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High school sports: Dobyns-Bennett soccer, Tennessee High softball win district titles
The heat of postseason carried on Thursday as several local teams across the region on both the diamond and pitch clawed their way to regionals in elimination games, while others claimed district crowns. In Bristol, David Crockett survived elimination and punched their ticket to regionals and the District 1-AAA title...
Treasurer, daughter plead guilty to theft charges at Elizabethton Church
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent A treasurer at First Freewill Baptist Church in Elizabethton and his daughter have pleaded guilty to theft charges. On Tuesday, Kenneth Nave, who served as the church’s treasurer, and his daughter, Conner Evans, appeared before Judge Stacy Street in Carter County Criminal Court. With a plea agreement in place, Nave […] The post Treasurer, daughter plead guilty to theft charges at Elizabethton Church appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Music & Miles Half-Marathon preview
Karen Hubbs with The Goose Chase, gives us all the details on this Saturday's running of the Music & Miles Half-Marathon on Elizabethton! Please watch the video to discover more about this fun event, that includes a costume contest. For more information go to musicandmileshalf.com.
Bass tourney to benefit Washington County/ Johnson City Animal Shelter
Candi Cox and Marty White stopped by the Daytime studio, to get us ready for tomorrow’s big Bass Tournament on Boone Lake that will be a fundraiser for the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter!. Call 423-773-6688 for more information.
Sullivan Co. special needs students compete in Patriot Slam baseball game
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The third annual Patriot Slam gave Sullivan County students with special needs a chance to show off their baseball skills. The game was held at Sullivan East High School on Friday morning. Students with special needs from Emmett Elementary, Mary Hughes Elementary, Sullivan East Middle and Sullivan East High School […]
ETSU nursing students score high marks on licensure exams
East Tennessee State University College of Nursing students celebrated a 90% first-time pass-rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) last year, a pass-rate higher than the national average and their highest mark in five years. In the first quarter of 2024, the college’s NCLEX pass rate was even higher at 97%. As the largest […] The post ETSU nursing students score high marks on licensure exams appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
#2 Tennessee Falls 2-1 to No. 10 LSU in the SEC Quarterfinals
AUBURN, Ala. – It was another pitcher’s duel between No. 2 Tennessee and No. 10 LSU in the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Tournament, with the Tigers emerging with a 2-1 win. Tennessee (40-10) managed five hits – all singles – off LSU starter Kelley Lynch. Tennessee will learn its NCAA Tournament fate on Sunday, May 12 […]
VA 2K Walk & Roll preview
Tia Filhiol and Jason Lengele with VA at Mountain Home, get us ready for the VA 2K Walk & Roll event taking place on Wednesday May 15th! Click on and watch the video to get all the details of this fun event. Call 423-926-1171 for more information.
Power outages reported across region as storms roll through
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Power outages were reported across the Tri-Cities region Wednesday as severe weather arrived, but most were resolved by 4 p.m. As of 4 p.m., Greeneville Light & Power customers had restored power to nearly all of its customers. Earlier in the day, over 1,100 customers experienced outages, with the majority […]
Assistant district attorney suspended after arrest on DUI, gun-related charges
Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Austin Kenneth VanHoy, who joined the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office as an assistant district attorney about nine months ago, has been suspended without pay pending review of a weekend arrest on various charges. According to an Elizabethton Police Department report, the 28-year-old VanHoy was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Sunday on […] The post Assistant district attorney suspended after arrest on DUI, gun-related charges appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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