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TikTok food critic Keith Lee boosts business at Virginia restaurants
A TikTok food critic with millions of followers demonstrated how he can make or break a restaurant with a single video when he visited the D.C. area this week. Las Vegas native Keith Lee stopped by Okonomi Asian Grill — also known as the “Asian Chipotle” for its custom rice bowls — in Fairfax, Virginia, and business has been booming.
Big First Half Pushes Liberty Past ETSU 3-1
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Lady Flames scored two goals in the final 10 minutes of the first half to create a 3-0 lead at the midway point, leading to a 3-1 victory at ETSU. Sallie Garner, Ava Goodman and Isabella Wedemeyer each scored in the first half to guide the Lady Flames to their fourth consecutive triumph to start the 2024 season.
Lady Bucs relying on back line early in 2024
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Thursday night will go into the books as a 1-0 loss for ETSU women’s soccer. But, head coach Jay Yelton was pleased with the way his squad made the visiting Lady Vols earn every inch at Summers-Taylor Stadium. Bucs goalkeeper, Ashton Blair, has, once again, been the orchestrator of that […]
Two elderly residents injured in Bristol, Va. house fire
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol Virginia Fire Department responded to a house fire on Saturday with residents trapped inside, according to a social media post from the city’s Professional Firefighters Association. The post said that upon arrival, moderate smoke was coming from a single-story house in the 300 block of Heritage Drive, where two […]
Speedway Children’s Charities hosts Bristol Burnout to raise money for kids in need
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) -Speedway Children’s Charities hosted its sixth annual Bristol Burnout event at the Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday. The event benefited the charity. Fitness enthusiasts competed in male and female teams to raise money for local children in need. Bristol Burnout is a “functional fitness competition similar to Crossfit style events,” according to […]
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview: George Wythe
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on with a stop in Wytheville and a look at the George Wythe High School football team. Brandon Harner enters his 11th season as head coach of the maroons. George Wythe wen 9-4 last season and...
Exchange Club of Greeneville hosts second annual BBQ, Bluegrass and Brews fundraiser
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Saturday, the Exchange Club of Greeneville hosted its second annual Barbecue, Bluegrass, and Brews (BBB) fundraiser. The non-profit club supports various community projects, scholarships, charities working to stop child abuse and its Field Day. BBB featured live music from Greeneville’s Stemwinder and Johnson City’s Pythagoras, dinner and coffee from local […]
Together We Can! event in Kingsport focuses on addiction support and remembrance
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Kingsport, Tennessee held an event in celebration of International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday morning. The event, titled Together We Can!, was a free community event held by the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition. It took place on First Broad St, UMC in Kingsport from 11 A. M. to 2 P. M.
Sullivan Co. non-profits highlight International Overdose Awareness Day with education & resources
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several Sullivan County non-profit and outreach groups came together to hold an event for International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday. The free, public event was organized by the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition (SCAD) and held at the First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport. It was a family-friendly event, complete […]
Governor Youngkin announces $8 million investment by UK electric vehicle manufacturer in Virginia
Richmond, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a significant investment in Virginia’s automotive industry, with RBW Sports & Classics, a UK manufacturer of electric classic sports cars, selecting Danville as the site for its new manufacturing facility. This initiative, fueled by a $35 million state-funded project, is set to create 144 jobs and marks a major step in Virginia’s drive towards becoming a leader in the electric vehicle sector.
Mostly clear and calm tonight; Sunday brings in more chances for sunshine
Saturday evening looks great for anyone planning some evening plans. Outdoor dinner plans will be in good shape as we continue to see mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the upper 50s. Can’t rule out some river valley across the mountains but any instances will be extremely isolated tonight. Sunday church services will go […]
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