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Local shelters urge safety for dogs scared by July 4 fireworks
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Although the 4th of July can be a fun time for adults, for dogs, that's not always the case. According to Johnson City and Washington County Animal Shelter officials, the fourth and fifth of July are the busiest times of the year. The loud...
Hawkins County Rescue Squad responds to water rescue
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to a water rescue on Wednesday, according to a social media post by the rescue squad. The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to Old Highway 11W near Pyne Lane in Rogersville after an individual had reportedly already been removed from the water and received CPR […]
Oversized load stopped in Hawkins County is expected to roll again Friday night
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) — An oversized load that was supposed to arrive at Eastman Chemical Company earlier this week is currently stopped in Hawkins County but is expected to be on the move again soon. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the oversized load is currently parked along State Route 346, also […]
LIST: Several Independence Day events scheduled in the Tri-Cities region
(WCYB) — Numerous events celebrating Independence Day are scheduled for this week in the Tri-Cities region. Below is a list of some of those events. Bristol - Thursday - Series of events at Anderson Park. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Johnson City - Thursday - Live music, food trucks and...
One-man show ‘The Book of Mamaw’ coming to Dogwood Park
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Town of Greeneville will host a special one-man concert in July. Eugene Wolf will perform “The Book of Mamaw” on July 14 at Dogwood Park. The concert starts at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Parking will be available at Tusculum View Elementary School with shuttles available.
Jonesborough Days displays American pride with 54th annual parade
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jonesborough welcomed the Fourth of July and the beginning of its 54th annual Jonesborough Days with a parade. People lined up throughout nearly five blocks of Main Street to watch the parade. The children in the crowd were among the most excited for it to begin for a few reasons. Young […]
Washington Co. Democratic Party chair accuses state of ‘voter intimidation’ over letters sent to registered voters
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee recently sent more than 14,000 letters to potential non-citizens in the state warning against illegal voting. State officials say the letters were sent to maintain accurate voter rolls, but others are calling the letters an intimidation tactic. The letters state that the person’s voter information matches with an individual […]
Surgoinsville to purchase property for maintenance department expansion
The Surgoinsville Board of Mayor and Aldermen informally agreed during Monday’s workshop to move forward with the $135,000 purchase of 113 Hendricks Street to expand the Maintenance Department. The Maintenance Department is looking to use the garage for storage. There’s currently no plan for how to use the house, but the board agreed that it needed to go ahead on the purchase. ...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Department of Energy announces awards to five companies in the eastern half of Tennessee. The Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Implementation Grants are designed to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Five East Tennessee companies are among 115 businesses across 34 states that have been selected to receive a combined...
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