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Outdoor Notes: Cherokee fishing team second in Southeast Championships
KINGSTON — Cherokee anglers Jacob Berryhill and Isaac Chandler wrapped up the Southeast trail season with a second-place finish (14.19 pounds) at the Southeast Tennessee BASS Nation High School/Youth Divisions Championship on Watts Bar Lake on Saturday. Their boat captain is Randy Berryhill. Their big fish was 4.33 pounds — third best in the tournament. Despite a challenging weather season, the pair ended up fourth in the final standings with...
Chiefs, Falcons prepping for state
The field is set for the TSSAA Class AA State Track and Field Championships next week in Murfreesboro — and athletes from Cherokee and Volunteer are prepping for the competition. The Class AA meet will be held Tuesday, May 21, at Dean Hayes Stadium on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. Field events begin at 9 a.m. (CT). The Class A 3200 is scheduled for 8 a.m., but all other running events begin at 4 p.m. ...
Rise of short-term rentals in Greene Co. prompt city, county leaders to look deeper into regulations
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Short-term rental properties have been increasing all over Greene County. Greeneville City Mayor Cal Doty says there are at least 200 active now. Mayor Doty told News Channel 11 that he believes there is a need for more short-term rental properties, but regulating them can be a challenge. The city recently […]
Prep Roundup: Greeneville, University High punch tickets to state; Local softball, soccer teams win regional
(WJHL) – It was a jam-packed Thursday in the Tennessee high school ranks, as baseball, softball and soccer playoffs continued. Greeneville baseball will return to the Class 3A state tournament to defend its title, as they swept last season’s Class 2A champs, Union County. The Greene Devils took Game 1, 8-0, before clinching a state […]
No serious injuries after three juveniles struck by vehicle at Dobyns-Bennett High School
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) reports no serious injuries were sustained after three juveniles crossing the road in front of Dobyns-Bennett High School were reportedly hit by a car Wednesday. A news release from the KPD said the incident took place at around 2:50 p.m. at a crosswalk on East Center […]
Lady Huskies Stymied In Sectional Game
BAILEYTON — After a stellar post season run, North Greene hit a brick wall in the Class A Sectional game on Friday at home. That brick wall was Wartburg Central’s pitcher Braylen Melton, who pitched a one-hitter to end the Lady Huskies’ season with a 7-0 win. Melton pitched a complete game, striking out 12 and walked none. "They were ready for us today,” North Greene coach Danny Weems said,...
Volunteer Speedway ushers in 50th anniversary season
BULLS GAP — Volunteer Speedway ushered in its 50th anniversary season with the first local racing program of the year on Saturday with the postponed “May the Fourth Be With You” event. Travis Fultz won the 25-lap Sportsman Late Model race, ahead of Tim Maupin, Warren McMahan, Mason Bare and Conner Pate in the top five. Donovan Long won the 20-lap Street Stock event, with Bobbie Petty, Austin Atkins, Vic...
North Greene beats Cloudland in Region title, clinches home field for sectionals
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — For the sixth time this season, the softball diamond would open play to a meeting between North Greene and Cloudland. In an afternoon matinee on Thursday, it was for all the marbles of a region crown and the right to home field in the sectional round.
County Track Stars Compete In Pentathlon, Decathlon
MURFREESBORO — South Greene had four athletes compete in the TSSAA Division 1 Decathlon and Pentathlon at Middle Tennessee State University on Wednesday in Murfreesboro. Ava Clark finished in fifth place in the Class A girls pentathlon with 2,322 total points, Natalie Freise took seventh with 2,101 points and Alexis Gabbard claimed 10th with 1,887 points. Zackriah Duncan took 10th in the boys decathlon with a point total of 3,659. Clark took second in high jump, clearing 4-8, fourth in the 800, with a time...
Woman attempts robberies at multiple convenience stores in Morristown on Mother’s Day
The Morristown Police Department is investigating after a woman reportedly armed with a weapon tried to rob three convenience stores Sunday. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from one of the stores.
Volunteer High School receives new kiln for art room, announces silent auction
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Volunteer High School (VHS) is celebrating the addition of its new kiln after months of collaboration and fundraising, said VHS teacher Gary Hensley. After the old kiln stopped working, Hensley and his classes teamed up with another class to raise money for a new one in the art room. Hensley […]
Devils Sweep Union County To Reach State Tourney
The Greeneville Greene Devils are dogpiling again, which means their quest to repeat as Class 3A baseball state champions has picked up steam. On Thursday at Pioneer Park, the Devils dumped Union County twice in a sectional doubleheader – 8-0 in the first game, 8-1 in the second game – to punch their return ticket to the state tournament in Murfreesboro. Greeneville, now 24-12, will open the state tourney against...
Greeneville third grader celebrates Tenn under 10 achievement
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Joseph Beltran, a third-grade student at Hal Henard Elementary, was recognized for his achievements in writing and reading Thursday. “In the beginning, Joseph struggled a little bit, and I noticed that it was a lack of confidence. So we worked on building confidence,” said Finette Craft, Joseph’s third-grade ELA teacher. “Around […]
Sports briefs: Tryouts coming up soon in multiple sports
Tryouts for two girls fall sports are coming up at Cherokee High School. Cherokee High School will hold its girls basketball tryouts for the 2024-25 school year on Thursday, May 23, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the school gym. To learn more, contact Jason Lawson at jason.lawson@hck12.net or 423-272-6507. Cherokee will hold volleyball tryouts on May 30-31 from 3-5 p.m. in the school gym. Doors will open 30 minutes before the...
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