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Downtown Bristol prepares to celebrate Halloween
BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) – Officials with Believe in Bristol told News Channel 11 they have a great slate of Halloween fun planned for the entire family. Friday, Oct. 30, will be known as ‘Final Girl Friday: Witch Walk.’ People are encouraged to wear their most spellbinding attire downtown from 5-7 p.m. for a supernatural night […]
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Residents outraged amid rumors of mosque coming to Norton
NORTON, Va. (WCYB) — A packed crowd attended Tuesday night’s Norton City Council meeting after rumors circulated that a mosque could open in the 700 block of Park Avenue. The rumors centered on the former Bank of America building. Norton’s city manager told News 5 on Tuesday that no formal plans have been filed, but the city received an inquiry asking what the area’s zoning allows.
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Questions grow as energy company merger could close power plant near St. Paul VA
Questions are growing over the future of a major Southwest Virginia employer. U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith is urging Governor Abigail Spanberger to protect the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center near St. Paul. Local leaders fear the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion and NextEra Energy could lead to the facility’s closing. The St. Paul power plant currently employs nearly 160 people and generates more than $8 million in annual tax revenue for the region. The SCC staff recently recommended rejecting the massive utility merger, while state commissioners are not expected to make a final decision until next year.
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‘Vape Disposal Day’ set this Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services is hosting “Vape Disposal Day,” in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Bristol Police Department, on Saturday, Oct. 24. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the city hall. The drug take-back program gives residents a convenient opportunity to dispose...
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Morristown passes new data center plan
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — At the city council meeting Tuesday night, Morristown put a plan in place that allows data centers, but limits them to be at least 500 feet away from any residential property or district and any school or occupied governmental building. It also requires all equipment associated...
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Info campaign to focus on bears and bear-proof barrels
The Board of Public Works discussed bear proof trash barrels at its monthly meeting last Thursday night at City Hall. A bear proof barrel and life size bear cutout will be displayed in city hall as part of an informational campaign. Akiebia Hicks of CT DEEP’s wildlife division spoke to...
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Renovations to Kingsport Public Library continue
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Crews are continuing to work to make the updates needed for the Kingsport Public Library as it prepares to reopen next year. Stephanie Griffin, manager of the Kingsport Library and Archives, said that after months of work, the new library is beginning to take shape. “So, there’s been a lot of […]