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Trial underway for man accused of killing High Point University student
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Michael Cadogan is accused of killing his girlfriend, 19-year-old Gianna Delgado, in June 2021. Now her family says they are hoping to get closure and answers, with Day 1 of the trial wrapping up Tuesday. Cadogan was arrested in Carter County, Tennessee, in 2021, after...
Brights Zoo hosting first-ever car show for giraffe conservation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Brights Zoo, home of the famed spotless giraffe, Kipekee, is welcoming a different kind of animal. The zoo is hosting its first-ever car show on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The proceeds from the car show will benefit Save Giraffes Now. Melinda Bright and zookeeper Tom Berrier, along […]
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
Gardening Seminar at Sycamore Shoals
A Gardening Seminar will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, at Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton from 9 a.m. until noon. The seminar, free to the public, will be held in the community room at the park. The subjects of the seminar will be Review of summer gardens – What went right and what went […] The post Gardening Seminar at Sycamore Shoals appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair set for early August
The 67th annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair will be held in Burnsville's Town Square on Aug. 2-3. Hosted by the Yancey County Chamber of Commerce, the event will host 175 artists and crafters, according to a news release. “A strict selection process guarantees a high standard of craftsmanship, with no...
Financial counseling meetings to be held throughout Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Financial counseling meetings to help people with their credit scores will take place throughout Kingsport, the city announced on Tuesday. “Hwy 720; Where financial literacy and community intersect” is a regional initiative aimed at helping people through financial counseling to achieve a credit score of 720. “A healthy credit score can […]
Honoring the Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall and the Group’s Crucial Role in Country
The oak is a symbol of strength.Joe Bonsall, Longtime Member of The Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76 So when Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall, 76, died July 9 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, it came as a shock to many. He was the most active Oak onstage during the bulk of a sturdy, 50-year membership in the group, installed in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. Bonsall was a dedicated runner into his 50s and, after that, routinely walked five miles when the bus reached a concert...
‘Hub of love’ | Knoxville non-profit helping thousands of homeless
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In the summer heat, sometimes the essentials aren’t always easy to come by. For Marti Baker, it started out as a haircut in 2019. Now, in 2024, Care Cuts is a one stop shop that is becoming increasingly established as a Knoxville homeless center. “You...
Bristol Tenn. BOE considers policies based on new laws
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Bristol, Tennessee School Board met Monday to discuss a list of policies that could go into place. The first deals with artificial intelligence, or AI, in the classroom. According to Director of Schools Dr. Annette Tudor, this is a topic they have seen regularly in schools, which led to a […]
Danica McKellar Reunites With Her ‘Wonder Years’ Castmates
Danica McKellar was delighted to see her co-stars again at the Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee. It has been two decades since they last got together, and it was no surprise that Danica raved about catching up with her colleagues once again. She took a group photo on Instagram featuring...
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