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Fundraising concert taking place in Kingsport on Nov. 9
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greeneville-based group Dugger Band is hosting a fundraising concert in Kingsport for those affected by Hurricane Helene. The benefit concert will take place on Nov. 9 at the Kingsport Renaissance Center (1200 East Center Street). The concert is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Local artist Adam Clouse and Nashville artist […]
Court records: Employer of accused looters says he sent men to property to check damage
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The man who employs the eight men who were accused of looting in Washington County, Tennessee after flooding has testified that he sent them to his property to survey the damage. On Sept. 28, eight men were arrested in the Corby Bridge area, where flooding from Hurricane Helene had seriously […]
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol hiring for hundreds of jobs ahead of grand opening
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is only a few weeks away from its grand opening, and the casino’s president said there are still hundreds of job openings to fill. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has scheduled its grand opening for Nov. 14. On Tuesday, the casino hosted […]
Early voting setting records in some Northeast Tennessee counties
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Although several local elections are on the ballot in East Tennessee, election commissioners agree that the presidential race is attracting voters. Carter County is reporting a record turnout, while Unicoi County election commission officials say they are leading the state in the percentage of registered voters casting their ballot for five days. […]
David Crockett Birthplace State Park remains closed indefinitely following Hurricane Helene
LIMESTONE, Tenn. — The David Crockett Birthplace State Park remains closed indefinitely following the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Park rangers said the Nolichucky River rose 33 feet, destroying some shelters and filling those that remain with mud. The recently remodeled visitors center also received major damage. "It's going to...
Nitric acid release at Holston Army Ammunition Plant posed no danger to community, plant says
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP) said a chemical release at the facility on Tuesday night did not pose a threat to the public. In a social media post, the plant reported a nitric acid release. “There is no danger to the community around the plant,” HSAAP said in the post. A […]
TDOT: Broad Street bridge analysis nearly complete
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) hopes to complete its analysis of the closed Broad Street bridge in Elizabethton this week. According to a TDOT spokesperson, crews are planning to finish the structural analysis this week, which will inform the department on what next steps to take. TDOT told News Channel 11 that […]
250 employees: Six Erwin industries’ future in limbo amid wreckage
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — With dried mud more than a foot deep at his feet, twisted sheet metal just outside and massive storage tanks strewn about like toys tossed by a toddler, Perry Muse pointed to the top of a brown line along a wall in the Erwin Foam Products facility. “The water level is […]
Holston Medical Group introduces new patient experience tools
KINGSPORT – Today, Holston Medical Group (HMG) announced the addition of Clearwave patient experience (PX) technology, which includes online appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, registration, and kiosk check-in to its offices to streamline administrative processes and improve the patient experience. The rollout of these tools supports HMG’s ability to exceed all expectations for accessibility, convenience, and […] The post Holston Medical Group introduces new patient experience tools appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Jackson Theatre Reopens After Decade-Long Renovation, Promising a Weekend of Celebration
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — The long-awaited reopening of the historic Jackson Theatre in downtown Jonesborough is finally here after a decade of renovation efforts. The fully restored venue, originally the town’s only theater from the 1920s to the 1960s, will be celebrated with a weekend-long grand opening featuring live performances, exclusive tours, and a tribute to the theater's rich cultural legacy. The event, which begins on Friday, November 15, will culminate years of work to restore the theater to its former glory and reintroduce it as a hub for the arts in Tennessee’s oldest town.
Roadblocks and Challenges in Converting Former Budget Inn for Flood Victims
UNICOI, Tenn. — Local officials report that efforts to convert the long-closed Budget Inn on Golf Course Road into housing for flood victims are encountering significant roadblocks. Property owner Shawn Miller had initially planned to sell the building earlier this year. Still, after witnessing the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, he shifted gears and offered the property for temporary housing via social media.
Tennessee students attend FFA convention after Hurricane Helene ravages hometown
INDIANAPOLIS — It's a conference FFA students look forward to every year. "Being here with all the other FFA members and really seeing the bigger picture," said Laney Rogers, part of the Erwin FFA in Tennessee. The youth organization helps prepare students for leadership, personal growth and career success...
FEMA has processed more than 9,500 disaster assistance applications in East TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Thousands of people have had their applications for help processed in Upper East Tennessee after Hurricane Helene brought historic and deadly flooding to the region. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has processed 9,533 disaster applications from the Tennessee counties most impacted by the storm...
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