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2026 Veterans Day discounts and freebies in Central, Southwest Virginia

Many across the nation will come together on Veterans Day to honor heroes for their selfless service. While every day is an opportunity to appreciate veterans for all they have sacrificed for this country, Veterans Day is the perfect time to do so. Here’s a breakdown of Veterans Day discounts...

Roanoke, VA · 1d
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The Cool Down

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Low-income Southwest Virginia seniors can get heating aid covering a full winter electric bill

"It's going to take organizations coming together to care for individuals and keep them warm."

Norton, VA · 1d

FireEngineering.com

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KY Mayor Announces New Interim Fire Chief Amid Firing of Department Heads

LONDON — In the wake of last week’s General Election, London Mayor Tracie Handley has named a new acting fire chief after terminating the employment of previous Chief Donnie Hale and Assistant Chief Brandon Wagers. Marc Rudder is the city’s new Acting Fire Chief. Mayor Handley announced...

London, KY · 1d

LEX18 News

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Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations, asks commission to dismiss charges

Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations stemming from his handling of an attorney who posted a social media video, asks Judicial Conduct Commission to dismiss charges

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LEX18 News

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Kentucky measles cases climb to 207; Christian County reports 66 cases

Kentucky has now reported 207 confirmed measles cases in 2026, as the state continues to deal with its largest measles outbreak in decades.

Kentucky · 1d

Mother Jones

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Democrats Finally Lost Their Last State House Seat in Rural Kentucky

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Eastern Kentucky Democrats used to brag that when the 1972 results came in, Richard Nixon had won nearly everywhere except for Massachusetts and Floyd County. It’s been a...

Kentucky · 1d

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New Kingsport Bridge will connect Brickyard Park to downtown

The City of Kingsport is getting a major boost to help connect Brickyard Park to downtown. Federal officials have awarded the city 5.6 million dollars to build a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the CSX railroad tracks. The bridge will link Brickyard Park directly to Centennial Park downtown. Local transportation officials say the project will give walkers and cyclists a much safer way to cross the tracks, while hopefully bringing more foot traffic to downtown shops and restaurants. As part of the deal with CSX, the existing street-level vehicle crossing will be permanently closed once the bridge is built. Kingsport will pitch in 1.4 million dollars to match the federal grant, adding to 2.6 million already secured from the state. Design work is finished, and construction is expected to kick off in 2027.

Kingsport, TN · 1d

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U.S. House District 5 Lead Changes Again as Provisional Ballots Are Counted

Updated 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11: The N.C. State Board of Elections’ results site shows Democrat Chuck Hubbard ahead of Rep. Virginia Foxx by 325 votes in the 5th Congressional District, with all 230 precincts reporting. The totals include provisional ballots counted Tuesday in most of the district’s counties; Rockingham County’s provisional results had not yet been posted to the site. This story has been updated with the latest figures.

Watauga County, NC · 23h

WJHL

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Kingsport City Schools provides update on new Lynn Garden elementary school

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new elementary school is set to be constructed at the site of the Lynn View Community Center. Andy True, Assistant Superintendent of Kingsport City Schools, said crews are currently working on asbestos abatement, a step which needs to be taken first before demolition and other work can happen. “When it […]

Kingsport, TN · 1d

The Rogersville Review

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Mt. Carmel Elementary gets veteran visit

MOUNT CARMEL — Mount Carmel Elementary fourth-grade students recently participated in a lesson that will stay with them for many years. Joe McCann, a local veteran of the US Marine Corps, visited with the fourth-grade class at MCES not long before Veterans Day, speaking to them about the importance of the American flag and what it represents. McCann demonstrated how to properly raise and take down the flag, and the reasons why and how a flag is sometimes retired. Students were taught the proper steps in folding the flag, and some students were allowed to participate in the folding process. He explained what “half staff” meant, and why the flag is sometimes raised only to half staff. Having served in the Marine Corps, Joe was honored to spend some time with the students. “It’s an honor to be asked to come and share this with students. Our flag represents so much and means a lot to me,” McCann stated. He took time for questions and even some stories from the students, many of whom had family members of their own who had served in the military. “With every fold, our flag tells a proud story,” author unknown. ~Submitted by Mt.

Mt Carmel, TN · 2d

WJHL

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Christmas Connection returning to Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – It’s already time to start thinking about Christmas, and luckily, there’s an opportunity in the Model City that allows people to get all their shopping done in one spot. ‘Christmas Connection’ is back for its 47th year. The free event is a tradition in Kingsport that welcomes a variety of skilled […]

Kingsport, TN · 2d

WJHL

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Downtown Johnson City shop owner wins first place in National Main Street America Pitch Competition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The co-founder of The Generalist in downtown Johnson City won first place and $10,000 in a national contest that teaches small business owners how to find and use funding. Lora Eshbach pitched live to a national panel of judges on Nov. 4 after passing through a 12-week competition that started […]

Johnson City, TN · 22h

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10 Tennessee Towns Where Rising Property Tax Bills Are Putting Pressure On Homeowners

One Tennessee city actually lowered its property tax rate, and many homeowners still expected bigger bills. The reason?. A county reappraisal pushed average property values up by 66 percent. That twist keeps popping up across the state. One small East Tennessee town weighed a 28 percent rate jump. Another little...

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Communities set to honor heroes on Veterans Day

Communities across the Tri-Cities and Southwest Virginia are gearing up to honor our local heroes tomorrow for Veterans Day. At eleven A-M, annual Veterans Day ceremonies kick off at Kingsport’s Veterans Memorial Park and at Veterans Memorial Park in Abingdon, where the Historical Society of Washington County will present a special program on George Washington at Valley Forge. Tributes continue across the region—following weekend parades in Bristol and Johnson City, local schools and civic groups in Bristol, Johnson City, and Jonesborough are hosting student assemblies, community dinners, and flag ceremonies throughout the day.

Abingdon, VA · 1d

WJHL

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Sewer inspection set for next week on North Roan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A sewer inspection by the City of Johnson City is set to begin next week on Monday, Nov. 16, and will shut down one lane on North Roan Street. Inspection work will start between 1808 and 2219 North Roan St. and extend throughout surrounding neighborhoods to the southwest. Gulf Coast […]

Johnson City, TN · 1d

WJHL

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Johnson County students make use of new meat processing center

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson County students are taking advantage of a new meat processing center to learn a useful trade. High school students are able to enroll in a year-long course at the meat processing center, which recently opened. The facility allows students to learn how to process different meats. It also allows […]

Johnson County, TN · 1d

WJHL

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Ballad Health installing metal detectors at hospital entrances to increase safety

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After seeing an increase in threats towards staff and visitors bringing weapons into facilities, Ballad Health will be installing metal detectors at hospital entrances. “It’s very counterintuitive to have people learn to protect themselves and step out of those situations,” said Lisa Carter, president of the Southern Region for Ballad […]

Johnson City, TN · 1d

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TN: BWXT to Expand Workforce, Invest $714M in Washington County in Support of National Security

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and BWXT officials announced the signing of an agreement that supports expansion of BWXT’s facility in Washington County. BWXT will create 181 new jobs, more than doubling their current local workforce, and...

Tennessee · 3d

The Rogersville Review

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Auxilary Unit 231 hosts 71st Veterans Dinner

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 231 has been a part of Rogersville for longer than most people have been alive. The unit was chartered on June 24, 1955, and it wasn’t long after that before it started hosting an annual dinner to recognize Veterans Day. On Saturday night, Unit 231 hosted its 71st annual Veterans Day Dinner for veterans of the US Armed Forces living in Hawkins County and those who support them. The organization, which had just 11 members at the time of its founding, has gone on to make enormous public service contributions in the seven decades that followed. Saturday’s dinner was just one more example of that. The annual dinner is held at the Price Public Community Center & Swift Museum on Spring Street. Unit 231 has been at the forefront of this building’s transition into a community center and is a longtime co-sponsor of it. In the 1950s, they were one of the organizations advocating for making Highway 11W through Hawkins County a four-lane highway. They have worked with Habitat for Humanity, the March of Dimes, and are often seen distributing gifts and holiday food around Christmas, and helping veterans at the VA Hospital in Mountain

Rogersville, TN · 2d

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Greeneville Eye Clinic Closing Effective November 30

Greeneville Eye Clinic will be closing effective November 30. The office is located at 1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Medical Office Building 2, Suite 1000. A letter from the office to patients is being mailed. The letter may be viewed below:. Dear Patient,. We are writing to inform you that Greeneville Eye...

Greeneville, TN · 3d