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Grand opening for Brickyard Village in Kingsport set for October
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The former brick plant in Kingsport is being transformed into Brickyard Village and Park with new homes and spaces. Brickyard LLC manager and developer Michael Foley says the development is expected to cost around $140 million to build out. “This is just the first phase, which is 32 single-family houses. But […]
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The Pinnacle sees growth as new businesses prepare to open
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Pinnacle in Bristol is known for its shopping and dining experiences, and with multiple businesses coming, the area is seeing more economic growth. “Books-A-Million just had their ribbon cutting very recently,” said Bretta Morenings, economic development specialist for the City of Bristol. “Dave and Buster’s is getting ready to open […]
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Bristol barbershop celebrates grand opening on Saturday
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new barbershop celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, giving out free haircuts and food to those who stopped by. BRBRShop, located at 1135 Volunteer Pkwy, Suite 6, Bristol, TN, held a car meet-up from noon to 3 p.m. to mark its first days in business in the area; customers could […]
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Living On Social Security Is Actually Possible In This Stunning North Carolina Mountain Town
Here’s a sentence you don’t get to say very often: there’s a mountain town in North Carolina where the scenery is breathtaking, the community is genuine, and your Social Security check might actually be enough to live on comfortably. That town is Spruce Pine, and it’s sitting...
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Rhubarb Mercantile now open in downtown Elizabethton
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Rhubarb Mercantile, a new specialty grocery store in downtown Elizabethton, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. “After a lengthy buildout period, I’m thrilled […]
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Bristol Farmers Market canceled Saturday, Sept 26
This week’s Bristol Farmers Market has been canceled, a post on the farmers market Facebook page announced yesterday. “Due to the weather forecast, the Bristol Farmers Market is cancelled for this Saturday, September 26th. We look forward to seeing everyone at the last two markets for the regular season – 10/3 and 10/10. And mark your calendars for the Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026! Stay safe and dry!”
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This Woman-Owned Kentucky Bookstore Doubles As The Town’S Living Room
Small towns lose bookstores. That is the usual direction of travel. Eastern Kentucky went the other way in 2020, which was an absurd year to open anything. A woman came home from a writing workshop convinced her region deserved a shop of its own. So she opened one on a...
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SOFHA to end UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage participation in 2027
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – State of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA) announced on Tuesday that it was making an “important change” to its UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans. According to a new release from SOFHA, it will no longer participate as an in-network provider with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage starting April 1, 2027. SOFHA stated that it […]
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Eastman Chemical Company pays $51K fine after air permit violations found
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Eastman Chemical Company paid a $51,000 fine after state regulators found multiple air permit violations at its Kingsport plant, according to public documents on the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation website. The order cites missed or undocumented inspections, reporting failures and VOC emissions that...
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Local farmer says higher diesel prices are affecting the agriculture industry
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FACE Amusement Group wins 2025 IAAPA Brass Ring Award
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — FACE Amusement Group, a leading operator of family entertainment centers and attractions across the United States, has received the prestigious IAAPA Brass Ring Excellence Award for Best Talent Acquisition Program, recognizing the company’s innovative and successful approach to recruiting, developing and retaining top talent across its growing portfolio of entertainment destinations.