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Dobyns-Bennett aims for 'future gratification,' surge back to top of conference in 2024
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The clock is ticking to the start of the next high school football season - and as teams across the area in Tennessee continue the acclimation week of practice, Dobyns-Bennett High School is getting to work with eyes set on a big season. The Indians...
Falcons usher in fall sports
JOHNSON CITY — Volunteer High School ushered in fall sports with its media day on Monday. Two days later, its golf teams launched into preseason action. Volunteer senior Austin Williams shot a 75 to finish in a tie for third with West Ridge’s Jayden Foster on Wednesday in the District 1-AA jamboree at Pine Oaks Golf Course. Volunteer’s Jackson McLain came in right behind them at 76 to finish fourth....
HCSO: Trespassers and meth found at Poor Valley residence
Three people pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated criminal trespassing charges after they were found living in a residence on Poor Valley Road Monday without the owner’s permission. The HCSO also found meth, baggies and a digital scale, and one suspect also pleaded guilty to meth possession. HCSO Deputy James...
UPDATE: Hagood named head football coach at CHMS
Updated 11 p.m. (7/25/24) CHURCH HILL — Former Panther Adam Hagood will take over as the head football coach at Church Hill Middle School, school officials announced late Thursday. Hagood, who came to CHMS from Rogersville Middle School, was formally introduced as the head football coach after the Panthers' scrimmage on Thursday evening. Hagood’s staff...
ETSU alumni to compete in the Paris Olympics
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two East Tennessee State University alumni will compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. According to the university, golfer Austin Meronk of Poland and tennis player Sander Gille of Belgium will represent their home countries. As a professional, Meronk has two wins on the PGA Tour and just competed […]
UT Health Science Center and leaders open new Kingsport dental clinic, helping patients and giving students hands-on experience
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — The Kingsport community has a new dental clinic, giving patients a new resource while also giving fourth-year dental students a chance to get hands-on experience inside a clinic setting. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center said community leaders, partners and supporters gathered on Wednesday to...
Blake Sexton next on the list of new assistant coaches for Savage and ETSU
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — On Thursday, ETSU men's head basketball coach Brooks Savage announced the hiring of Blake Sexton as an assistant coach - completing his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Sexton comes to ETSU from the University of Tennessee where he served as a student manager...
Family Fun Night coming to Kingsport’s Miracle Field
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Families can play kickball together at Kingsport’s Miracle Field on Aug. 3. The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Family Fun Night event at the field from 7-9 p.m. Equipment will be provided at the event. Kingsport Miracle Field is located at 2021 Brickyard Park Drive. All families, […]
Niswonger Children’s Hospital teams up with area Dairy Queen stores for Miracle Treat Day
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Thursday, Dairy Queen stores throughout the Tri-Cities will give $1 from every Blizzard sold to Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Becca Blanton from Niswonger Children’s Hospital was in the News Channel 11 studio to explain the importance of this community fundraiser.
Neyland Stadium entertainment district will be big. It will change Tennessee game days forever
The University of Tennessee has selected designers and developers for its ambitious Neyland Entertainment District that will transform Vols game days and the Tennessee River waterfront on campus. A hybrid condo-hotel with a rooftop restaurant and bar will overlook Neyland Stadium. And a lively entertainment hub will be created in the area between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. ...
Knoxville has the fastest-rising housing prices in America, new report says
Knoxville has had the fastest-rising property prices in the country over the last five years, with median home listing prices rising a whopping 83%. AgentAdvice analyzed data from Zillow and found the median listing price in June 2019 was $189,483. It jumped to $347,303 by May 2024. Homeowners and buyers...
Free bluegrass/Americana concerts in August as Oak Ridge FCU brings back Summer Sessions
In 2018, the ORNL Federal Credit Union introduced “Summer Sessions” − a free concert series for the community featuring bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. The credit union is excited to continue Summer Sessions for the 2024 season. In partnership with WDVX, ORNL FCU is hosting the free events at Yee-Haw Brewing in Knoxville and at the Museum of Appalachia near Norris. The move to the Museum of Appalachia is due to ongoing construction at...
Beardsley Community farmer speaks on how the rain is affecting her crops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Around two weeks ago, WBIR spoke with Lia Bevins, the Farm Manager at Beardsley Community Farm, about the widespread moderate drought. She said many of her plants weren't doing well and she was hoping for rain. Now, it's here — but Bevins said it's too much....
Rogersville native turns hobby into scholarship
MOSHEIM — Rogersville native and Cherokee alumnus John Bernard has turned a hobby into an opportunity to return to college and further his career in education. The West Greene Middle School teacher and football coach recently signed to compete with Milligan University’s disc golf team. “I start this fall in Milligan’s 100% online M.Ed. curriculum and teaching program,” Bernard announced on his Facebook page. “I’m blessed to be going back...
‘He made a big impact’ | South Knoxville, family remembers selfless man killed on Chapman Highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The South Knoxville community is facing a pretty stark adjustment, with those in the area saying they’ll miss seeing a staple of the community. Dale Pedrick died at 67 Wednesday morning when he was hit while walking down Chapman Highway. People who frequent the area said he was a common sight along the South Knoxville road.
Rain takes a good pause before more showers help bust the drought
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We are nearly at the end of a prolonged rainy pattern; so far we have nine days in a row but Friday and Saturday should be quite a bit drier. More rain is back late Sunday night and through next Tuesday. All of this rain should...
Several cars, building catch fire off of Old Rutledge Pike, Rural Metro says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire crews responded to a commercial fire at Junk Car Mafia in the 6900 block of Old Rutledge Pike Thursday afternoon, according to the agency. Public Information Officer Jeff Bagwell said a car in the building’s garage caught fire while being worked on, and...
Tennessee football's biggest weakness may not matter. Georgia, Alabama have same problem | Adams
You know a couple of things about coach Josh Heupel and Tennessee football. If they have the right quarterback, the Vols will score a bunch of points; unless their secondary improves, they will give up a lot of points to the best quarterbacks on their schedule. Secondary issues have been a consistent theme in Heupel’s first three seasons at UT. But a different cast of defensive backs is at least cause for optimism this season. ...
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