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Cavaliers' Veterans Speak with Strong Voices
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tony Elliott says he’s learned during his time in football—first as a player and, since 2006, as a coach—that the best teams are “led by the locker room.” That’s among the reasons Virginia’s third-year head coach is optimistic about his team’s prospects this fall.
Smoky Mountain Munchies opens in downtown Knoxville as owners keep an eye on changing laws
A new downtown Knoxville smoke shop has joined the ranks of those capitalizing on the 2018 farm bill that allows the sale of certain THC products, and the owners are specializing in infused food and drinks. Smoky Mountain Munchies opened this summer with hemp-derived products as the owners watch how Tennessee's...
Kingsport's Blake Leeper secures Paralympic return, overcoming past hurdles
Kingsport native Blake Leeper has secured his spot for his second Paralympic games by finishing in second place in the 400m at the trials in Florida. Leeper won two medals at the 2012 Olympics in London and then missed two Paralympic cycles. He was disqualified in 2016 due to a...
Daughter of former Supreme Court justice appointed to Virginia Board of Education
Meg Bryce, a daughter of the late conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve as the newest member of the Virginia Board of Education. The governor has yet to fill the second seat on the nine-member board after two seats became available earlier this month. “We are […]
Route 80 Festival coming to Honaker
Last year the Town of Honaker applied for and received a grant worth $50,000 from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. The funds were used, in part, for the construction of an amphitheater. On Aug. 3, 2024, the amphitheater will come alive as part of the first Route 80 Festival....
High School Standouts: Marion’s Wolfe takes life lessons from five-sport career
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – Marion graduate Parker Wolfe was never without something to do during his four years at the high school level. There was at least one activity always in-season. “[I played] Football and golf – basketball and indoor [track] and soccer. I did outdoor [track] last year, but didn’t do it this year […]
Virginia Highlands Festival returns for 75th year
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – The Virginia Highlands Festival is back and celebrating 75 years of Appalachia. This year, the festival kicks off July 26 and runs through Aug. 4. There will be over 200 events throughout the duration, including the much anticipated Appalachian supper at Hickory Fine Dining. Deirdre Cole, the festival’s Executive Director, and […]
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