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Tennessee grand jury indicts Arkansas man on federal child exploitation charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A federal grand jury in Middle Tennessee indicted a man who allegedly had inappropriate relations with a minor. Henry C. Leventis, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, announced that Daniel Kelly, 32, would be indicted on federal child exploitation charges. The Federal...
Pro-school voucher groups spending tops $4.5 million in Tennessee Republican primaries
With one day left until Tennessee’s Republican primary, groups pushing for the adoption of a universal private school voucher program have poured record money into the state’s election. Two years ago, three pro-voucher groups set a then-record by spending around $1 million on independent advertisements to support or oppose candidates based on whether they favored […]
Plane crash false alarm prompts multi-agency response
DEEP GAP — Multiple agencies responded to the area of U.S. 421 and U.S. 221 for reports of a possible plane crash Wednesday morning, which turned out to be unfounded. According to the Deep Gap Volunteer Fire Department, emergency personnel were dispatched just after 9 a.m. to the U.S. 421 and 221 intersection for a possible plane crash. Multiple 911 callers believed they saw a small aircraft possibly on fire...
'The Bachelorette' alum Jed Wyatt marries fiancee Ellen Decker in Tennessee
The Bachelorette alum Jed Wyatt has married fitness coach Ellen Decker in his home state of Tennessee. Jed and Ellen tied the knot in front of family and friends at The Woodlands at Five Gables in Chattanooga, TN, People reported. RELATED LINK: 'THE BACHELOR' FRANCHISE COUPLES NOW: WHO IS STILL...
St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church’s 66th Blowing Rock Tour of Homes Great Success
St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church announces a successful 66 th Annual Blowing Rock Tour of Homes, thanks to the countless hours of volunteers from around Watauga County and beyond who donated Timeless Treasures, baked fabulous cakes, cookies and pies, drove, guided, arranged flowers, served lunches, organized, sold, and cleaned, as well as the four families who so graciously opened their lovely homes for over a thousand visitors from across North Carolina and beyond.
“I’ve never seen a group of people more crushed” | Sullivan County teachers speak out about failed pay raise
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)—On Tuesday, the Sullivan County Commission voted on a resolution regarding the county’s school year budget, which included a 15% raise for teachers. The resolution failed 12-10, with 13 votes needed to pass. After months of trying for the raise, the news came as a crushing blow for teachers. “It was disappointing,” said […]
Milligan University hires new president
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — Milligan University officially has a new president. Dr. Stephen Waers in the university's 16th president. Dr. Waers hosted a meet and greet to get to know staff and administration this morning. Waers was the former chief academic officer and chief information officer at Point University in...
Erwin mother who left toddler in locked car to gamble at casino to be released
A Northeast Tennessee woman convicted of child abuse for leaving her toddler in a locked car while she was gambling inside the Bristol Casino is scheduled to be released from prison on Monday, according to information from the Virginia Department of Corrections. Jasmin Solinksy of Erwin was sentenced to serve...
Sabine Hill House tours featured monthly by Sycamore Shoals Park
Among the events listed each and almost every month at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park are guided tours at Sabine Hill, the home of Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The house, located on a grassy knoll outside of town at 2338 West G Street, is one of the finest examples of […] The post Sabine Hill House tours featured monthly by Sycamore Shoals Park appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Fundraiser to support band in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The countdown is on for the East Tennessee State University Marching Bucs, who will arrive on campus in less than two weeks to begin preparing for their most exciting season ever and a performance at the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Marching Bucs will be the first collegiate...
House of Fades to offer free haircuts on Sunday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – House of Fades in The Mall at Johnson City will offer free back-to-school haircuts on Sunday. House of Fades will offer complimentary haircuts to students aged 14 and under on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. No appointment is required, and haircuts will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. […]
Going behind the scenes at Brights Zoo
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) – It takes a lot to keep an operation like Brights Zoo up and running. There are over 900 animals from every corner of the globe at the zoo. Keeping them happy and healthy is a massive task, but the zookeepers at Brights Zoo are more than up to the challenge. Every […]
Kipekee turns 1: A year of her life and her success
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) — As Brights Zoo’s rare spotless giraffe, Kipekee, celebrates her first birthday, the zoo continues to grow its revenues. Kipekee was born July 31, 2023, and announced to the public in August. She sparked local and international interest, being the only other recorded spotless giraffe since one was born in Japan in […]
Happy Valley aims to ride momentum from 2023, land another playoff game on Warrior Hill
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — As the calendar flips into the month of August, the high school football season cannot come soon enough on the hill at Happy Valley - a team ready to turn the lights on and line the field in 2024. Under another year of head coach,...
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