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RAA emergency calls increase as extreme heat continues
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Multiple heat waves continue to sweep across central Virginia, making it difficult to be outside. “We have another heat advisory going into effect Wednesday,” said 12 On Your Side’s Meteorologist Megan Wise, “Heat index values back close to 109-110 degrees.”. These index values...
Actual State Fair of Virginia competitions: Perfect grilled cheese, duct tape design
Competition categories are open for both adults and youth, as well as 4-H and FFA. Competition guides for creative and culinary arts as well as horticulture and field crops were released today. “We’re excited about the diversity of all the competition categories, and we know our competitors enjoy the creative...
Morgan Wallen fans excited for his upcoming concert
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee native has announced he will perform at Neyland Stadium in September and thousands of locals want to get their hands on tickets. Joey Tack, one of the hosts of Joey and Nancy on 107.7, said performing inside Neyland Stadium is something very few artists have done.
Hawkins County Humane Society at capacity
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Humane Society has been overrun with animals and no longer has the space for more. “We have a bunch of makeshift kennels that we’ve put up,” said Jackie Catterson, assistant manager at the Humane Society. “We have dogs in crates, we have crates on top of some crates, […]
Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically...
Sock Puppets topple Axmen, Doughboys dominate in JC
(WJHL) – With less than a week until the All-Star Break, teams in the Appalachian League West Division continued to search for victories on Tuesday night. A trio of early runs pushed Burlington past Kingsport on James Mitchell Bobblehead Night, 6-3. Josh Campos, Cal Sefcik and Tyler Myatt all turned in RBI for the Axmen […]
Axmen honor Mitchell with bobblehead night
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Appalachian League returned to action on Tuesday night after a day of rest on Monday. At Hunter Wright Stadium, it was a special theme night to honor a local athlete from Big Stone Gap. It was James Mitchell Bobblehead Night in the Model City for all fans in attendance. The […]
Ridgefields course gets upgrades ahead of 75th annual invite
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – One of the oldest golf courses in the area continues to get better, as the 75th annual Ridgefields Invitational approaches at the end of the month. Course officials have been working on the greens and sand traps to make sure the tournament remains one of the best in the region. “This […]
Virginia State Police hosting free motorcycle event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Virginia State Police are hosting a free motorcycle self-assessment course. The event will be this Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 to 1 and riders can ride, learn, and practice rider safety through the S.I.P.D.E process which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
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