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Tennessee now has 9 distressed counties, up 1 from a year ago
(The Center Square) – Tennessee now has nine counties that are considered distressed, up one from a year ago and now including Haywood County, the home of Ford’s Blue Oval City project. A distressed county is one among the 10% most economically distressed in the nation, as determined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. This year, Clay dropped off the list while Haywood and Grundy were added to the list. ...
The Lucky Fin rebrands to Johnson City Furniture Co., announces new location
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local business based in the Boones Creek area named the Lucky Fin Homestore is rebranding and adding a new location on North Roan Street in the former Pier 1 Imports space. The Lucky Fin has renamed itself to Johnson City Furniture Co., and signage posted at the Johnson City […]
BOE sells former Lakeview School property for $25K
The Hawkins County Board of Education voted earlier this month to sell the former Lakeview School adjacent property for $25,000. The vacant 2.5-acre property sits at the corner of Old Highway 11-W and Hagood Circle west of Rogersville, and hasn’t been used as a school for many years. Director of Schools Matt Hixson told the BOE at its Aug. 8 meeting that the property received only one bid of $25,000, from Bill Stapleton, after it was advertised in the newspaper for 30 days. Hixson noted that Stapleton had expressed interest in purchasing the property for $25,000 before it was advertised in the newspaper. The action required two votes. The property was first declared as surplus by the board, and then the BOE voted to accept the $25,000 bid.
Northeast State Community College unveils custom license plate
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Northeast State Community College unveiled its first-ever custom Tennessee license plate Tuesday. The plate features Northeast State’s arch logo with blues and greens representing nature in Northeast Tennessee. “We’re here to get you there,” is also written on the plate. “A portion of every plate registration fee — both new and […]
Jonesborough native to represent Special Olympics USA in 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Chris Furches of Jonesborough has been named as one of three athletes and one coach from Tennessee as part of its 160-member delegation set to represent the United States at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. This time around, Furches will represent USA...
Virginia schools post SOL improvements, but most results still lag pre-pandemic levels
Statewide, chronic absenteeism dropped from 19% in 2022-2023 to 16% in 2023-2024. The post Virginia schools post SOL improvements, but most results still lag pre-pandemic levels appeared first on Cardinal News.
Governor Youngkin signs legislation supporting building blocks for Virginia families
RICHMOND, VA – On Aug. 15, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place at Anthony Seeger Hall at James Madison University, home to the JMU Young Children’s Program, an early learning center that serves children ages two to five years.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith Announce Four Southwest Virginia Projects to Receive Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced four economic development projects selected for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant approval. The program is administered by the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) and funded by the federal U.S. Department of Treasury. Each project incorporates sites where coal was mined […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith Announce Four Southwest Virginia Projects to Receive Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia Skydiver’s Terrifying Midair Collision Leaves Him Stranded in Tree Canopy for HOURS!
ORANGE, VA – An injured skydiver in Virginia was rescued Sunday after becoming stranded in a tree canopy nearly 100 feet in the air after a midair collision, officials said. The Orange Volunteer Fire Company said firefighters responded at around 4:40 p.m. Sunday to the back of a farm on Mt. Sharon Road, where an injured skydiver was trapped atop trees towering around 100 feet in the air.
One killed in fire at Fox Meadows Apartments
One person has lost their life and another was injured in a fire last week at Fox Meadows Apartment Complex in Lebanon. According to Chief of Police Eric Deskins, authorities were notified of the fire on Aug. 14 at approximately 8:07 p.m. Officers St. Clair and Fields were dispatched to the scene, Deskins said.
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