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Motivation Monday with KD Bowen
Author, Motivational Speaker, and Entrepreneur KD Bowen, stopped by the Daytime studio to discuss the second edition of Mountain Movers, his upcoming speaking events, and all of the great things going on at Fanatics 101! Please check out the video to learn more.
Rain ruins championship chances as games are postponed to Sunday
(WCYB) — A number of local Tennessee district championship games were rescheduled on Saturday due to the weather. While most just cancelled in advance, some had to postpone after getting things started. Science Hill and Daniel Boone hit the turf at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, but were rain delayed...
ETSU to host “Forest For The Trees” documentary
Dr. Kelly Moore and Jordy Whetsell, discuss the new documentary “Forest for the Trees: The Impact of Stigma on Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Substance Use Disorder” that will debut at the Martin Citer’s Powell Recital Hall on May 8th. Please click on and watch the video to learn more about this documentary film.
A Walk in the Park: Winged Deer Park a familiar favorite for Johnson City
As warmer temperatures continue to linger around Johnson City, Winged Deer Park is proving to be a familiar favorite among the community. From hurried joggers lapping the paved walking trail to children enjoying the playground area, Winged Deer truly holds a little something for everyone. Originally a family hay farm,...
#65 ETSU battles but falls to #21 Duke, 4-0, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 4, 2024) – The No. 65 ETSU women’s tennis team saw its season come to an end on Saturday as it fell to No. 21 Duke in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Knoxville. Saturday’s loss wraps up ETSU’s record at 17-8 for 2024. After the Blue Devils secured the doubles […]
Elizabethton teen’s journey to success in SkillsUSA
By Donna Campbell Star Correspondent Kadaogan. Tagumpay. Success. However it is said, Princess Russell is on the path to it. This Filipino native, the daughter of Rusty and Melcar Pingkian Russell of Elizabethton, will compete this summer in public speaking at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. That’s no easy feat considering […] The post Elizabethton teen’s journey to success in SkillsUSA appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Traffic stop yield drugs, pair charged
AVERY COUNTY — On April 22, 2024, narcotics detectives with the Avery County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team conducted a traffic stop in the Ingalls community in efforts to combat illegal narcotics in Avery County, according to an April 30 press release from Sheriff Mike Henley. The vehicle stop resulted in the arrest of Mark King, 56, of Roaring Creek and Kimberly Storie, 47, of Roaring Creek. More than one-half ounce of methamphetamine, Diazepam pills and a firearm were located. According to the release, charges were issued that included possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell and deliver a Schedule IV controlled substance, and carrying a concealed weapon. Henley thanked Lieutenant Kelly Johnson of the Spruce Pine Police Department and his K9 Officer “Tank” for their assistance, according to the release.
Camera technology protecting community, officers
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO In a world where everything comes under scrutiny especially as everyone now carries cameras with them everywhere they go on their cell phones, the need for police departments to stay atop technology has never been so critical. The Elizabethton Police Department is one of the departments across the […] The post Camera technology protecting community, officers appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Scattered showers and a rumble of thunder will be likely this morning, rain will continue
The Storm Team 11 forecast calls for scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder Saturday morning. Additional scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely through the afternoon and evening. The chance of rain will be 80% with a high of 75 degrees. There will be a 50% chance of scattered showers early tonight with a […]
North Greene Earns Rematch With University
BLUFF CITY — The North Greene Huskies lost 11-4 to the University High Buccaneers before defeating the Unaka Rangers 14-1 in the District 1-A tournament on Saturday at Sullivan East High School. With the win over the Rangers, North Greene gets a rematch with University in the district championship at 5 p.m. Monday at Sullivan East. The Huskies will have to beat the Bucs twice to win the title. The...
Science Hill High School students surpass reading goal
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In April, Science Hill High School (SHHS) students participated in a reading challenge to see how many minutes they could accumulate that month. Now, in May, pages are still turning. In April, students concluded the month with 130,666 minutes of reading, surpassing the 20,000 minutes goal Anne Timbs, SHHS library […]
Tennessee men's tennis defeats Memphis, advances in NCAA Tournament
Tennessee men's tennis booked its trip to the Super Regionals on Saturday with a 4-0 win over Memphis. With the win, the No. 7 seed Vols (24-6) advance in the NCAA Tournament. The Vols found themselves in trouble early with Memphis (19-7) threatening on all courts. “Minus the cracked orbital...
Senior Center Schedule
Schedule of activities at the Elizabethton Senior Center, 428 East G Street, for the week of Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10: Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 noon. The billiard room and fitness room are open and no appointments are necessary. Monday: Just Keep Movin’ […] The post Senior Center Schedule appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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