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Local farm’s coffee and ice cream shop held soft opening Sunday
FALL BRANCH, Tenn. (WJHL) – A local farm in the region held a soft opening for guests as they showcased an ice cream and coffee shop on Sunday. Moos and Coos, located at 109 Lyman Brown Road in Fall Branch, TN, on Lochan Zanda Highlands Farm, is the on-site shop that will offer ice cream […]
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It’s Just Business: United Flow Technologies acquires manufacturers’ representative firm, and more
Business acquisitions can establish a deep foothold in a new market for the acquiring company. In this edition of It’s Just Business, we’ve rounded up five recent acquisitions in the manufacturing space. Acquisition: IPG Photonics Corporation has entered a binding offer to acquire Lumibird Medical for €300 million...
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Roundtable Focuses on Cattle Farmers in Botetourt County
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New businesses coming to downtown Johnson City while others expand
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City is no stranger to growth, and the same applies to its downtown business scene. Between 2025 and 2026, downtown Johnson City has welcomed 19 new businesses and seen four current businesses expand. “It’s been really exciting to see how many businesses have joined downtown, especially in the last […]
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Pumpkin farms prep for opening of fall harvest season
NORTHEAST, Tenn. (WJHL) – Fall is just around the corner and that means local farms are making final preparations to welcome families through their gates for pumpkin patches, harvests and fall activities. At Fender’s Farm in Jonesborough, Owner Carroll Fender told News Channel 11 that they started preparing for this fall season last November. “We […]
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Squirrel Causes Morning Power Outage
The Greeneville Energy Authority says a squirrel was the cause of a morning power outage that affected around 1,000 people this morning. The outage started around 7AM and affected customers on and around Irish Street, East McKee Street, Bernard Avenue, Main Street and South Main Street. The incident caused minor damage to the GEA electrical system, resulting in an outage that affected a three-phase circuit serving customers in the area.
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New Board Member Chuck Whitfield Attends First GEA Meeting
One new member of the Greeneville Energy Authority Board attended his first meeting Wednesday, while another may do so soon pending City Council approval. Former Laughlin Hospital President and CEO Chuck Whitfield was in attendance for the August meeting of the board, having taken the spot vacated by the retired Willie Anderson.
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You Can Live Comfortably On Social Security In This Tiny North Carolina Mountain Town
Most people spend their retirement years doing math they never wanted to do, calculating whether their fixed income can keep up with a world that keeps getting more expensive. Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is the place where that math finally starts working in your favor. Tucked into the Blue Ridge...
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Honey & Hem, Together in Style
Honey & Hem is one of Rogersville’s newest businesses, having opened in late July. It is located at 7138 Highway 11W, Suite 2. Meshia Cheatham is the owner. She opened the shop because she saw the need for a clothing store in Rogersville. Honey and Hem specializes in plus-size ladies and big and tall men’s clothing. Meshia is a Hawkins County native, and grew up in Mooresburg, where she still lives. She still works full-time in addition to running the shop. Meshia said “I opened a plus-size shop because everyone needs to feel beautiful and confident in clothes they love. As a plus-size woman, I know that feeling good about how you look is important. There isn’t a lot of clothing to choose from in the area.” Meshia’s faith is a driving force in her business. Cards, devotionals, Bible bookmarks and Bible story books are available. There is also a jar with a sign that reads “Tell me about your Jesus.” Kids can put a note in the jar, or quote a Bible verse or sing a song to get a small prize. Honey & Hem has a selection of dresses. They stock a variety of men’s clothes. They sell
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Sumter Search For Greeneville City Manager Officially Underway
Sumter Local Government Consulting has officially begun the search for a new City Manager for the Town of Greeneville. Sumter posted employment information for the job Tuesday on its website while also posting to several search sites nationwide as well as utilizing its own extensive email list to garner interest from potential candidates.
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Water ‘termination notices’ mailed in error
Termination notices were mailed in error to Bristol water customers in District 3, a notice from the Bristol Water and Sewer Department announced at 8:30 a.m. this morning. The notice reads: “It has come to our attention that District 3 customers with outstanding August bills were emailed a Termination Notice this morning due to a technical issue. Please disregard. The August bills must be paid on or before 8/30 to avoid a late penalty, but these bills are not subject to shut off. We apologize for the inconvenience. Sincerely, The Bristol Water and Sewer Department.”
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New 2026 IRS Limits Let High-Income Tri-Cities Earners Shelter Record Amounts for Retirement - Most Don't Know the Numbers Changed
Johnson City, TN - The IRS has raised the ceiling on how much high-income earners and business owners can shelter for retirement in 2026, and Legacy Life Planning says most Tri-Cities professionals who could benefit have no idea the numbers moved. Under IRS Notice 2025-67, issued November 13, 2025, the...
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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 […]