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CWRUbotix places 5th in MATE ROV World Championship this summer
CWRUbotix, Case Western Reserve University’s robotics team, competed in the 22nd annual MATE ROV World Championship, hosted in Kingsport, Tennessee, in June. In this competition, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are deployed underwater to perform various tasks related to ocean observation and developing systems to combat climate change. This year,...
WJHL Rewind: Cable Country – Clay sculptor Tim Osborne
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Former News Channel 11 anchor Tim Cable oversaw one of the region’s most popular series: Cable Country. In June 1996, Cable observed Tim Osborne, a clay sculptor who did not let his near-blindness in one eye prevent him from creating art. Osborne preferred...
Tennessee residents will have the opportunity to hunt without a license on Saturday, August 24, aligning with the opening day of squirrel season
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has designated this day as Free Hunting Day to promote interest in hunting and introduce new participants to the sport. Free Hunting Day is an annual initiative by the TWRA aimed at sparking interest in hunting,...
Group of motorcyclists to host Sunday ride for Tennessee woman who received second heart transplant
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A group of motorcyclists will host a ride on Sunday to raise money for a woman who in May received her second heart transplant in Middle Tennessee. Jordon Hensley received her second heart transplant in May 2024 — marking her third chance at life after her first heart transplant around 17 years ago. At first, a committee at Vanderbilt University Medical Center voted against putting her on the transplant list.
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is inviting Tennesseans to join their free webinar on August 27
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on August 27 at 9 a.m. Central Time to discuss the Tennessee Retail Accountability Program. This session is particularly relevant for wholesalers and retailers dealing in products such as beer, tobacco, nonalcoholic...
Endangered Child Alert: Three children missing from Knoxville
Nashville, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for three children missing from Knoxville. The children were last contacted on July 16, 2024. Twelve-year-old Aki Warren II, Eight-year-old Amena Hood and Five-year-old Amirr Warren are believed to be with their non-custodial father, Aki Warren. Warren is a 43 year-old black male, 6'2" with brown eyes and black hair.
3 high school football rematches to watch in Week 1
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — High school football is back in the Tri-Cities, and some of Week 1’s games will be high profile. Virginia high schools don’t start their season until Aug. 30, but Tennessee squads are all hoping to be 1-0 by the end of Friday night. Below are three games on Aug. 23 […]
Anticipation builds for Martin Center’s upcoming season
Following an impressive spring 2024 Broadway season, the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is gearing up for another year of dazzling performances. On Friday Aug. 23, the Martin Center will be hosting their 2025 Broadway reveal in the Grand Hall. The doors will open at 6 p.m. for a reception in the Tindall Lobby followed by the reveal at 7 p.m.
Boones Creek ALDI opens for business
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new ALDI grocery store has officially opened its doors in Boones Creek. The new store, located at 108 Whitewood Blvd, is the second location in Johnson City. The Boones Creek ALDI will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. ALDI hosted a sneak peek event on Wednesday […]
Community Heroes: United Way coordinator Abraham McIntyre connects needs with resources
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — This week’s Community Hero has a passion for helping others. He is a hands-on member of the United Way of the East Tennessee Highlands, working to help groups get the resources they need to be successful. As a United Way Community Impact Coordinator, Abraham McIntyre spends his days connecting people […]
Providence Academy baseball player Matti gets the call of a lifetime
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — For the second time in as many months, a Providence Academy baseball team member will be playing abroad with a chance to qualify for the WBSC U-18 World Cup. Senior catcher and utility Ronny Matti is coming off of a standout season with the Knights in 2023 earning TSSAA Division […]
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