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Nick Saban compliments Vols, says Josh Heupel ‘does a really good job’
After retiring as Alabama's coach in January, Nick Saban is serving in a different role this year at SEC Media Days in Dallas. He's settling in as a TV analyst as part of the crew covering the annual preview event for SEC Network and ESPN. His new job requires him...
AMOREM volunteer receives Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
HIGH COUNTRY — AMOREM volunteer, Nannette Clark, has been selected by the North Carolina Commission Volunteerism and Community Service as a recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Clark, who has been a volunteer at AMOREM since the summer of 2021, was nominated for her commitment to being a caregiver relief and companionship volunteer. “Nannette goes above and beyond to serve our patients in the High Country,” said Director...
68th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games a smashing success
LINVILLE—The 68th year of the Highland Games has come and gone with the closing events of Sunday, July 14. The clans marched, the athletes ran and tossed, the pipers played, and the lassies danced, and as the dust of the fourth and final day settled, thousands had enjoyed a fair share of athletic competition, dulcet tones, food aplenty, and an annual homecoming, which to many is a yearly rite of passage. The weekend holds a special place in the hearts of those who return to...
Bristol, Virginia considers outlawing camping on city-owned property
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — People experiencing homelessness were on the minds of City Council members as they discussed a change to the public camping section of the city code in a called meeting Tuesday. Current city code states it is illegal to camp on sidewalks and right of ways. The code details what qualifies as […]
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Virginia Cavaliers Stats & Odds
The Virginia Cavaliers seek improvement in 2024 coming off back-to-back three-win seasons under head coach Tony Elliott. Expectations are extremely low, with the Cavaliers projected for only 4.5 victories. However, they’ll face their share of challenges in the new-look Atlantic Coast Conference, which welcomes SMU, California and Stanford. Virginia...
Nik Aston Secures Top Spot in Men’s Heavy Athletics at Highland Games
Nik Aston placed in the top four in all seven men’s heavy athletic events during the 2024 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, earning him the top spot overall for the competition. This year marked Aston’s sixth competing at these games and his second as a professional. The 29-year-old from...
Free dental clinic coming to Wise County July 19-20
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A free dental clinic will take place in Wise County on July 19 and 20. The Mission of Mercy dental clinic will offer free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and x-rays at the event. Limited denture repairs, relines and simple partials will also be available. The event will […]
Buchanan Co. Cop Shop Clean-Up to help send children to 4-H camp
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is helping young people involved in 4-H go to camp. On Wednesday, the 4-H Cop Shop Clean-Up will take place at the sheriff’s office in Vansant. During the event, members of the local 4-H extension will wash police and first responder vehicles from around […]
BVPD continues Friday shooting investigation
Bristol, Virginia police are continuing to look for any information on a vehicle believed to have been involved in a shooting Friday morning, leaving one man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. It happened on Moore Street at the campus of the former Virginia Intermont College. There may have been three male suspects involved. The vehicle was possibly a light blue older model Ford Thunderbird. Anyone with information regarding the suspects or vehicle is asked to call the BVPD at 276-645-7400.
Weather 7-17-2024 Storms and Cooler Temps
Any storms could be strong to severe.. We are going to see this rainy, stormy, and cooler temp pattern through the weekend. A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
'Tennessee Crossroads' host Joe Elmore to be honored with public celebration of life
Nashville Public Television will host tours and present highlight clips before holding an hourlong memorial service at 4:30 p.m. July 25. Elmore, 80, hosted 'Tennessee Crossroads' for 37 years. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell will speak at Elmore's celebration of life at the station. Elmore's relatives, friends and 'Tennessee Crossroads' colleagues...
Ice cream social one of many upcoming fun BHVA events
Get some refreshing relief from summer’s scorching heat when the Buffalo Valley Historic Association holds its annual ice cream social at the Bogart-Bowman Cabin in Unicoi on July 27 at 2 p.m. According to the BVHA President Lesia Willis, the event is scheduled to last until four in the...
Lora Dillon and Women's Track & Field Recognized to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
BANNER ELK, N.C. – On Monday, Lees-McRae women's track & field student-athlete Lora Dillon was recognized to the 2024 NCAA Division II Women's Track & Field All-Academic Team as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Bobcat women's track & field program received recognition on the USTFCCCA Women's All-Academic Team for their excellence in the classroom.
Bluff City Life: Wed, 10 July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show. These beautiful houses are waiting to be turned into homes. We’re touring breathtaking properties in Eads!. Gospel music is taking over the Bluff City. You have a chance to join in praise at this annual convention. Malcolm...
Violin, Piano and Cello; Funk, Soul and R&B, a “Perfect” film, Visual Arts, Take the Stage July 16-21 at An Appalachian Summer Festival
This week at An Appalachian Summer Festival, July 16-21, there’s a little something for everyone — from violin, piano and cello, to funk, soul, R&B and more. The festival, now in its 40th year, runs through July 27 and features a diverse mix of music, dance, visual arts, and film programming. For information and tickets, visit AppSummer.org.
Homecoming for Hootie and The Blowfish As They Return For Two Local Concerts in August
Hootie and the Blowfish will be returning to the area with two local concerts in August. The first will be in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 3rd followed by a show in Bristol, VA at Jiffy Lube Live on August 17th. This is somewhat of a homecoming as half of the band, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, are graduates of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.
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