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Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter hopes to ‘clear the shelter’ before the 4th of July
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter is at capacity with nearly 60 dogs or puppies filling the shelter. Shelter Director Shannon Posada told News Channel 11 on Tuesday that she knows more dogs are coming with the 4th of July just days away. “That’s when we see the biggest intake of stray dogs, […]
July 4th fireworks events, displays in the area
Several events and fireworks displays have been planned in the area in celebration of July 4th. – The City of Elizabethton will present an Independence Day Celebration Thursday at the Covered Bridge Park. The celebration will begin at 4 p.m., and will include food trucks, a patriotic bike contest, patriotic pup pageant, free inflatables, Annual […] The post July 4th fireworks events, displays in the area appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Class of 1957 celebrates 27 years of scholarships
The Elizabethton High School Class of 1957 celebrated 27 years of awarding scholastic scholarships during their high school reunion in late June at The Black Olive Restaurant. In 1997, after their 40th reunion, the class decided to use the remaining $150 to establish a scholarship fund for five deserving Elizabethton High School students. Over the […] The post Class of 1957 celebrates 27 years of scholarships appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Former Elizabethton teacher captured on video dragging student takes plea deal
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — A former Elizabethton teacher who was captured on surveillance video dragging a student has taken a plea deal. Nicole Horne, 41, pleaded guilty to simple assault, according to the Carter County Circuit Court Clerk's office. Horne was ordered not to have any contact with the...
First Friday & Firefly 5K in Elizabethton
Courtney Bean, Main Street Program Director with the City of Elizabethton tells us about First Friday and the Firefly 5K coming up July 5th in Elizabethton. Jamie Kerr with Appalachian Sun Brewery also shares details of the After Party happening in the park following those events. For more information please...
Vehicle of missing person located, investigation into missing man and escaped inmate continues
A vehicle associated with a missing person report has been located in South Carolina, and the investigation into the missing person and an escaped Carter County inmate is continuing. “We are investigating both cases aggressively,” said Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley. “We are continuing to work hundreds of tips we have received and filter through […] The post Vehicle of missing person located, investigation into missing man and escaped inmate continues appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Guests see cougars in new light at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has added behind-the-scenes habitat cameras and a new kiosk with television screens at its cougar overlook, enhancing visitors’ experience and their chance to see these elusive animals. Cougars are crepuscular, meaning they are most active around...
Speeding incident leads to Erwin woman's arrest on drug charges
Washington County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested an Erwin resident on Monday morning and charged her with Schedule II drug violations for having 4.5 grams of a substance consistent with fentanyl. Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton stated in a press release that deputies were patrolling Highway 107 on July 1...
StoryTown Radio Show to share summer wedding, vacation fails
Tennessee’s oldest town is gearing up to confess some “epic summer fails” later this month. Performed in the style of a live, old-time radio show, the upcoming episode of Jonesborough's StoryTown Radio Show will be dedicated to the missteps and mishaps that often occur at weddings and vacations during the summer months. The event will take place on Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center and feature the Jimmie D. Band as its musical guest.
Jonesborough Days returns for 54th year
One of the oldest town in Tennessee's oldest festivals returns to downtown this week. Tennessee’s Oldest Town is set to host the 2024 Jonesborough Days Festival in honor of the Fourth of July weekend. The festival returns Thursday, July 4, through Saturday, July 6 with family activities, live music, handmade local crafts, a patriotic parade, contests, fireworks and more.
Tennessee can keep enforcing felony voter restoration policy for now, appeals court says
Tennessee can enforce its existing voter registration process for people with felonies after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court's ruling last week. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Tennessee on its request for an emergency injunction in an ongoing lawsuit over its felony voter restoration process.
Middle Tennessee Fourth of July weather: 'Stifling' humidity levels linger, rain moves in
The good news? Rain is coming. The bad news? Your holiday plans may need a rain-check. Temperatures will ramp up until Thursday when they'll take a small dip as rain moves into the region. Despite that small dip, humidity levels won't change much, the National Weather Service said Tuesday. Temperatures...
Tennessee colors matter, but championships more important to my readers | Adams
Most Tennessee fans spent last week reveling in their baseball national championship. Thousands showed up for Knoxville’s downtown parade honoring the team. And any apparel with “Tennessee baseball” on it was flying off the shelves almost as fast as a Christian Moore home run leaves the park.
Tennessee sees boost in college-going rates for class of 2023, report shows
The percentage of Tennessee public high school graduates heading directly to college just marked its largest year-over-year increase in nearly a decade, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The class of 2023 has a 56.7% college-going rate, which is a 2.4 percentage point bump from the previous year. That...
Tennessee Heat Wave Continues, Dangerous Temperatures Persist
Nashville, TN – Tennessee is enduring a severe heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees this week. The US National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Heat Advisory from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday for most counties, excluding the Plateau. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take breaks if outdoors for extended periods.
Words of support flood into ETSU hoops with addition of Marcus Belcher to coaching staff
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Through each season, changes are destined to happen to any college program - especially given the landscape of college athletics today. Despite a quality amount of retention through productivity and playing time that ETSU men's basketball saw as they head into 2024-25, there were still some changes - from the addition of some players through the transfer portal, to particularly the coaching staff.
U.S. College National Team holds on for win over Appy League West Select
Axmen, Flyboys win with reduced rosters (WJHL) – It was an unorthodox night for the Appalachian League on Tuesday, particularly for the teams in the West Division. A handful of the division’s best players left their clubhouses for a night to battle the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (CNT) in Johnson City. At least four […]
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