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Bristol Tennessee's new trash pickup policy leaves residents frustrated
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee implemented a new trash pick-up policy and many residents are unhappy with the changes. Now we’re requesting our residents to make an appointment to have those items picked up. Whereas previously they would've just been picked up on the same day as the regular trash, said Director of Community Relations for the City of Bristol Tennessee, Jon Luttrell.
Southwest Virginia, Kingsport ciders nominated for USA Today’s Best Cider
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Ciders crafted in Southwest Virginia and Kingsport have been nominated for a spot on USA Today’s Best 10 – Readers Choice 2024 Cider list. Tumbling Creek Cider’s Hellbender Hopped is crafted in Southwest Virginia at Kelly Ridge Farms in Meadowview. The cider is pressed from Appalachian apples and citrusy hops from […]
Wythe County community celebrates reopening of Ager Park playground
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Wythe County Community and community leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of playground updates at Ager Park after completing a multi-year project on Wednesday, July 24. The completed playground added equipment intended for children ages two through eight and added age-appropriate equipment while incorporating traditional play and highlighting elements such […]
Play tells stories of Eastern Kentuckians
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Dozens of people gathered for the Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware play in Harlan. The cast of Eastern Kentuckians were telling stories many people in the region face. ”All of these are at least inspired by real people,” said Director Kate Handzlick. “Some of those people...
Greeneville clinches a playoff spot in the Appalachian League West division
Greeneville, TN — With only a few days left in the season the Greeneville Flyboys needed a win tonight over the Kingsport Axmen to clinch the west division in the Appalachian league. Bottom of the 6th, BJ Peart grounds out to the Axemen’s catcher who will send the ball to first for the out, while […]
2 arrested after truck stolen from Hamblen County found at tire shop in White Pine
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WATE) — A truck reported stolen out of Hamblen County was recovered Thursday afternoon at a White Pine tire shop, according to the White Pine Police Department. The department shared that White Pine Police Chief Chad Cotter noticed the truck fitting the description of a stolen vehicle from Hamblen County, and notified […]
Kingsport upsets Greeneville on UT Night, Johnson City loses lead late to Burlington
Greeneville fans were gifted some Tennessee orange swag at Pioneer Park on Friday night with free t-shirts and hats - along with getting the chance to meet new Lady Vols head basketball coach, Kim Caldwell. Despite a three-run first inning for the Appalachian League West leader Flyboys, the Axmen would...
North Greene football leaning on leadership to carry program back to winning ways
BAILEYTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — One season ago, North Greene was knocking on the doorstep of getting a shot in the 1A Region 1 division - ending the year with a (3-2) record and nabbing four overall wins. That being a big improvement from previous years where the Huskies collected...
Sunset Gardens closure investigation surrounds facility manager
Many in the area were shocked when Sunset Gardens, a regional assisted living facility in Johnson County, suddenly closed. The closure of the facility has raised many questions about its operation and management. In a written release, Ballad Health stated that its facilities now care for 15 of the 18...
Miller named new head baseball coach at David Crockett High School
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — On the baseball diamond, the David Crockett Pioneers have a new baseball coach. Brian Miller, who’s been the JV coach, will replace Spencer Street. Miller is the son of Sonny Miller who led the Pioneers to a state runner-up finish in 1978.
Local teen anglers gearing up for nationals
DAYTON — Recent Cherokee graduates Jacob Berryhill and Isaac Chandler are gearing up for the granddaddy of high school fishing tournaments — and they won’t have to travel too far to compete in it. For the second time, Chickamauga Lake will welcome some of the best youth anglers from across the country to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes and the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. ...
Rec League Notes: Submit park photos by July 31
ROGERSVILLE — July is Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, the Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting local residents to show off their photography skills at its parks for a chance to win some cool prizes. Anyone interested in entering should plan to submit two photographs — one from each of two categories: A park landscape, playground or structure that inspires you and a photograph of a person or animal in action in the park. Eligible parks are Rogersville City Park, Swift Mini Park...
Carter County school board votes to negotiate sale of Little Milligan
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Board of Education this week voted to move forward with the negotiations of selling former Little Milligan Elementary School. Board members met on Tuesday during a special-called meeting to discuss the future of Little Milligan Elementary School, which closed at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. […] The post Carter County school board votes to negotiate sale of Little Milligan appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Missing woman found on same riverbank where student Riley Strain was swept to his death
Alexandria Chmiel, 33, had traveled to Nashville with a friend but they got separated, she was found crawling up the same riverbank where college student Riley Strain tragically lost his life this Spring
Robbery attempt, shooting leads to drug bust in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An apparent robbery attempt involving more than 20 pounds of marijuana resulted in a shooting that critically injured a 22-year-old Nashville man Thursday night, according to Metro Nashville police. Officers responded to the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue but found no one injured. Police said the...
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