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Sports briefs: Battle at the Hill kicks off middle school season
CHURCH HILL — The Battle at the Hill tournament kicks off middle school basketball season this week at Church Hill Middle School. Four girls teams will vie for the title, with round-robin play on Oct. 28-29 leading up to the semifinals and championship games on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Game times Wednesday are at 5, 6 and 8 p.m. at CHMS. In the girls’ tournament, Monday’s games will pit Tennessee Middle...
After Helene: Several organizations work together to help Erwin recover
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — When Hurricane Helene spurred the Nolichucky River to rise to record levels, Erwin endured unprecedented flood damage. On Monday, more than a month after the hurricane struck, News Channel 11 spoke with various organizations working to help Erwin recover from the disaster. Sara Diamond spoke with representatives of Team Rubicon, Region […]
National Guard ends debris removal as local crews ramp up effort
BUMPUS COVE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee National Guard completed its last day of debris clean-up Monday, as local officials prepare to continue cleanup efforts. Sgt. William Nelms first received orders to deploy to Northeast Tennessee exactly a month ago on Monday. Nelms told News Channel 11 that while there is a lot of work […]
Hurricane-hit FFA members find comfort at convention
The Erwin, Tennessee, area, with a population of 6,000, took the spotlight at the National FFA Convention in the wake of tragedy due to Hurricane Helene. The post Hurricane-hit FFA members find comfort at convention appeared first on AGDAILY.
Rivalry game sets stage for season finales
With another Hawkins County ‘Super Bowl’ in the books, the stage is set for the final week of the high school football regular season. Volunteer (0-8, 0-4) will be looking to break a 23-game losing streak that dates back to Sept. 23, 2022, when it hosts Grainger (4-5, 1-4) on Halloween night. That’s a rare Thursday night game for the Falcons and will include candy and treats being handed out to youngsters near the front gate before kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ...
Gate City kickoff return TD voted Week 10 Best Play of the Week
GATE CITY, Va. (WJHL) – After a tight vote, this week’s Best Play of the Week belongs to a member of the Gate City Blue Devils. Corey Byrd took the opening kickoff of the second half back for a long touchdown against district foe, John Battle. The Blue Devils got the better of the Trojans […]
Local runners triumph in Region 1 XC meet
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It was a picture-perfect day for racing in Gray, as schools from across Northeast Tennessee converged on Daniel Boone High School for the Region 1 Cross Country meet. Multiple area schools advanced to the state championship with stellar performances on Monday afternoon – including the hosts. Sadie Honeycutt (20:34.2) and Kerigan […]
Juveniles arrested after allegedly burglarizing vehicles in Telford
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two juveniles were arrested in Washington County, Tennessee after allegedly burglarizing vehicles. A news release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) states multiple vehicles were burglarized in the Telford community between Oct. 3 and 6. Each of the vehicles that was burglarized was unlocked, according to the sheriff’s office. […]
Millions in subsidy likely needed for John Sevier Hotel renovation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A consultant’s study with a timeline and early cost projections for the renovation of the century-old John Sevier Hotel building projects the iconic downtown spot’s transformation will take several years and require significant financial subsidy. “These projects are very difficult to execute and commonly include significant financial support from a […]
New displays coming to Speedway in Lights
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Monday, Speedway Children’s Charities revealed its plans for the holiday season. The Speedway in Lights will return for a 28th year at Bristol Motor Speedway starting on Nov. 15 and running through Jan. 4, 2025. “The show is also changing,” Director of the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities Claudia […]
Ballad Health discusses TennCare diaper program
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Earlier this fall, a new program was unveiled giving TennCare recipients free diapers. It covers 100 diapers for 30 days or 200 diapers for 60 days. More information can be found here. Kimberly Nicholson with Ballad Health sat down with our Good Morning Tri-Cities team to talk about their involvement […]
Three JCPD officers complete Southeastern Leadership Academy
On Friday, Oct. 25, three officers with the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) graduated from Session XI of the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center’s Southeastern Leadership Academy (SELA). Captain Mike Adams, Lt. Andy Clevinger, and Lt. Jeff LeGault took part in the intensive five-week academy at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Each […] The post Three JCPD officers complete Southeastern Leadership Academy appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
It’s that time of year for pumpkins to come to Ivy Hall
There’s a saying about jack-o-lanterns: “Only the knife knows what goes on in the heart of a pumpkin.” And, it’s also true that few know the joy that jack-o-lanterns bring not only to youngsters, but to people of all ages. It wouldn’t be Halloween without jack-o-lanterns and decorated pumpkins, which for the 15th year welcome […] The post It’s that time of year for pumpkins to come to Ivy Hall appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Bucs offense quiet in exhibition loss to High Point
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It was the unofficial start to the ETSU men’s basketball 2024-25 season on Sunday, as Brooks Savage and company welcomed the Panthers for a charity exhibition. Proceeds from the game, presented by Johnson City Honda, were donated to a pair of charities – Uncommon Grit Foundation, which supports veterans, first […]
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