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Health leaders deal with aftermath of sudden assisted living facility closure
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 20 residents are without permanent homes after the abrupt closure of Sunset Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Mountain City. Both Sullivan County Emergency Management Director Jason Blevins and District Ombudsman for the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Karrie Erick told News Channel 11 they had been […]
Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County School leaders discuss free meals for all students
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools are among the districts in the Tri-Cities that will provide free meals at every school through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. PREVIOUS: LIST: Local Tenn. school districts providing free breakfast, lunch this year Students can get a free breakfast and lunch during school days. […]
Coach Hilton: Consistency is the key to success for West Ridge
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn (WCYB) — The 2023 season seemed like it was a little bit of a disappointment at least on paper for the West Ridge football team, but records don't always tell the full story. After starting the season 4-1, injuries lead to Wolves limping down the stretch to...
West Ridge's Tatum ready to excel in shift to tight end
BLOUNTVILLE — Opposing defenses could struggle to contain West Ridge senior Trent Tatum in his new position. Tatum will see some playing time at tight end for the Wolves this season, sliding over from his familiar spot at offensive tackle. Already established as a force in the trenches, Tatum now has the opportunity to become a threat in the Wolves’ passing game.
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Local Democratic delegate ‘excited’ to support Harris as presidential candidate
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Sullivan County Democratic Party Chari Terry Marek was one of dozens of Tennessee Democratic delegates who joined a previously scheduled call yesterday, hours after President Joe Biden announced he would not accept or seek his party’s nomination for president. Very quickly, Marek told News Channel 11, the state delegates rallied around […]
Sullivan County Commission hears concerns from school staff and little league
BLOUNTVILLE — The Sullivan County Commission meeting on Thursday saw significant attendance from staff members of Sullivan County Schools and Blountville Little League, with many speaking during public comment in support of their respective organizations. On Thursday, the commission reviewed the newly proposed 2024-25 school budget, which utilizes $6.8...
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