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Chase for records expected at Crazy 8s
KINGSPORT — A little bit closer to race day than usual, the annual press conference for the Ballad Heath and Niswonger Children’s Hospital Crazy 8s eight-kilometer road race took place on Friday at the Food City on Eastman Road. The 34th edition of the race will take place next Saturday through the candle-lit streets of the Model City and the chase for records will be on. One of the largest...
Erwin's Unaka Bike Park offers variety of trails, usages
On the east side of the Town of Erwin, just north of Unicoi County High School, is 100 acres of steep mountain land owned by Erwin Utilities and now leased to the Town of Erwin for a premiere mountain bike course for riders of all experience and skill levels. The...
ETSU: Drought situation growing dangerous
Dry weather for much of the region is growing dangerous and could be intensified by another stifling heat wave this week, producing browned grass and pushing farmers into a difficult financial spot in what is often a vital growth period for a range of crops. That’s the word from officials at East Tennessee State University, […] The post ETSU: Drought situation growing dangerous appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Akal keeping a promise to his mom with decision to continue football career at Eastern
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Almost two years after she died, Harlan star running back Darius Akal was able to keep a promise to his mother, Katina, last week with his decision to continue his football career on the next level at Eastern Kentucky University. “My mom wanted me to go there, and […] The post Akal keeping a promise to his mom with decision to continue football career at Eastern appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Children in Tennessee Can Now be Tried as Adults for Shoplifting or Stealing a Gun, or Even Attempting
In the past, a judge in Tennessee could decide to try a child in adult court for violent or otherwise extreme offenses. But, as of July 1, under SB 2569, children 15 and older can be tried in adult court for two nonviolent offenses: shoplifting or stealing a firearm, or attempting to do so.
First Baptist Elizabethton to host free food bag distribution
First Baptist Church in Elizabethton will be hosting a free food bag distribution on Thursday, July 18, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The distribution will be outside as a drive-through pick-up. First Baptist Elizabethton is located at 212 E. F St. For more information, please call 423-543-1931. The post First Baptist Elizabethton to host free food bag distribution appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennessee's fast-food boom: Whataburger, In-N-Out and more in high demand in Nashville
While traditional table-service restaurants continue their long journey to bounce back from 2020, the fast-food industry is booming. That’s why Nashville expects so many new drive-thru joints coming to the area in the next few years — from California’s “animal-style” chain In-N-Out opening at least three restaurants around the city to new Whataburger locations cropping up regularly. ...
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