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Tennessee High football continues to lean on core standards ahead of 2024 campaign
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — It's a season of new faces and new names - but one that carries the same expectations for Tennessee High football upon the start of the 2024 campaign. A season ago, the Vikings took a big leap forward in the program with a seven win...
Two Weeks of Growth and Leadership: President’s Emerging Scholars Academy
Bluefield, WV—The President’s Emerging Scholars Academy (PESA) at Bluefield State University recently completed its enriching two-week summer academy. The program facilitated academic exploration, leadership development, and college readiness among a diverse group of future leaders. Over 30 high school students from Virginia, West Virginia, and Georgia converged on the Bluefield State campus, representing schools such as Bluefield High School, Carroll County High School, Graham High School, Mt. View High School, Princeton Senior High School, Westlake High School, and The Galloway School.
Doe Mountain Recreation Authority reports almost $1M annual economic output
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Doe Mountain Recreation Authority (DMRA) reported on Wednesday that an economic impact analysis conducted by Tennessee Tech University found an annual economic output nearing $1 million that’s coming from the Mountain City-based recreation area. A release from the DMRA said the analysis pulled data from a newly integrated SmartWaiver […]
Community Heroes: Tara Chadwell inspires kids and families to play during Fun Fest
KINGPSORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A lot of planning goes into making Fun Fest successful each year. It takes many people to organize dozens of activities. This week’s Community Hero is a long-time organizer of Kids Central, and she does it outside of her main job. Tara Chadwell stays busy this time of year. Not with […]
Two facing charges in connection to prayer altar fire in Martin Co.
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Department arrested Brian K. Robinette, 21 and Alexandra D. Riddle, 20, in connection to a prayer altar on that had been reportedly set on fire on God’s Promise Trail in Inez in June. Robinette admitted that he...
Johnson City Public Library’s annual comic-con free & family-friendly
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Public Library (JCPL) is hosting its sixth annual comic convention on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is free for community members of all ages, and this year’s theme is titled “LibCon VI: Tome Raiders.” A release from the library said LibCon is its version of […]
ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine earns elite national ranking
East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine ranked inside the top five of this year’s U.S. News and World Report rankings of medical schools with the most graduates practicing in health professional shortage areas. The College of Medicine ranked fifth in that category and ranked inside the top 50 for “Medical Schools with […] The post ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine earns elite national ranking appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
First semi-pro game is a hit in Inez
INEZ — Fans poured in Saturday to witness history at Martin County High School. The OnPoint Swish played Kentucky’s first women’s professional home game against the Raleigh Aces. The home team did not get the outcome they wanted, but both teams put on a show. The Aces...
Tennessee trooper honored by PETA for rescuing dog from busy highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Tennessee State Trooper in Kingsport is receiving a special award for helping out a furry friend. Trooper Lance Willis found a dog in the middle lane of traffic during a rain storm. He stopped and opened the door of his patrol car for the...
Market to host Christmas in July
Christmas comes early to Mountain City at the Christmas in July event at the Johnson County Farmers Market this Saturday at Ralph Stout Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Crafters will be showing off their holiday spirit with Christmas themed decorations, gifts and goodies. Local artisans will be bringing various handcrafted items, such as knives, stained glass, quilts and blankets, photography, woodworking, paintings and jewelry. Lowell Cooke will be playing some holiday tunes in the musician’s tent.
Inez Volunteer Fire Department honored for 70 years of service
INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) was honored by Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Fiscal Court on Thursday in recognition of its 70 years of service to the community. The celebration took place before the Fiscal Court meeting, where Fire Chief Lee Gauze, Assistant Chief...
Ramey tabbed as new Mingo Central volleyball coach
NEWTOWN – Matewan native Crystal Ramey has been tabbed as the new Mingo Central High School volleyball coach. Ramey, also a Mingo Central High School teacher since the school's inception in 2011, replaces outgoing Coach Kristy Noe, who resigned at the end of last season after two years as the Lady Miners' mentor.
Beshear: Operation Summer Heat results in 206 initial arrests, 18 in Hazard KSP post area
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the successful launch July 11 of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings, according to a statement from KSP. All 16 posts participated in Operation Summer Heat, and preliminary results indicate: A total of 206...
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