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Just for Kids: How to address kids’ mental health and bullying
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — With children returning to school, many parents have questions about their child’s mental health as well as how to navigate other challenges in today’s age. On Aug. 29, experts from Niswonger Children’s Hospital and Ballad Health will join Amy Lynn for a special Just for Kids call-in show. Guests will […]
Meet the candidates running for Washington County, Tennessee commission
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Three people are running for Washington County, Tennessee's ninth district commission seat. The ninth district is the Carver precinct, which includes Johnson City neighborhoods just to the north and east of downtown. Parties selected candidates by caucus after commissioner Suzy Williams died in office in June.
Overall improvement in employment across Tennessee, according to a report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the July employment report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development indicates an overall improvement in employment across the state. Out of 95 counties, 77 reported a decrease in unemployment rates from June, eight maintained the same rate, and...
Daniel Boone expected to be tough matchup again this season
Daniel Boone doesn’t have superstars on its 2024 football team according to head coach Jeremy Jenkins. Still, the Trailblazers want to carry on a tradition of being a tough matchup for anyone they play. It’s what the players told the veteran coach in his 20th season at his alma mater.
Monster trucks bring big thrills to WCYB Appalachian Arena
GRAY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Wednesday night was the first of two nights for huge monster trucks at the WCYB Appalachian Arena. The trucks with big wheels and bigger thrills were crushing it, one jump at a time. The event had loud noises, big crowds, and lots of fun. They’re...
Parlier settling in as new City Building and Planning administrative assistant
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO When Freda Wagner retired as the administrative assistant in the City of Elizabethton’s Building and Planning Department, everyone wondered how she would be replaced as Wagner brought a ray of sunshine when it came to dealing with contractors and those seeking assistance in the department. However, the search […] The post Parlier settling in as new City Building and Planning administrative assistant appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
ECU opens its first Elizabethton branch
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent Local business and government leaders celebrated the grand opening of the new Eastman Credit Union branch in Elizabethton on Thursday. “Today is a very special day,” said ECU President and CEO Kelly Price, who described watching people walk into the new branch for the first time. The new branch, the […] The post ECU opens its first Elizabethton branch appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
TNECD awarded $28.8M in grants in first 7 months of '24
(The Center Square) – Tennessee has handed out $28.8 million over 35 projects in FastTrack grants this year. The largest were $6.5 million to Greenheck Fan Co. for its Knox County expansion, $3.3 million to Avancez LLC in Haywood County and $3 million to Schneider Electric in Wilson County. Fasttrack grants are state grants sent to companies to help offset the costs of expanding or moving into the state with...
Thunderbolt Broadcasting Recognized at Tennessee Association of Broadcasters Awards Banquet
Thunderbolt Broadcasting was the recipient of two state awards at this weeks Tennessee Association of Broadcasters banquet in Nashville. During the “Excellence in Broadcasting Awards” ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame, 104.9 KYTN/105.7 WQAK News Director Charles Choate took top honors in the categories of “Best Local News Coverage” and “Best Local Newscaster or Reporter” in Small Market Radio.
Tennessee State Games officials reveal logo ahead of 2025 competitions
The State Games of Tennessee’s Logo represents Tennessee and shines a light on The Hub City, Jackson. "We want to include the TriStar in some way, so that's why we have the three paths to represent the three divisions. That was something our art director, Lizzie Lafont, developed. She is the one that actually created the logo and did a phenomenal job," Stephanie Riley, the founder of B3 Creative Agency, said.
Soldier jailed on federal charges reportedly doxxed Tennessee public figures per SPLC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — An active duty U.S. Army soldier stationed in North Carolina who has been jailed on federal charges of firearms trafficking and selling stolen firearms reportedly played a role in doxxing some Tennesseans, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Doxxing is the process of...
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