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Bristol is now home to a new Construction Trades School
The Virginia Construction Trades Academy (VCTA) is an exciting new school in Bristol, Virginia that provides hands-on-training in the construction trades. The new trades school offers nine (9) construction trades for the Tri-Cities. The programs are designed as full-time, 40 hours per week for 16 weeks with real-world, hands-on education....
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100th Appalachian Fair continues to provide positive impacts for agriculture
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The 100th edition of the Appalachian Fair is now here with new features for fairgoers. But one thing that remains consistent is the cattle and other livestock that play a key role at the fair. “Our emphasis is on locally produced meat, sheep, dairy, you know what you’re getting with these […]
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Local Pizza Inn Operators Recognized As National Franchisees Of The Year
Greeneville’s Pizza Inn restaurant’s owner Kyle Moore and director of operations Johnny Jones have been recognized as the chain’s franchisees of the year. The Franchisee of the Year Award is one of Pizza Inn’s highest annual honors and recognizes exemplary dedication to customer satisfaction, community service, team leadership, and outstanding contributions to the Pizza Inn system.
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East Tennessee business 'Bandit Lites' makes global impact in music industry
One business with East Tennessee roots is making an impact in the music industry across the world. Bandit Lites started in Kingsport, grew into Knoxville and eventually expanded to Nashville. The company now runs up to 50 tours at a time. The company is working on summer shows, including Jason...
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The Li’l Plant Shop Bus featured vendor at Bristol Farmers Market, Aug 22; vote ongoing for ‘People’s Choice’ market
This weekend, Saturday, Aug. 22, the Bristol Farmers Market has for its featured vendor the Li’l Plant Shop’s Plant Bus. Plants, gardening and building connections through nature are on the agenda. The week’s Bristol Farmers Market, located at the Express Kitchens Factory Outlet parking lot off South Street...
The US Sun
Goodwill store will look different to customers under ‘new aisles’ pledge
GOODWILL will offer more products to shoppers under a new store pledge. It comes as the charity chain prepares to open its “largest retail store in the Tri-Cities” in Johnson City, Tennessee, tomorrow. According to the company, the new store will look different thanks to an expanded product...
The Avery Journal-Times
MCC's Helms promoted to associate vice president of economic, workforce development
SPRUCE PINE — After 26 years of serving Mayland Community College as an instructor and administrator, Chris Helms has been promoted to associate vice president of economic and workforce development, where he will help lead the college’s efforts to connect education and training with workforce needs and economic opportunity across Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties. The promotion marks a new chapter in a Mayland career that began in the classroom in 2000 and has grown alongside the college’s work with employers, public schools, public safety agencies, correctional programs and communities throughout the region. Helms began his career at Mayland as an instructor. In fall 2010, he became dean of applied technology for curriculum programs. In 2011, he was named dean of continuing education for Mitchell County and prison programs, a position he held for the past 15 years. During that time, Helms said one of his proudest accomplishments has not been a single program or initiative, but the relationships and trust he has built throughout the communities Mayland serves. “I have worked hard to build relationships and trust with our public safety and correctional programs, along with businesses, the public schools and community folks looking to further their education by
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Mtn. View Auto Group acquires Dutch Miller Nissan in Tennessee
Mtn. View Auto Group has acquired Dutch Miller Nissan in Bristol, Tennessee, from Dutch Miller Automotive Group. The dealership has been renamed Mtn. View Nissan of Bristol, with Performance Brokerage Services serving as the exclusive sell-side advisor. The transaction adds a Nissan franchise to Mtn. View Auto Group’s portfolio.
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Largest Goodwill store in Tri-Cities grand opening announced
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – On Monday, the Goodwill Industries of Tenneva announced a grand opening ribbon-cutting for its “largest retail store in the Tri-Cities.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. at 3108 E. Oakland Ave. in Johnson City, with doors opening to shoppers at 9, according to Goodwill Tenneva. […]
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Thousands without power as storms move through region
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Thousands are without power in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia as storms roll through the region. According to Appalachian Power's outage map, more than 4,000 customers are without power in the Kingsport area. Appalachian Power also reported that 2,007 customers were experiencing outages in Washington...
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Thousands without power as storms move through region
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Thousands are without power in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia as storms roll through the region. According to Appalachian Power’s outage map, more than 4,000 customers are without power in the Kingsport area. Appalachian Power also reported that 2,007 customers were experiencing outages in Washington County, Virginia as of 7:20 p.m. […]
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‘Connect Downtown’ awards micro-grants to 13 Johnson City businesses
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Connect Downtown, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Johnson City, announced Tuesday that 13 area businesses received micro-grants totaling around $35,000. A news release from the city said funding for the grants was made possible through fundraising by Connect Downtown members. Awards range from $650...