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Beardsley Community farmer speaks on how the rain is affecting her crops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Around two weeks ago, WBIR spoke with Lia Bevins, the Farm Manager at Beardsley Community Farm, about the widespread moderate drought. She said many of her plants weren't doing well and she was hoping for rain. Now, it's here — but Bevins said it's too much....
Rogersville native turns hobby into scholarship
MOSHEIM — Rogersville native and Cherokee alumnus John Bernard has turned a hobby into an opportunity to return to college and further his career in education. The West Greene Middle School teacher and football coach recently signed to compete with Milligan University’s disc golf team. “I start this fall in Milligan’s 100% online M.Ed. curriculum and teaching program,” Bernard announced on his Facebook page. “I’m blessed to be going back...
Two roosters from local animal shelter getting new home
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County Animal Shelter welcomed a pair of roosters on Thursday after receiving a call that the farm animals had wandered onto someone’s property. Tammy Davis, the shelter’s executive director, said the roosters are not the first farm animals to need a temporary home. “So, I think the public […]
Niswonger Children’s Hospital teams up with area Dairy Queen stores for Miracle Treat Day
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Thursday, Dairy Queen stores throughout the Tri-Cities will give $1 from every Blizzard sold to Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Becca Blanton from Niswonger Children’s Hospital was in the News Channel 11 studio to explain the importance of this community fundraiser.
New dental clinic in Kingsport to serve as training ground and help locals
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — After months of hard work, the Kingsport Dental Clinic of the Appalachian Highlands is now complete. There are so many people in this region that can’t afford dental care and travel two to three hours to find clinics such as what we’re looking at here, said Kingsport City Manager Christ McCartt.
Judge threatens Sean Williams with gag order at day 2 of federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A judge threatened accused child rapist Sean Williams with a gag order at day two of his federal trial in Greeneville on Wednesday. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-26-31-2024
July 25 – 31, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Weekend Weather 7-26-28-2024 Storms Possible
Your summertime pop-ups are possible on Friday and Saturday, but, that all changes on Sunday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Saturday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon....
TDEC announced the awarding of 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants, totaling $718,757, for remediation projects across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants, funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, are designed to support environmental protection and economic development, particularly in rural areas. The act provides local governments and development boards with essential resources for investigating, cleaning up, and redeveloping contaminated...
The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section has announced the arrest of woman on charges of tax evasion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, her name is Brittany Cardwell and her bond was set at $5,000. The arrest follows an indictment by a Robertson County Grand Jury, which charged Cardwell with one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment accuses Cardwell of providing false and...
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