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Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap
Volunteers are needed to help remove Canada Blackberry (Rubus canadensis) and other woody vegetation from Round Bald. The round-up will be held Friday, Aug. 2, near Carvers Gap. This is a great chance to learn about what the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy does to manage these rare habitats. The area of work will be less […] The post Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Freedom Hall Pool reopens after monthlong closure for repair
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City has reopened following a monthlong closure for repair. According to a post by the Johnson City Department of Parks and Recreation, the pool opened on Wednesday. The closure was put into place on June 17, when the department told the public that a repair […]
BTPD: Suspects took ‘large amount of cash’ from Bristol ATMs
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol, Tennessee police are searching for multiple suspects after they allegedly took large amounts of cash from two ATMs. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) announced Thursday that the suspects allegedly gained access to the ATM at First Bank and Trust at 237 Pinnacle Pkwy early Tuesday morning. The same suspects […]
Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signs with Presbyterian College
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the top quarterbacks in the state signed his name on the dotted line this morning in front of family and friends. Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signed a national letter of intent to play football for the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College Wednesday morning. Fisher was the […]
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M deal
Blount Memorial Hospital may soon become part of South Carolina’s largest health care organization, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. If Prisma, a private non-profit, meets obligations outlined in a letter of intent approved unanimously by the hospital’s board Tuesday, July 18, it could become Blount Memorial's first health system partner or affiliate in its decades-long history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging...
Old Gray Cemetery tasked with thousands in repairs after vandalism
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Old Gray Cemetery, located off North Broadway near downtown Knoxville, has been a historic landmark in the city since it was built in 1850. Russell Kuhlman, who oversees the cemetery, said for the last several years, they’ve dealt with people not treating this historic site with the respect it’s owed.
UNC Asheville to build $4 million tennis court facility on campus
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone announced on July 18 that a $4 million outdoor tennis facility will be built on the campus of UNC Asheville. According to a news release, the project is part of the ALL IN Comprehensive Campaign and will...
77th Annual Southern Highland Craft Fair in Asheville
Asheville – A wide array of beautifully crafted hand-made items will be shown at the Southern Highland Craft Fair from Thursday, July 18th through Sunday, July 21st. Potters, wood carvers, basketmakers, spinners, weavers, jewelry makers, and designers using clay, metal and glass will all be present to show and sell their items. It is a unique opportunity to connect directly with the artist or even order a special hand-crafted item for an upcoming event. Two floors of Harrah’s Cherokee Center on Haywood Street in Asheville will be filled with Guild member’s wares, where more than 100 of these artisans are offering their original and beautifully crafted pieces. It is a breath of fresh air to see these fine pieces, which have been made with incredible attention to detail. This is an opportunity to visit and see some of the most talented craftsmen in the South.
Answer Man: Why am I seeing more planes over Candler? Can I opt out of the new city “smart meters?”
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers:. Question: (Note: I’ve got a two-for-one deal going on airport questions today). Question number 1: Could someone look into how much flights in and out of AVL have increased? It now seems that, in some parts of the day, there is one every 20 minutes. Related: Have some or all of the flight paths changed? If yes, maybe that’s why I hear them so frequently now.
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