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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...
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...
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