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TDOT investing millions to fix Northeast Tenn. potholes left by winter storm
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has increased its repaving efforts in Northeast Tennessee and across the state. According to TDOT, crews are continuing to address lingering potholes caused by January’s intense winter storm. TDOT has invested an additional $15 million for 121 projects across Tennessee. Of those projects, 28 […]
Unicoi County High School’s culinary arts class to host ‘Food Truck Thursday’
UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) – A local high school will host ‘Food Truck Thursday’ in the Clinchfield Federal Credit Union parking lot, the credit union said in a social media post. On Thursday, the Unicoi County High School culinary arts classes will host a food truck to showcase the cooking skills students have whipped up this […]
Bake sale on May 11 will benefit First Baptist food pantry
First Baptist Church in Erwin will hold a bake sale to benefit the church’s Main Street Market food pantry on Saturday, May 11. The sale will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The funds will purchase food items for our monthly food box distributions to community members,”...
Fatal head-on collision shuts down section of Interstate 26
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — A tragic two-vehicle crash occurred just before midnight on April 28, prompting a response from officers of the Johnson City Police Department. The incident occurred on Interstate 26 at Exit 17 and involved a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction colliding head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the […] The post Fatal head-on collision shuts down section of Interstate 26 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton High School student takes her first solo flight
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — An Elizabethton High School student is soaring to new heights!. Jordyn Lunceford is a senior in the aviation program at the school. She's completed several classes and the required number of hours to take her first solo flight, which took place on Thursday. Lunceford is...
Local fourth graders participate in ‘Teach Children to Save’ financial workshop
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Local fourth graders participated in “Teach Children to Save” on Thursday. “Teach Children to Save” is a financial education workshop led by Lisa Wright, a CITI representative. Cynthia Smith, the director of community outreach, told News Channel 11 about the activities the students participated in. “The groups and city yesterday […]
Basque Rooftop Bar at Watauga Brewing Company reopens Wednesday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Basque Rooftop Bar at Watauga Brewing Company is reopening on Wednesday. A grand opening event for the bar will be held starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The event is open to the public. News Channel 11 spoke with the executive chef of Watauga Brewing Company, Todd Dawn, who said […]
Nolichucky Opry, Farmers Market to both debut June 7
The Erwin Farmers Market and the Nolichucky Opry will both begin their seasons in downtown Erwin on June 7. The Erwin Farmers Market will run until Aug. 30 and will be held every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The market is operated by RISE Erwin and is held in the parking lot across the street from the Gathering Place park.
High school sports scores and highlights: District baseball takes the stage
High school sports on the diamond was back in full action on Thursday as District Tournament play carried on with local teams vying for tickets to regionals. While some teams got bounced from district play, other advanced straight to this weekend's title games. Meanwhile, things are heating up on the...
C.A.R.E. Center in Greeneville opens thrift store to assist community in need
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The C.A.R.E. Center in Greeneville recently expanded and opened its doors to a brand new location, a thrift store. Every dime that we take in goes back to the care center and helping those in need in the community and that's all needs not just homeless, said organization leader Rhonda Castro.
Camera technology protecting community, officers
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO In a world where everything comes under scrutiny especially as everyone now carries cameras with them everywhere they go on their cell phones, the need for police departments to stay atop technology has never been so critical. The Elizabethton Police Department is one of the departments across the […] The post Camera technology protecting community, officers appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
90-year-old mistake corrected with new historical marker in Washington Co., Tenn.
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Saturday, along the banks of the Nolichucky River in Washington County, Tennessee, a 90-year-old historical mistake was corrected. A historical marker correcting the exact location of John Sevier’s Plum Grove Plantation was unveiled on the north side of the river in the Conklin community. The previous marker, placed in 1934, […]
$11.9M in broadband, digital grants for NE Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — BrightRidge has won a $6.7 million state grant to expand broadband infrastructure as part of an announcement that also includes almost $3 million in various “digital skills, education and workforce” grants for Northeast Tennessee. In addition, Johnson County will receive $2 million under a “connected community facility” program to help convert […]
First responders warn of lawnmower fire dangers
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City firefighters are reminding residents of safety with lawn care equipment after responding to two house fires within a week where both were believed to be caused by lawnmowers catching fire in a garage. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Powell explains that gasoline is always in danger of igniting, but […]
Unicoi’s now-closed Budget Inn owner to sell property after community backlash
UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) — With a “coming soon” sign still hanging at the former Budget Inn, the owner of the property has pulled out of developing it into low-income housing after receiving backlash from the community. Property owner, Shawn Miller, has only been able to repair the retaining wall and roof, and clean out the […]
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