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Bristol Tennessee's new trash pickup policy leaves residents frustrated
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee implemented a new trash pick-up policy and many residents are unhappy with the changes. Now we’re requesting our residents to make an appointment to have those items picked up. Whereas previously they would've just been picked up on the same day as the regular trash, said Director of Community Relations for the City of Bristol Tennessee, Jon Luttrell.
Health leaders deal with aftermath of sudden assisted living facility closure
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 20 residents are without permanent homes after the abrupt closure of Sunset Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Mountain City. Both Sullivan County Emergency Management Director Jason Blevins and District Ombudsman for the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Karrie Erick told News Channel 11 they had been […]
USA Today names Johnson City, Kingsport as best places to live in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A study conducted by USA Today ranked Kingsport and Johnson City as the best cities to live in across the Volunteer State. The study ranked 20 Tennessee cities across 16 metrics that focused on activities, walkability, quality of schools, life expectancy, health care, safety, housing affordability and unemployment rates. USA […]
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.
Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County School leaders discuss free meals for all students
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools are among the districts in the Tri-Cities that will provide free meals at every school through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. PREVIOUS: LIST: Local Tenn. school districts providing free breakfast, lunch this year Students can get a free breakfast and lunch during school days. […]
Bristol Tennessee to host Battle of the Badges blood drive
A spirited competition between Bristol’s first responders is slated for Friday, Aug. 2, to generate much-needed blood donations for our community during the busy summer travel season. Battle of the Badges is sponsored by Marsh Regional Blood Center and will be hosted by the City of Bristol Tennessee from...
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