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18 local businesses participate in The Taste at Fun Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Taste at Fun Fest is a unique event that allows people to support local restaurants and food trucks. Eighteen different restaurants and food trucks participated in this year's event. " It takes a lot for the vendors to come," said Detra Cleven, the President...
Townsend wins city planning award
Townsend’s scenic views, rolling paths and work developing a new community plan were honored by the Tennessee Municipal League Tuesday evening, July 23. During its annual conference in Knoxville, TML representatives presented city leaders with an award for Excellence in Community Planning. The award recognizes “the dedicated efforts made by the city of Townsend to preserve their local assets both for area residents and millions of national and international visitors” according to a release from the TML. Representatives praised the city’s work in creating a...
Berea College Student from Whitesburg Wins Emmy Award
BEREA, Ky. – A Berea College student from Whitesburg, Kentucky, won an Emmy Award during last weekend’s National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Ohio Valley Chapter Awards celebration. Senior Sean Hall won in the “Diversity/Equity/Inclusion—Short or Long-Form Content” category for a film he assisted in producing...
2 arrested, 59+ pounds of meth seized in Washington County, Va. investigation
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Two men were arrested on drug charges in Washington County, Virginia after police reportedly seized more than 59 pounds of methamphetamine. According to the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), two search warrants were executed on Wednesday as part of an extensive drug investigation. Authorities first searched a vehicle on […]
Jonesborough passes new budget with no property tax increase
The Jonesborough Board and Alderman has passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget with no property tax increase on the first reading Wednesday. The new budget will see building permit and review fees increased due to growth in the town. Another change will see water and sewer rates increase for large commercial customers using over 5,000 gallons. The board also passed an employee compensation plan that includes raises for town employees. The new budget will now move on to it’s second reading.
Kiwanis Club of Greeneville hosts Ken Earl Memorial 3 Club Challenge
Artie Wehenkel and Mary Jane Farmer of the Kiwanis Club of Greeneville tell us about the upcoming Ken Earl Memorial 3 Club Challenge Golf Tournament at Link Hills Country Club in Greeneville. For more information visit them on Facebook!
Tax-free weekend in Tennessee is here! Here's what's exempt and what's not
Tennessee's tax-free weekend is here, giving Oak Ridge area residents a chance to save on clothes, school supplies and devices that have sat on the shopping list for a while. Here's everything you need to know to save this weekend and the next. ...
Four to be inducted to Tusculum Sports Hall of Fame
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The 2024 Tusculum University Sports Hall of Fame class has been announced and four new members will be inducted later this fall. This year’s honorees will be inducted during Sports Hall of Fame Weekend festivities on Saturday, October 26th. This year’s class includes: football All-American Justin Houston; former head baseball coach and athletic director Doug Jones; women’s tennis All-American and Academic All-American Annie McCullough; and men’s basketball standout Dante Owens.
Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial Slurs At Black Kids
This month alone, the streets of Nashville have seen multiple Nazi marches involving angry white men carrying Confederate flags, upside-down American flags and swastika flags. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial Slurs At Black Kids appeared first on NewsOne.
Infamous Haunted House Owner Russ McKamey Accused Of Attempted Murder
Russ McKamey, owner of the controversial haunted house, McKamey Manor, has been arrested. Per PEOPLE, McKamey was arrested on July 19 on charges of sexual assault, domestic violence, and attempted murder. McKamey is scheduled for an initial court appearance in August. He posted a $1,000 bond and was ordered to have no contact with the victim.
David Crockett Birthplace Park to celebrate Crockett Days
LIMESTONE, Tenn. — You can journey back in time to the days of the legend David Crockett with the return of Crockett Days. Join the Friends of David Crockett Birthplace State Park and park staff for a trip into America’s past in celebration of the legendary pioneer’s legacy with a weekend packed full of family-friendly activities and entertainment.
Park to offer fur-tastic sessions with pelts
It's never advisable to approach, let alone touch, a wild animal, but Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park will offer some sessions to allow the next best thing to actually making contact. Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Amanda Lank at the interpretive campfire site in the parking area to see and...
Rocky Fork announces August full moon hike for Aug. 17
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park in Flag Pond will offer an August full moon hike on Saturday, Aug. 17. Participants should meet at 9:30 p.m. at the Rocky Fork parking lot next to the interpretive fire pit. Cost for this exclusive after-hours hike is $5. To register, visit https://reserve.tnstateparks.com/register/augustfullmoonhikesturgeonmoon.
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