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Landlords again attempt to oust Bristol abortion clinic from its building
An emergency motion for a temporary injunction to stop the eviction has been filed. The clinic's owner says she will continue to fight. The post Landlords again attempt to oust Bristol abortion clinic from its building appeared first on Cardinal News.
Local Democratic delegate ‘excited’ to support Harris as presidential candidate
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Sullivan County Democratic Party Chari Terry Marek was one of dozens of Tennessee Democratic delegates who joined a previously scheduled call yesterday, hours after President Joe Biden announced he would not accept or seek his party’s nomination for president. Very quickly, Marek told News Channel 11, the state delegates rallied around […]
Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year
Carter County Schools announced key administrative changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year on Monday, July 22. Brandon Young will be the new Principal of Happy Valley Middle School. Young brings 22 years of educational experience, having started his career as a 5th-grade teacher in Mitchell County, N.C. After eight years of teaching, he pursued […] The post Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Christmas in July in Downtown Elizabethton this week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Elizabethton might feel a little festive this week as local businesses are celebrating Christmas in July. Main Street Elizabethton is partnering with several downtown businesses for a week of special deals, specials and giveaways from now until July 27. Courtney Bean with Main Street Elizabethton sat down with News […]
JCFD to host child safety seat checkpoint
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) will host a child safety seat check on Thursday. Certified car seat technicians with the department will install and inspect child safety seats at the event. “Statistics show a majority of child safety seats are installed incorrectly,” JCFD Chief David Bell said in a […]
Carter, Unicoi early voting turnout slow, low – not so in Johnson
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent A little more than halfway through the early voting window, voters in Carter and Unicoi counties are not exactly rushing to the polls for the Aug. 1 state and federal primaries and general elections, but that’s not the case in Johnson County. “We are approximately 300 short as the same […] The post Carter, Unicoi early voting turnout slow, low – not so in Johnson appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City students get free haircuts before school year begins
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A first-of-its-kind event took place in Johnson City today as students get ready to head back to school in a couple of weeks. Johnson City Schools students were at the CTE Campus of Science Hill receiving free haircuts. Dozens of beauticians from around the...
Photo gallery: Hawkins County well-represented at Fun Fest
KINGSPORT — Hawkins County has been well-represented so far in Kingsport’s Fun Fest sporting events — and it’s just getting started. Each year, the Rogersville Review invites Hawkins County athletes to share their photos from Fun Fest tournaments and the Crazy 8s 8K. PICKLE IN THE PARK Church Hill’s Ben Farne and teammate Melissa Steward from Bristol, Tennessee, took second place in the advanced mixed doubles division at the Fun...
Local delegates reflect on Republican National Convention
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It was an emotional week for local delegates at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Sharon Boreing, State President of the Tennesse Federation of Republican Women, and Todd Fowler, mayor of Johnson City, attended the convention. Both said that emotions were high due to an appearance by former President Donald Trump […]
Kingsport celebrates start of Fun Fest with annual Downtown Street Fair
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Day two of Fun Fest kicked off Saturday in Kingsport with the annual Downtown Street Fair. According to Robin Cleary, senior Director of the Downtown Kingsport Association, the event is never the same year after year. “It grows every single year,” Cleary said. “It is personally my favorite event at Fun […]
Washington County Commission defers decision on County Farm property
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – For months, non-profit Unity Housing has been working with the Washington County, Tennessee Commission to take county-owned property on Zeke Crawford Road and use it to help those experiencing homelessness following hospital stay. “The proposal is regarding the establishment of a medical respite facility,” said Opal Frye-Clark, president and co-founder of […]
REMINDER: WSS requests public support in identifying water line materials
REMINDER: WSS requests public support in identifying water line materials. The City of Johnson City Water and Sewer Services (WSS) Department is reminding residential and commercial property owners that their participation and cooperation is needed to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), an Environmental Protection Agency regulation.
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