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Fort Henry Mall experiencing growth, shifting from retail to entertainment
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – With the announcement of a Tiebreakers location at Fort Henry Mall, just weeks after the opening of the IMAX theater, the mall appears to be experiencing continued growth. John Mulherin, Senior Vice President of Government Relations with Hull Property Group, said his team has been working on altering some of the spaces the […]
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Sam Dong announces expansion of Rogersville operation
It was 19 years ago this month that officials of the Sam Dong Company, Ltd., of Eumseong, South Korea, established a presence in Hawkins County. The company, which makes a wide array of electrical conductivity products in factories around the world, announced Sept. 18, 2007 that it had purchased the former Assured Castings plant in Rogersville. After extensive retrofitting, Sam Dong began operations here in April of 2008, and has been a major employer in the area ever since. It is now going to be even more of one. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Sam Dong officials announced last week that the company will create 22 new jobs and invest $13.5 million in Rogersville. The investment will expand its production capacity of enamel and Continuously Transposed Conductors (CTC) lines at the Hawkins County facility. “Tennessee’s skilled workforce, career development programs and common-sense policies make our state a great place to invest and grow,” said State Rep. Gary Hicks. “Sam Dong has been an important part of our local economy for years, and I’m excited that the company has decided to expand its footprint in Rogersville. I congratulate
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Tennessee official says Flock CEO should be hanged 'publicly for treason’ as controversial cameras face revolt
A county commissioner is going viral after he told a Flock Safety representative at a public meeting that the company's CEO should be hanged for treason, marking a fever-pitch surrounding personal privacy and open public hostility over the nationwide rollout of the controversial surveillance tools. "I believe that Flock right...
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BWXT reports “unexpected wastewater discharge” to TDEC
BWX Technologies said an “unexpected wastewater discharge” occurred last week when a waterline became loose during maintenance at its Jonesborough location. A social media post from the company said a water line came loose during maintenance and caused a wastewater discharge with teams reportedly working to immediately contain the discharge. Environmental sampling was performed and reported the incident to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The letter that was sent to TDEC outlines that around 900 gallons of wastewater flowed onto the floor of a building and made it outside. The wastewater reportedly contained a chemical degreaser and according to BWXT, TDEC found “no reportable environmental concerns” following the incident.
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BWXT: Jonesborough facility experienced ‘unexpected wastewater discharge’
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — BWX Technologies said an “unexpected wastewater discharge” occurred last week when a waterline became loose during maintenance at its Jonesborough facility. According to a social media post by BWXT, a water line that came loose during maintenance caused wastewater to discharge, and teams reportedly worked immediately after to contain the discharge, […]
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A quip that became a successful business
BULLS GAP — Mike Brown went into the fencing business in 1992. Thirty-four years later, Brown’s Custom Fencing & Construction continues to grow. The business is located at 382 Robertson Creek Road in Bulls Gap. Mike remembered, “My dad had about 10 acres here. In the late 1980s, I got out of the Army and wanted to put some cows on the land, so I began putting a fence around it. “I took a break to go to Morristown to get an engagement ring. I had gone to school with a girl who worked at the jewelers. She asked what I was doing now, and I jokingly said that I was in the fencing business. The owner of the store bought a fence from me! I put an ad in the Smokey Mountain Trader and work started coming in. In June of 1992, I quit my factory job, got married and officially went into the fencing business, all in the same month!” Starting out, the company did farm and ranch fencing. Mike said “we were the first around here offering that kind of fencing.” Mike added that he had one helper in the beginning, and within a year he had
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Amazon packages in Big Stone Gap being delivered to old federal building
BIG STONE GAP, VA. (WJHL) – Amazon packages in Big Stone Gap have been piling up — but not at the correct address. Donnie Miller, who lives in Big Stone Gap, said his friend has been waiting for a package for over a week. “My homie actually has a tattoo stencil printer that’s in the […]
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Tiebreakers coming to Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tiebreakers will soon be expanding into the Model City; a new location will open in the Fort Henry Mall. Tiebreakers announced on Tuesday that it will open its second location in the Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport. The first location of the arcade-style attraction is in Johnson City, off North Roan […]
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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...
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This Sprawling Tennessee Flea Market Makes Getting Up Early On The Weekend Worth It
Tucked along Highway 11E in Bluff City, the Tri Cities Flea Market sprawls across multiple buildings and outdoor spaces, creating a treasure hunter’s paradise that opens its doors every Saturday and Sunday at 8 AM. With over 3,600 reviews and a solid 4.4-star rating, this isn’t your average weekend market. Whether you’re hunting for vintage collectibles, sampling award-winning beef jerky, or browsing handmade crafts from local artisans, this place delivers the kind of authentic flea market experience that makes setting an alarm on your day off feel totally worth it.
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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 […]