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Marian Conquest gets royal treatment for 90th birthday
It has been two years since I wrote a human interest story on Erwin resident Marian Conquest for The Erwin record. At the time, Marian was 88. Recently, she turned 90 years young. When I say young, it’s because she is such an inspiration to all that know her. Her actions certainly defy what some people might think of as “old age.”
Williams sworn in as new Mount Carmel municipal judge
Kingsport attorney Jim Williams was sworn in Thursday as Mount Carmel’s municipal judge after being unanimously approved in May. Williams replaces former Judge Terry Risner, who lost his license to practice law in Tennessee in March. Williams practices out of Jim Williams and Associates in Kingsport. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the areas of child custody and support, conservatorship, juvenile law and bankruptcy. He is also a...
Juneteenth celebration draws hundreds in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, TN — As the country gears up for fourth of July festivities, the sweet residue left from the Juneteenth celebrations of total freedom still linger. The moving of the MLK parade from January to June by the Martin Luther King Commemorative Committee has proven to be a success in it’s second year as over 75 groups participated in the march from Chilhowee Park to Walter Hardy Park where the Juneteenth celebration continued.
Franklin alum AJ Russell wins College World Series ring with Tennessee
An elbow injury kept AJ Russell sidelined for most of the season, but the pitcher from Franklin left the College World Series with an unforgettable memory as Tennessee won its first national championship in baseball. It was agonizing for the 6-foot-6 sophomore not to be on the mound in Omaha,...
Knoxville Braces for Heat Wave with Storm Chances Ahead, NWS Issues Advisory
The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued today's weather forecast, indicating a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon. Conditions are expected to remain mostly sunny and hot with high temperatures nearing 94 degrees, and heat index values potentially reaching a sweltering 102 degrees. In the morning, the calm conditions are slated to give way to a light southwestern breeze of around 5 mph. As per the update, this July 4th could pose heat-related risks, especially during afternoon peak heat hours.
Finding new homes for hellbenders on the Watauga River
During his seven-year stint as MountainTrue’s High Country regional director and Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill has planted thousands of native plants, sampled water at streams across the region, reviewed reams of pages of government policy, and spent many hours on porches with local land stewards. He’s also helped remove two dams and transplant protected hellbenders.
Del Taco opens first restaurant in Virginia, US
US-based Mexican quick service restaurant chain Del Taco has debuted its Virginia restaurant at Chesapeake. Located at 1507 Sam’s Circle, the new store is part of a multi-unit deal aimed at broadening Del Taco’s presence on the US East Coast. The Chesapeake restaurant offers the brand’s signature menu...
Before Aaron Hensley took over Honeybee Coffee, he set sights on other Knoxville companies
Before he landed a deal to become majority owner of Honeybee Coffee and spurred a mass staff exodus and the closure of two stores, business coach Aaron Hensley made offers to other Knoxville small businesses with promises to help them grow. Both owners declined Hensley's overtures, telling Knox News his...
Organizers prepare to kick off annual Jonesborough Days
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Leaders of the oldest town in Tennessee are preparing to launch another year of the Jonesborough Days Festival. The celebration takes place July 4-6, with each day packed with live music, hundreds of vendors, kids’ activities, food trucks and a beer garden. Festivities begin Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with a […]
Doughboys fall to Flyboys in front of the largest crowd this season, while River Riders slip past Axmen
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn- The fireworks would only come after the game in Johnson City, with the bats going quiet in a 7-2 loss to Greeneville. Greeneville would start quick for the second night in a row, with a home run for the second hitter of the game, opening up a 2-0 lead immediately. The Flyboys would […]
Missing Tennessee Girl Found Dead in Lake
UPDATE: Serenity Kinsey was found dead Thursday morning. A dive team located her body in the lake near her home. TBI did not release any additional details. July 4, 2024 – This is an urgent and serious situation. A Tennessee AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing child Serenity Alanna Marie Kinsey from Dandridge, TN out of Jefferson County.
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