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Bluff City approves 5% water, sewer rate hike
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Town of Bluff City has approved its budget for the next fiscal year. Property taxes will not increase; however, garbage collection fees and water and sewer rates will. According to a social media post by Bluff City Mayor Jeff Broyles, the Board of Supervisors passed the balanced budget Tuesday night. “Due […]
Bluff City swinging bridge closed due to needed repairs
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The swinging bridge over the South Fork Holston River in Bluff City will be closed indefinitely due to needed repairs. According to Mayor Jeff Broyles, the town will work with county partners to reopen the bridge as soon as possible. Signs will be installed to remind people of the bridge’s […]
Creativity Unleashed At Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair, Aug. 2-3
Burnsville, NC –The Town Square in Burnsville comes to life with a showcase of artistry and community spirit during the Free, 67th annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair, Aug. 2-3., 9-5pm on both days. Hosted by the Yancey County Chamber of Commerce, this juried event transforms downtown Burnsville into a...
The Arts are Big Business in Johnson County
On Saturday, the residents of Johnson County and the surrounding area enjoyed the sights and sounds of the Sunflower Festival, one of the area's largest arts and cultural events. The festival stretched the length of Mountain City’s Main Street and featured more than 220 arts and crafts vendors. It is...
New poll shows Trump leading Biden in Virginia, political analyst says Biden is in ‘deep trouble’
"The real question is, is any of this getting to Biden? Do the people around him tell him?" said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. "He is in deep, deep, deep, trouble."
It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip
Major atmospheric shifts to bring cooler and wetter weather over next several days. But how long will it last? The post It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip appeared first on Cardinal News.
5th Annual BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge at Bristol Dragway 2024: Events & Entries
Bristol Dragway will host the 5th Annual BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge from August 29 to September 1, 2024, with three $15,000-to-win main events and two $3,000 Gamblers Races. Weekend entry: $450 for pre-entry by August 15, $600 for gate entry. $3,000 Gamblers Races on Thursday and Friday with $100...
Bristol, Tennessee City Schools to host Christmas in July toy drive & block party
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Bristol, Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) will host its Christmas in July toy drive event next week, the district announced in a social media post. The Christmas in July event will be hosted in the form of a block party to benefit the Johnia Berry Toy Drive. The school system is asking […]
Largen and Young split top prizes on the PremierBilliards.com’s Q City 9-Ball Tour
Keith Young and Scott Largen came into this past weekend’s (July 13-14) stop on the PremierBilliards.com’s Q City 9-Ball Tour looking for their first (recorded) victory in a regional tour event and in a way, they both found it. They met twice, hot seat and double-elimination final. Largen won the former and Young took the opening set of the true double-elimination final before they entered into negotiations for a split of the top two cash prizes. Largen was determined to be the ‘official’ winner. The event drew 45 entrants to the Borderline Brunswick Arena in Bristol, TN.
BMA approves 5% raises for Kingsport City School employees on first reading
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport City Schools (KCS) employees are only one step away from across-the-board 5% salary increases. On Tuesday, the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) unanimously approved an amendment to the school system’s 2024-25 budget. The amendment would grant all KCS employees a 5% cost of living increase. The Kingsport Board […]
Opportunity House residents raise concerns over living conditions
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Opportunity House is a homeless shelter that aims to provide those in need of a helping hand. We clothe them, feed them, we help them get jobs, we take them to fill job sheets out at the higher services and once they get a job they can go working back, said Ricker.
Ex-finance director responds to lawsuit
The former finance director for the Cocke County Partnership has filed her answer to a $250,000 lawsuit by her former employer, vigorously refuting the lawsuit’s allegations. Sommer White remains the only defendant in the civil suit after other parties, including Cocke County Commissioner Rick Vassar, were dropped from the lawsuit. A significant allegation in the Partnership lawsuit is that White had stolen a hard drive. It is just one of...
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