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Kingsport City Schools to provide free meals to all students as Tennessee schools grapple with student lunch debts
All students in Kingsport City Schools (KCS) will be eligible to receive meals at no charge, regardless of socioeconomic status, beginning August 5, a recent district announcement said. According to district officials, the Kingsport City Schools Board of Education recently voted to implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community...
Summer in the Park serves up free family fun
KINGSPORT — The Summer in the Park series takes advantage of the rich natural beauty at Warriors’ Path State Park and provides a wealth of opportunities for free family recreation. This week, visitors can explore wildlife habitats, hike the park’s trails, or enjoy some spooky trails. Here’s a look at what’s on tap. Thursday, July 4 ...
Gatlinburg’s Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade provides boost to local businesses
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The festivities for Gatlinburg’s Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade are set to kick off Wednesday night, and the streets are already packed. This year makes the 49th year of the parade, and it continues to grow each year. “Every year, we try to make...
Fatal Crash on Pellissippi Parkway: Woman Pronounced Dead, Knoxville Police Investigating
A woman was pronounced dead following a crash on Pellissippi Parkway near Northshore Drive earlier today, the Knoxville Police Department reports. Officers were dispatched to the scene around 8:30 a.m. after reports that a car had uncontrollably veered off the road before flipping, according to a press release obtained by WATE. The vehicle was found overturned, resting next to a tree, with the woman inside it.
Jerome graduate Brayden Krenzel to pitch at Tennessee
Coming off a stellar baseball career at Dublin Jerome, Brayden Krenzel is looking forward to his next step on the road to what he hopes is eventually a professional career. Krenzel will begin classes early this month at the University of Tennessee, joining a baseball program coming off its first national championship. The...
AMR owes Knox County almost $500,000 in contract compliance penalties - just from May
Knox County's ambulance provider was fined almost $500,000 for failing to respond to emergency calls fast enough in May. AMR improved its overall response times, but still missed its goal on 23% of calls and turned in worse response times on serious calls within the city in May compared to April.
Maryville Independence Day: Fireworks & Festivities
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in our small corner of East Tennessee!! We’ve rounded up all the best events, fireworks displays, parades, and family-friendly activities happening in Maryville on or around July 4, 2024. Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot to watch fireworks, enjoy live music, or participate in patriotic festivities, we’ve got you covered.
Three more Tennessee baseball players enter transfer portal
Three more Tennessee baseball players enter the transfer portal just before it closes. The portal window closes on July 2, meaning any player who is interested in transferring must submit their name before that date. The Vols won the men's College World Series exactly one week before these players entered...
Highland Games set to return to Grandfather Mountain’s MacRae Meadows
LINVILLE, NC (July 2, 2024) ⇒ The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 11, continuing through Sunday, July 14. This marks the 68th year for the beloved and historic celebration of Scottish ancestry and heritage, with the...
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office looking for two wanted men
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WVNS) — The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding two men who are wanted for criminal charges. According to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects have been identified as 43 year-old Bradley Douglas Vandyke, and 43 year-old Jay Clarence Stilwell. Vandyke is wanted for bond violation […]
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...
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.
The Goose Chase launches Appalachian Highlands Adventure Challenge
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Goose Chase has launched a new challenge for people across the region looking to become more active. It’s called the ‘Appalachian Highlands Adventure Challenge’. According to The Goose Chase founder and president Karen Hubbs, the concept is simple. Hubbs said the goal is to walk or hike to the […]
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