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Margaret B. Mitchell Spay-Neuter Clinic celebrates 200k surgeries
(WCYB) — A local spay-neuter clinic is celebrating a major milestone, 200,000 surgeries. The Margaret B. Mitchell Spay-Neuter Clinic in Bristol, Virginia has been helping reduce the homeless pet population and promoting the health and well-being of pets since 2005. With overcrowded shelters and rescues, this service is invaluable...
Washington Co., Va. issues ban on open-air burning, declares local emergency
Abingdon, VA. (WJHL)—Washington County, Virginia, has declared a local emergency and banned open-air burning due to fire hazard conditions, according to a release from the county. The ban is effective immediately and will last until further notice. The ban applies to all public and private properties. “This DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DUE TO DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS […]
MLB.com mock draft has two Tennessee players selected in first round of MLB Draft
Tennessee Baseball will have two first-round picks with two players selected in the first 21 picks of the MLB Draft on Sunday, according to the latest mock draft from MLB.com’s Jim Callis. Christian Moore is projected at No. 13 overall and Billy Amick is at No. 21. Moore stuck...
Greater Washington Community Foundation invites applications for Martha’s Table Community Impact Fund
Established in 1973 by a group of prominent business and civic leaders to promote a permanent source of philanthropic capital for the Washington metropolitan region, the Greater Washington Community Foundation centers the voices and needs of communities across D.C., northern Virginia, and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.
Appy League 07/12/24: Danville remains hot on road, Pulaski sweeps Bristol
KINGSPORT, TN (WSET) — The Danville Otterbots continue playing at an elite level with the Appy League season nearly halfway complete. Danville completed a sweep of Kingsport on the road Friday, 5-1, pushing their record to a league best 21-11 on the year. The win increases the Otterbots lead in the Appalachian League's Eastern Division by 2.5 games over Bluefield.
Axmen, River Riders fall at home on Friday night
(WJHL) – Appalachian League teams are looking to gather up wins, as the season cruises towards the All-Star break in about ten days. In Kingsport, Jacob Gholston was dialed-in on the mound early for the Axmen against the Otterbots. But, the visitors pulled the football out from under their hosts on Charlie Brown Night, earning […]
Winged Deer Park welcomes athletes for 2024 Blue Ridge Mountain Summer Series
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Winged Deer Park kicked off the third and fourth rounds of the 2024 Blue Ridge Mountain Summer Series on Friday. This is the second year that Visit Johnson City has welcomed the event. On Friday, racers prepared for the third and fourth rounds of the series that will take place […]
Elizabethton boil water notice lifted for Okolona Estates, surrounding areas
UPDATE: The boil water notice has been lifted, according to the city. ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – A boil water notice has been issued after a water main break on Tennessee State Route 67A, according to a social media post by the City of Elizabethton. Affected areas include Old Buffalo Road, Jewell Street, Jerome Street, Joy […]
PHOTOS: Fun Fest prepares for thousands with weekend block party event
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — As Kingsport prepares for its annual week-long festival, many people are already setting up their chairs on Friday to help kick off the Fun Fest Block Party Weekend. The weekend’s itinerary includes more than just one party. On Friday, festival-goers attended a 90s party and a Toadally Pets Fun Fest block […]
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