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VIDEO: Fully engulfed barn fire in Limestone prompts multi-agency response
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Limestone Volunteer Fire Department and several other agencies responded to a fully engulfed barn fire on Saturday morning with flames and smoke visible in the sky several homes away. The Limestone VFD said crews responded to the barn fire near the intersection of Washington College Road and Bill West Road […]
Carter County BOE votes to close Little Milligan Elementary
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – On Thursday, the Carter County Board of Education reconsidered their initial vote to close Little Milligan Elementary, but ultimately decided to still close the school due to budget reasons. Director of Schools, Dr. Brandon Carpenter said because of the community’s concern, the board wanted to have the full picture before making […]
Regional, Sectional games take the stage in East Tennessee on Thursday
While weather played another factor in moving games around in the region on Wednesday, it has set up a gauntlet of big time postseason games on the Tennessee side of the state line. With Region Final soccer games already set, some Sectional baseball games and Region Final softball games have...
ETSU offering summer camp programs for high school students
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – If you have a high school student looking for a leg up on the college scene, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is offering two summer programs. It’s for freshmen through seniors and registration is open now. The Applied Stem Foundations program is three weeks long. It’s limited to 100 people […]
Elizabethton City Schools to receive a $3.75 million athletic training facility
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Elizabethton City Schools is gaining a cutting-edge athletic training facility worth $3.75 million, according to a release from Elizabethton City Schools (ECS). The new 18,000-square-foot field house will feature the following, provided by the release: The funds for the field house come from the school system and the City of Elizabethton […]
Future Rotary Bicycle Playground receives new home
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn (WJHL)—In July last year, plans for a bicycle playground and dog park were announced. The park’s original location was on the corner of Legion Street and State of Franklin Road, but it couldn’t serve as a permanent spot. “That was going to be semi-permanent, and if [the city] ever needed that for […]
Local law enforcement reaction to new legislation allowing teachers to be armed in school
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE (WCYB) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed legislation that will allow teachers to bring guns into school and many people are left wondering what are the reactions from local law enforcement. It's all going to come down to strict scrutiny and management of the director of...
Tri-Cities home construction pace still on upswing
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — New home construction permits in three of the region's busiest areas are outpacing 2023 numbers through the first third of the year, while average values are down slightly after steep increases from 2022 to 2023.
Erwin police hires first Black officer in its 133 year history
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Erwin Police Department was established in 1891 and is still making historical strides. Just six weeks ago, Roger Antone was hired as the first Black police officer there, and he says he is enjoying his new job. “I love it,” Antone said. “I’m glad I made the move over here.” […]
ETSU trounces Miami (OH), turns attention to SoCon Tournament
OXFORD, OH (WJHL) – The Bucs closed out the regular season with a convincing 10-2 win over the RedHawks on Saturday to secure one last series victory in 2024. The home team struck first in the opening frame, but a five-run fourth inning catapulted ETSU in front – and they never looked back. Blake Jacklin […]
Rainy weather puts a hold on playoff baseball and softball across the region
Mother nature did not agree with playoff baseball and softball across the region on Wednesday as several games were forced to be moved back to Thursday. While a whole slate was set on both sides of the state line, Dobyns-Bennett softball and Science Hill baseball seemed to be the lucky ones who were able to take the field.
Former state lawmaker Campbell challenges dismissal of public records case
By J. Holly McCall Tennessee Lookout A former Tennessee state representative is challenging the dismissal of his open records case dealing with an investigation into his alleged workplace harassment. Scotty Campbell, a Johnson City Republican, resigned from the legislature in April 2023 amid accusations he harassed two legislative interns. But in a lawsuit filed in […] The post Former state lawmaker Campbell challenges dismissal of public records case appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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