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Tennessee High seniors return to elementary, middle schools ahead of graduation
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee High School seniors participated in a walk through their elementary and middle schools on Thursday. The tradition allows graduating seniors the opportunity to return to their former schools to walk the halls once again. Younger students cheered on the seniors as they walked through the halls in their cap and […]
Four owl chicks rehomed in Scott County, Virginia thanks to wildlife officials
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A tree removal service in Scott County, Virginia discovered four owl chicks while working, and thanks to local wildlife officials, the family was built a new nest and rehomed. A social media post by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) said the situation unfolded in April, and Virginia Conservation […]
Traffic Alert: Racks by the Tracks road closures
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several road closures have been announced ahead of the 15th annual Racks by the Tracks Festival on Saturday. Beginning Friday at 3 p.m., Clinchfield Street from West Center Street to Press Street will close. All lanes will be closed to traffic and remain closed for the duration of the festival. The […]
Bristol, Virginia economic growth building momentum
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Economic development is key to the growth of any region, but it's also something that requires an extreme amount of patience. "Economic development moves extremely slow," said Mack Chapman, the Economic Development Specialist for the city of Bristol, Virginia. In Bristol, Virginia the Bristol Casino;...
Bristol Casino posts average revenue month in April
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol Casino posted an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $13.9 million in April, a month after a record-shattering March AGI of $16.3 million, according to a report released Wednesday by the Virginia Lottery. The total was slightly above the average monthly income of $13.6 million since the casino opened at […]
Sullivan County Schools asks for over $6 million to increase teacher pay
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Wednesday’s Sullivan County Budget Committee meeting was packed with county teachers as the director of schools asked county commissioners for money to raise teacher salaries. This big ask is one that could result in raising taxes. Sullivan County Schools asked for $6,236,935 in funding to raise teacher salaries. This is on […]
Downtown Bristol buzzes with excitement as In the Pines festival approaches
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — We're less than one month out from the In the Pines festival in downtown Bristol. Organizers call the lineup the “best in country music and beyond.”. Dwight Yoakam, Elle King, Paul Cauthen, and Wyatt Flores will be sharing the stage on Saturday, June 1st.
Virginia budget allocates $26M for Bristol landfill cleanup, city leaders express relief
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — State funding is expected to play an important role when it comes to ongoing remediation efforts at the Bristol, Virginia landfill. As work continues, the price tag grows. Bristol, Virginia city leaders told News 5 previously, that costs have been estimated at roughly $60 million.
Sullivan County Democrats to host food drive benefiting Hunger First
BRISTOL, Tenn. — The Sullivan County Democrats are hosting a food drive this weekend to benefit Hunger First in Kingsport. Each month for the past few years, the party has put together food bags to help those in need. Each bag contains two different proteins, one fruit, one snack,...
Neighbors raise concerns over proposed Sullivan County quarry
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 90 acres of land are up for rezoning in Sullivan County with plans for it to be a quarry. Some neighbors are shocked by the news of the proposed project, only hearing about it just recently. The land is off Sullivan Gardens Parkway, and if rezoning is approved, is […]
Kingsport BOE advances proposed drug testing policy
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Board of Education approved on first reading a random drug testing policy for high school students who participate in extracurricular activities. Under the proposed policy, extracurricular activities would include athletics, cheerleading and spirit, competitive band, clubs, student leadership positions and more. If a student tests positive, they would not […]
Brightspeed launches state-of-the-art fiber internet service in Johnson City and Tri-Cities area
JOHNSON CITY – Brightspeed, the nation’s fourth-largest fiber broadband builder, reached a significant milestone today alongside local leaders from across the Tri-Cities area and Northeast Tennessee. The company, joined by state lawmakers, local dignitaries, community leaders, and Brightspeed employees, officially unveiled the state-of-the-art Brightspeed Fiber Internet service with a ribbon cutting at 3417 North Roan […] The post Brightspeed launches state-of-the-art fiber internet service in Johnson City and Tri-Cities area appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Bristol, Virginia seeks balance in housing, focuses on needed workforce homes
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — For those considering a move to Bristol, Virginia, some may find their options limited. According to Zillow, the average home value in Bristol, Virginia is nearly $191,000, up 10% during the past year. Housing -- or a lack of housing options, is something Bristol, Virginia...
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