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New Telford Meat Processing Center to Open in January: A Game-Changer for Local Farmers
A state-of-the-art meat processing center is set to open in January in Telford, Tennessee, bringing a much-needed boost to the local livestock industry. This facility aims to provide local farmers with advanced processing services, ensuring high-quality meat products. With an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability, the center will support the region’s agricultural sector by reducing the need for long-distance transportation of livestock, lowering costs, and enhancing freshness. Additionally, the new center is expected to create numerous job opportunities, bolstering the local economy.
Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year
Carter County Schools announced key administrative changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year on Monday, July 22. Brandon Young will be the new Principal of Happy Valley Middle School. Young brings 22 years of educational experience, having started his career as a 5th-grade teacher in Mitchell County, N.C. After eight years of teaching, he pursued […] The post Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
NU makes emergency repairs to restore power
There were several tree-related power outages over the past weekend that required Newport Utilities to make emergency repairs. NU reports the outages were caused by falling debris landing on numerous power lines during the storms that came through the area. Its crews responded throughout the evening on Saturday, July 20 to restore power. One of the larger outages that occurred late Saturday night was the result of a tree falling...
4-star LB Christian Gass announces commitment
Four-star linebacker recruit Christian Gass has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers over the Georgia Bulldogs. Gass’ commitment brings Tennessee’s class of 2025 into the top-10 recruiting classes in the country. The elite linebacker prospect plays high school football for Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia. The Eastside standout is Tennessee’s No. 18 commitment in the class of 2025. The Volunteers are still behind Georgia in the SEC recruiting rankings. Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart have the third-best recruiting class in the nation. Gass is ranked as the No. 204 player in the class of 2025, per the 247Sports Composite. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker is the No. 22 player at his position and the No. 31 prospect in Georgia. Tennessee is getting a that versatile linebacker plays both edge and outside linebacker. Gass has excellent speed off the edge and sticks to opposing receiving targets in pass coverage. Gass also runs track for Eastside and has good speed.
PHOTO GALLERY: Stingrays outgun Flying Fish
ROGERSVILLE — The Church Hill Stingrays strolled into Rogersville on Thursday, July 18, and swam away with a clean sweep of the Rogersville Flying Fish in the second Hawkins County battle of the summer. The Stingrays picked up wins in both the girls (311-216) and boys (263-257) competition to take a 574-473 victory over the Flying Fish in the combined team scores. “I don’t always keep score during these meets,...
Symphony of the Mountains, Roy Cornelius Smith takes stage at “Music at the Mansion”
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Allandale Mansion Amphitheatre hosted the “Music at the Mansion” event on Sunday. The Symphony of the Mountains and guest soloist Roy Cornelius Smith took the stage Sunday afternoon to perform patriotic favorites. Symphony of the Mountains is a local orchestra that covers pop songs, classic hits and more. They also […]
Vols enter 2024 with ‘deepest’ secondary under Josh Heupel
Tennessee will kick off fall training camp on July 31. 2024 will be the fourth season for the Vols under head coach Josh Heupel. Heupel discussed Tennessee’s secondary for the upcoming season at SEC media days on July 16 in Dallas, Texas. “Expecting those guys to play at a championship level,” Heupel said. “I love the group as far as their length, athleticism, play-making ability, their willingness to be physical, take on destruct blocks, tackle in open space, their care factor, their knowledge and understanding of what we’re doing, how they approach their practice every single day. I’m really excited about it. “I mentioned a little bit earlier, but this is the deepest that we’ve been within our roster, and that affords you to have the opportunity to have great competition every single day. That’s on the practice field. That’s in the meeting room. That depth becomes important as you go throughout the course of the season, as well. I’m looking forward to that group taking a real step here this fall for us.” Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract
Former Tennessee pitcher Drew Beam has inked his first professional contract with the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in the third round. The post Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract appeared first on On3.
National Park Service asks for public's input on environmental assessment of Foothills Parkway construction
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The National Park Service is accepting comments through Aug. 21 on the Foothills Parkway Section 8D Environmental Assessment in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The proposed project would extend the parkway approximately nine miles from Wears Valley to the Spur near Gatlinburg...
JCFD to host child safety seat checkpoint
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) will host a child safety seat check on Thursday. Certified car seat technicians with the department will install and inspect child safety seats at the event. “Statistics show a majority of child safety seats are installed incorrectly,” JCFD Chief David Bell said in a […]
Accused murderer, escapee Billy Fletcher appears in court
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Accused murderer and escapee Billy Fletcher appeared in Carter County court Monday morning. Fletcher appeared in court for a hearing on his escape charge. While in court, Fletcher waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The Carter County Grand Jury will take up the case on Oct. 4. Fletcher allegedly […]
WCSO: Man arrested after elderly woman found living in ‘deplorable conditions’
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Telford man was arrested after police found an elderly woman in his care living in “deplorable conditions,” police report. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports deputies responded to a home on Al Sliger Road in Telford after receiving an anonymous phone call requesting a welfare check on […]
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