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35-foot Avery County Christmas tree arrives at Biltmore House

A 35-foot Fraser fir grown at Andrew’s Nursery in Avery County has arrived at Biltmore House as the centerpiece of the estate’s annual holiday display, ABC affiliate WLOS reported.

Avery County, NC · 3d

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Mitchell Recycling Center Winter Hours Now in Effect

With the clocks falling back, the Mitchell County Sanitation Department announces that winter hours for the recycling centers begin Monday, November 2. Winter hours will continue through February, 2027. The Centers in Altapass and Bakersville are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The...

Mitchell County, NC · 4d
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Assistance group for Helene victims shutting down December 31st

A group that has been guiding Washington County, Tennessee residents since Hurricane Helene will be shutting down operations. A report from the County Long Term Recovery Group says December 31st is the deactivation day for a staff of community leaders, faith-based organizations, and volunteers who gave of their time to help flood victims with housing repair and replacement, receiving available disaster aid relief, and head up projects within the county that brought normalcy back to communities.

Washington County, TN · 3d
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Cocke County revises emergency operations plan, asks for community input

Cocke County emergency management officials are revising the county’s emergency operations plan, cutting it to less than half its length and asking for community input. The plans give emergency responders and government officials a framework for how to react, act and execute, Cocke County EMA Director Joe Esway said.

Cocke County, TN · 2d
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WJHL

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Washington County Long Term Recovery Group to deactivate, ‘completes mission’

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Long Term Recovery Group (WCLTRG) announced it will be deactivated by the end of the year. The group said it will “formally deactivate by December 31, 2026, after completing its mission to guide local residents through rebuilding following a disaster.” The WCLTRG formed after Hurricane Helene struck […]

Washington County, TN · 3d

Elizabethton Star

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Downtown Elizabethton, Carter County Car Club join forces for Halloween celebration

Downtown Elizabethton was filled with Halloween festivities Saturday, Oct. 31, as Main Street Elizabethton and the Carter County Car Club joined forces to host Cruise ‘N Treats on Elk, combining […]

Elizabethton, TN · 3d

The Rogersville Review

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PHOTO GALLERY: Hawkins County Swim opens season

KINGSPORT — Hawkins County Swim, the county’s combined middle school swim team, opened its 2026 season against the Kingsport Middle Schools squad on Thursday, Oct. 29 at Dobyns-Bennett High School. With the Kingsport Aquatic Center closed for renovations, the HCS, Cherokee and Volunteer swim teams are using the D-B pool for practices and meets this fall. On Thursday, Kingsport Middle Schools bested their HCS guests 241-73 in the combined team scores. The KMS girls took a commanding 139-27 win, while the KMS boys won 102-46. The HCS team of Sawyer Harris, Lincoln Harris, Nash Ingram and Axel McPeek won the 100-meter freestyle relay with a time of 1:14.16 for the team’s only event victory. Hawkins County Swim will hold its fourth annual Steve Wilmoth Speed Invitational on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Tennessee High School in Bristol. Here’s how HCS swimmers fared in all of their respective events: GIRLS RESULTS100M Medley Relay: 3. HCS (Ilana McAmis, Olivia Sacharnoski, Lily Rush, Parker Vaughn), 1:21.90. 100M Free: 6. Ilana McAmis, 1:35.74; 7. Parker Vaughn, 1:38.76. 100M IM: 4. Olivia Sacharnoski, 1:29.43; 8. Mattie McInturff, 2:25.32. 25M Free: 7. Kyra Thompson, 24.10; 9. Jane Elkammash, 26.60; 12. Hana Elkammash, 28.61; 13. Piper Blevins, 49.01.

Hawkins County, TN · 4d

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Department of Energy Reinstates Eastman Award to Advance U.S. Manufacturing Leadership and Strengthen the Domestic Recycled Plastics Supply Chain

Eastman announced the reinstatement of a previous U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) award supporting the re-industrialization of a strategically important domestic recycled-plastics supply chain. The award provides an opportunity for Eastman and DOE to advance an updated investment plan that expands proven, U.S.-developed methanolysis technology, restores underutilized American recycling assets and increases domestic capacity to transform difficult-to-recycle polyester waste into virgin-quality recycled materials.

Kingsport, TN · 5d

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Election Blog 2026: The run for Nashville, Richmond, and Capitol Hill

– The Associated Press has projected US Senator Mark Warner of Virginia as the winner in his race, giving him a fourth and final term on Capitol Hill. Warner, 71, had announced in July that he would retire from his political career if he were reelected, saying it was time to let new leaders move Virginia forward.

Virginia · 3d

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The Virginia Town Where Retirees Say Social Security Stretches Further Than Anywhere Else

There’s a town in the far southwestern corner of Virginia where retirees are doing something that sounds almost illegal in today’s economy: living well on Social Security alone. Appalachia, Virginia doesn’t show up on most people’s retirement radar, and that’s honestly one of the best things about it....

Wise County, VA · 8d

WJHL

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Christmas Connection returns to Kingsport late November

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Kingsport’s 47th Christmas Connection will return to the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center later this month to showcase some of the best arts and crafts vendors from the area. The free two-day event will take place on Nov. 13 from 12-6 p.m. and Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 […]

Kingsport, TN · 4d

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Zerbey: Golf course purchase leaves plenty of work before it’s time to play–‘Fore!’

Editor’s note: Joe Zerbey has a history with Bristol, where he now makes his home after many years as a newspaperman. “This is News?” his column will be wide-ranging, and yet anchored in Joe’s solid foundation in news and freedom of information. In the game of...

Bristol, TN · 3d

WJHL

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Tre Hargett visits Carter County Election Commission days after passing of Administrator of Elections

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett stopped by the Carter County Election Commission Monday morning ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. Hargett’s visit comes just days after the passing of Tracy Tanner-Harris last Thursday. “Tracy’s been with us for 28 years. She was looking to retire next year. She was […]

Carter County, TN · 4d

takingthekids.com

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11 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Johnson City, Tennessee That Locals Would Rather Keep Secret

One of the best Indian restaurants on this list sits inside a building that used to be a Long John Silver’s. I love that kind of plot twist. Another spot bakes pizza in a hand-built brick oven that weighs about 10 tons. A downtown diner stays open until 4 AM on weekends, which feels like a public service.

Johnson City, TN · 6d

WATE

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Results: Cocke County November 2026 General Election

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s Election Day in Cocke County, and voters are to decide who will win in several key races. Residents have the opportunity to vote for Tennessee’s next governor and on three proposed amendments to the state constitution, as well as for various State House and Senate seats. The polls closed at […]

Cocke County, TN · 3d

WJHL

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Kingsport organizations hosting Holiday Decorating Challenge for city residents

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The nonprofit organization Keep Kingsport Beautiful is hosting a Holiday Decorating Challenge this Christmas season with help from local businesses, and they’re encouraging city residents who go all out at their homes to participate. According to a social media post by the organization, the competition is in partnership with Hey Kingsport, […]

Kingsport, TN · 3d

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Election officials urge voters to research ballots and check polling locations

Election Day is Tuesday, with elected seats and amendments on the ballot in Virginia and Tennessee. Election officials in Washington County, Virginia, and Washington County, Tennessee, are urging voters to research their ballots and confirm their polling locations before heading out to vote. Derek Lyall, director of elections for Washington...

Washington County, TN · 4d

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11 East Tennessee Cities And Towns That Could Be The Perfect Place To Call Home

Mountains in the distance are nice, but choosing a place to live takes more than a beautiful view. Schools, doctors, jobs, everyday errands, and the drive to work all matter once the moving boxes are unpacked. East Tennessee has an interesting mix of larger cities, established suburbs, and historic small...

Knoxville, TN · 13d

WJHL

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Friends of Sycamore Shoals announces more than $250K in grants for two Carter Co. fire departments

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Friends of Sycamore Shoals Historic Area (FSSHA) announced on Sunday it has awarded more than $250,000 in grants to two local fire departments in Carter County. A total of $255,000 was announced for Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Hampton/Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Department for demonstrating the organization’s continued commitment […]

Carter County, TN · 5d