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Freedom Hall Pool reopens after monthlong closure for repair
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City has reopened following a monthlong closure for repair. According to a post by the Johnson City Department of Parks and Recreation, the pool opened on Wednesday. The closure was put into place on June 17, when the department told the public that a repair […]
Doughboys and State Liners were suspended in the 6th because of Mother Nature
Johnson City — Appalachian League baseball tonight had the state liners hosting the Doughboys in Johnson City. Top of the 4th Kyler Proctor doubles (2) on a fly ball to center field Walter States Caleb Marmo comes home and it is 1-0. In the same inning, Walter states Nate Conner dribbles one to second baseman […]
Appalachian League announces 2024 All-Star Game rosters
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced the rosters for the fourth Appy League All-Star Game. The rosters will feature 44 of the league's top players from the East and West Divisions, as nominated and voted on by the league's managers. The All-Star Game, hosted by the Johnson City Doughboys and presented by Visit Johnson City, will be held at TVA Credit Union Ballpark in Johnson City, Tenn., on July 23 at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on MLB.com and MLB.TV.
VIDEO: 2 injured in Johnson City officer-involved shooting
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in injuries Wednesday night in Johnson City. According to the TBI, it happened near the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Cherokee Road. The TBI reports that shortly after 8:30 p.m. officers with the Johnson City Police […]
Celebrating 70 years: Stephanie Santostasi reflects on career at WLOS
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Stephanie Santostasi left News 13 a little more than a year ago to spend more time with her family. So, what has she been up to since those early mornings bringing viewers up to speed at the live desk?. "You know, I can be outside...
eCourts system to go live in Buncombe next week
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolina’s court system has been shifting from paper recordkeeping to electronic access, and Buncombe is among the 11 Western North Carolina counties set to switch over on Monday, July 22. Eleven Western North Carolina counties — Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,...
Josh Stein continues to outraise, outspend Mark Robinson in North Carolina governor’s race, new financial reporting shows
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Spending in the North Carolina governor’s race is ramping up, according to financial reporting for the second quarter of 2024. It was projected early on in the race that the gubernatorial bout between Democrat Josh Stein, sitting attorney general, and Republican Mark Robinson, sitting lieutenant governor, would be one of the […]
Lt. Gov. Robinson responds to ads featuring his comments about abortion and women keeping their ‘skirt down’
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee in the North Carolina governor's race, is pushing back on recent ads that feature him making statements about abortion including women not being "responsible enough to keep your skirt down".
LGC approves $368M for joint project spanning several towns
RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission gave the green light last week to several significant spending projects across North Carolina, including $368 million for a joint project to increase town water supplies for Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs in Wake County, and Sanford in Lee County. The water supply project...
North Carolina peaches are abundant despite dry weather
NORTH CAROLINA (LOOTPRESS) – North Carolina is experiencing an abundant peach season, which is expected to extend through October due to favorable weather conditions. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler noted that the absence of a freeze after peaches began budding, along with the optimal sandy soil and good drainage, has resulted in ample peach availability at […]
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