida.
Chris Hope putting the 'hope' in ETSU football's comeback season as defensive leader
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — With the 2024 college football kickoff less than 40 days away, ETSU football can feel the buzz as they go into the season as the unknown team in the Southern Conference with massive roster turnover and a new head coach in Tre Lamb. But...
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
Kentucky man charged after Tennessee home destroyed in fire
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Kentucky man has been charged with arson following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI reports agents and the Henry County sheriff’s deputies worked together during an investigation and eventually arrested and charged a Morgantown, Kentucky man in an arson investigation.
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