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ETSU offering summer camp programs for high school students
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – If you have a high school student looking for a leg up on the college scene, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is offering two summer programs. It’s for freshmen through seniors and registration is open now. The Applied Stem Foundations program is three weeks long. It’s limited to 100 people […]
Future Rotary Bicycle Playground receives new home
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn (WJHL)—In July last year, plans for a bicycle playground and dog park were announced. The park’s original location was on the corner of Legion Street and State of Franklin Road, but it couldn’t serve as a permanent spot. “That was going to be semi-permanent, and if [the city] ever needed that for […]
Local law enforcement reaction to new legislation allowing teachers to be armed in school
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE (WCYB) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed legislation that will allow teachers to bring guns into school and many people are left wondering what are the reactions from local law enforcement. It's all going to come down to strict scrutiny and management of the director of...
Unaka Elementary releases third nine weeks honor roll
Unaka Elementary School announces the honor roll for the third nine weeks of school. THIRD GRADE All A’s – Brylee Collins A & B’s – Natalie Coppola, Carolina Crockett, Bella Gifford, Brynlee Huggins, Brayden Marlowe, Carter Westberry, Paisley Williams FOURTH GRADE All A’s – Chloe Campbell, Emma Dugger, Hope Scherer, Baylee Wilson A & B’s […] The post Unaka Elementary releases third nine weeks honor roll appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
City school board OKs $36M budget that includes 4.5 percent raise for all staff
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The Elizabethton City School Board on Thursday passed a $36,259,561 budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the first full year under the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement, which was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee in May 2022. “This was a very challenging budget for many aspects,” Director of […] The post City school board OKs $36M budget that includes 4.5 percent raise for all staff appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Local musician set to release first album — ‘Heroes & Friends’
By Lynn J. Richardson In the works for nearly two years, local musician Daniel Grindstaff’s record label, Bonfire Music Group, is about to launch his first album. Since June 2023, Grindstaff has been teasing the public, releasing one song at a time from his upcoming “Heroes & Friends,” album, and so far, each cut has […] The post Local musician set to release first album — ‘Heroes & Friends’ appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
TBI: Missing Johnson City woman found safe in North Carolina
UPDATE: According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Lila Berry was found safe. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for Lila Berry, 75, of Johnson City on Saturday. Berry is 5 feet 3 inches tall and 210 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes and glasses. […]
5 accused of attacking man with baseball bat, brass knuckles, and skillet
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (TCD) -- Five people face charges after allegedly attacking a 29-year-old man in 2023 with a baseball bat, brass knuckles, and a skillet, causing a skull fracture. According to a news release from the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, on Aug. 19, 2023, deputies responded to the Stoney Creek...
Vols crush four homers in win over Gamecocks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – No. 1 Tennessee baseball flexed its offensive muscle against No. 23 South Carolina on Thursday, opening the series with a 9-3 win. The Big Orange mashed four home runs, including a pair from Christian Moore in the victory. The Gamecocks’ Ethan Petry started the scoring in the first with a solo […]
Johnson City Public Library to host Summer Reading program
Julia Turpin with the Johnson City Public Library, gives us all the details on the Summer Reading Program that will kick off on June 3rd! Watch the video to learn more about this important and fun way to keep your children involved in reading this Summer!. For more information go...
Johnson City woman part of TBI Silver Alert found safe
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — UPDATE: The TBI reports Lila Berry has been found safe. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Saturday afternoon for a missing woman from Johnson City. Investigators are looking for 75-year-old Lila Berry. She is 5 feet, 3 inches and 210 pounds. Investigators...
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