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Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Barlow to retire from Clerk of Superior Court
JEFFERSON — Pam Barlow has decided that this will be her final year serving as the Ashe County Clerk of Superior Court with her retirement set for Dec. 1. Barlow, who was born and raised in Ashe County, graduated from Ashe Central High School, Wilkes Community College and first began working in the Ashe County Clerk of Court’s office in 1996. Barlow was first elected as the Ashe County Clerk of Superior Court in 2006 and will hold that position until her retirement later this...
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 […]
Back-to-School Bash set for July 27
By Angela H. Cutrer Star correspondent The 17th Annual Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Back-to-School Bash is set for July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hampton High School. The event will provide 1,600 backpacks filled with school supplies for preschool to high school students on a first-come, first-served basis. “I love the […] The post Back-to-School Bash set for July 27 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards
This fall, when the 2024 International Bluegrass Association hosts its annual awards ceremony, a local musician will be in the running for top honors. Elizabethton native Daniel Grindstaff and critically-acclaimed banjo player, is nominated for two of the association’s most prestigious awards – Song of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year. Admittedly, the […] The post Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
City Council passes ordinance to regulate short-term rentals
The Town of Mountain City’s city council has implemented a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, which means property owners now have a place to find answers to questions about their rentals. “The town has not had an ordinance for VRBO or AirBnB before, and we have been getting...
Tennessee store clerk 'steals million-dollar lottery ticket' after dad won huge pay-out
A lucky father in was nearly cheated out of a million-dollar winning lottery ticket had it not been for detectives who said a store clerk had tried to steal it for himself. The winner bought two winning tickets at a local Shell gas station in Murfreesboro and gave them to Meer Patel, 23, who was the store clerk at the time. Patel covertly paid the dad for the lesser-winning ticket and tossed the million-dollar winner into the trash. Surveillance footage would later catch him celebrating in the store after scratching off the front, confirming it was indeed worth $1 million, according to detectives.
Commissioners hear update on Ashe Park expansion
JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Commissioners held their second regular session meeting of the month on Monday, July 15, on the third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse. After the commissioners followed opening procedures, Chairman Todd McNeill flowed into the adoption of the agenda, explaining that there were a couple of changes that needed to be made. With approval from the commissioners, a proposed text amendment to the Ashe County...
Responder Rib Cookoff at Doe Mountain Recreation Area
(WJHL) Brie Novack of Doe Mountain Recreation Area tells us about an upcoming Rib Cookoff by first responders coming up Saturday, July 27th to raise money for area fire departments. To learn more, watch the video.
'Nancy' play set for Jonesborough's International Storytelling Center
The International Storytelling Center is accustomed to sharing stories from all over the world from its stage. However, this month, the intimate Jonesborough theatre will welcome a local story of history and triumph with the play “Nancy.”. Audiences can enjoy “Nancy,” the story of an enslaved woman at 6...
3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia
On July 1, PetSmart PetsHotel in Alexandria, Virginia, contacted a dog owner about their canine companion’s passing while they were under its care. Following the incident, two more dogs died during or after their stay at the PetSmart facility. The case is still under investigation, and one of the canine’s bodies was sent for necropsy. […] The post 3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia appeared first on DogTime.
‘Nobody knows and nobody could know right now,’ Political analyst says on VP Harris’ chances of winning Virginia
“The truth is nobody knows and nobody could know right now,” said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, to 8News. “Any polls that come out now should be discarded, because we don’t know who the vice presidential candidate is and people haven’t had a chance to get to know Harris better.”
Vance rallies in Virginia, focuses on manufacturing and energy
(The Center Square) – Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance drew on his Appalachian upbringing to connect with supporters at a rally in Virginia on Monday night, focusing on the region’s depleted manufacturing industry, fentanyl and surging immigration crisis. Vance, senator from Ohio, stopped earlier in the day in his Ohio hometown. He was announced on the ticket with former President Donald Trump one week to the day earlier. Vance...
Landlords again attempt to oust Bristol abortion clinic from its building
An emergency motion for a temporary injunction to stop the eviction has been filed. The clinic's owner says she will continue to fight. The post Landlords again attempt to oust Bristol abortion clinic from its building appeared first on Cardinal News.
JMU grads filling key roles in teaching, nursing throughout Virginia
James Madison University graduates are helping Virginia meet the need when it comes to careers that are significantly understaffed including teachers and nurses. JMU’s annual career outcomes report found that more than 200 graduates from the class of 2023 found jobs in the teaching profession in Virginia, and another 167 reported that they were working in nursing in the state.
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