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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 […]
Hawkins Co. passes budget with property tax increase
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Commission finalized and passed the 2024-25 budget Monday night, following delays that stemmed from property tax concerns. The finalized budget does include a property tax increase of .2299 or just under 23 cents, according to Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte. Previously, the proposed tax increase had been […]
KPD investigating fatal crash on John B. Dennis Highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Kingsport Police Department said they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on John B. Dennis Highway on Friday. Police said that on Friday around 4:45 a.m. they responded to a crash on S John B. Dennis Highway just south of Fort Henry Drive. Officers...
Greene County Fair hosts 2nd annual mullet competition
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The second annual mullet competition took place Monday at the Greene County Fair. Nineteen competitors took the stage in three different categories. In the mini-mullet category (for children five years and under), the title went to Canaan Wolfe. In the middle mullet competition, Luke Kincheloe took the title. In the mature […]
Back to school safety | Tools that help parents track school bus stops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s back to school season, which means it’s time for parents and students to start preparing for the next academic year. Previous Coverage: When does school start in East Tennessee?. WVLT News has you covered with tools for tracking your student’s bus stop. Several...
A school-record amount of past, current and future Vols and Lady Vols will compete in the Olympics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee has set a school record for past, current and future athletes competing in the Olympics. A total of 31 Vols and Lady Vols will represent 18 different countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That ranks sixth nationally among NCAA programs and ranks...
North Greene Announces New AD, HS Girls Head Basketball Coach
The North Greene Athletic Department has announced the hiring of two individuals today. Anthony Willeford has been hired as the new Athletic Director for the district. Willeford takes over for McKea Jones who resigned last month for a new job in the Bluffs School District. Willeford was a 2010 graduate of North Greene High School and was a multi-sport standout. Willeford graduated from MacMurray College before spending 7 years in the United States Air Force before returning to the district. Willeford will also be taking on the duties of Restorative Discipline Director.
Tennessee softball transfer class headlined by Fiedler, Mardjetko
Tennessee has won back-to-back SEC regular season crowns entering 2025. However, with the conference growing by adding two powerhouses in Oklahoma and Texas, a three-peat becomes harder. We take a look at how the Tennessee softball transfer class can push the team there. Karen Weekly has to replace the production...
Town of Beech Mountain to receive $10 million in funds for water system improvement
BEECH MOUNTAIN — The town of Beech Mountain will receive $10 million in Drinking Water State Revolving Fund funds for a water system improvement project. Beech Mountain is one of communities statewide that will receive more than $253 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater construction grants. “Strong water and wastewater systems are vital for safe drinking water and economic development,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “Thanks to...
Milwaukee Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Armed Carjacking in Minneapolis
A Milwaukee man has entered a guilty plea to a charge of attempted armed carjacking that took place last year in south Minneapolis. According to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger, the individual identified as William Jones, 32, admitted his involvement in the crime during proceedings at the U.S. District Court on July 23rd.
6 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Contestants Have UT Martin Ties
MARTIN, Tenn. – Six of the 35 contestants taking part in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant this week are students or graduates from the University of Tennessee at Martin. The pageant is July 24-27 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. The winner of the pageant will qualify...
Christmas in July in Downtown Elizabethton this week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Elizabethton might feel a little festive this week as local businesses are celebrating Christmas in July. Main Street Elizabethton is partnering with several downtown businesses for a week of special deals, specials and giveaways from now until July 27. Courtney Bean with Main Street Elizabethton sat down with News […]
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