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Political banner battle has attorneys advising lease changes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a balance between free speech and the right to business. A Lenoir City business owner is continuing her fight over a political sign her landlord put up above her shop. Previous Coverage: Biden campaign sign causing trouble for Lenoir City business. “Politics and business...
More on UACS: Pond Gap School and Randy Boyd
What is a University Assisted Community School? While learning and doing, the UACS came into being in Knoxville, but there are some facets that were essential to creating the existing reality. Anchors: An anchor had to be in place. The University of Tennessee was our anchor. This made sense as...
Old Gray Cemetery tasked with thousands in repairs after vandalism
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Old Gray Cemetery, located off North Broadway near downtown Knoxville, has been a historic landmark in the city since it was built in 1850. Russell Kuhlman, who oversees the cemetery, said for the last several years, they’ve dealt with people not treating this historic site with the respect it’s owed.
Free Tea Day at McAlister's Deli
Steve Brown, Area Director for McAlister's Deli tells us about the 16th annual Free Tea Day happening today, Thursday July 18. Guests can get their Tea how they like it - sweet, unsweet, tea/lemonade, sweet/unsweet, or even a flavored tea.
20th Annual Gems and Minerals Show
(WJHL) Gene Backlund, club President and Mick Whitelaw, a geology professor at ETSU tell us about the 20th Annual Gems and Minerals Show taking place at Bays Mountain Park July 20th and 21st from noon to five. There will be demonstrations of faceting, wire wrapping, cabbing, and geode cracking. There will also be mineral sales, special activities for kids, and a fluorescent mineral display.
Johnson City car dealership presents $52,000 check to Meals on Wheels
Wallace Subaru of Johnson City continued its support of Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee Wednesday with the presentation of a check for $52,604. Combined with a donation of $48,392 in 2023, Wallace’s financial support of Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee topped $100,000 in two years. The $52,604 was raised during the car dealership’s annual Subaru […] The post Johnson City car dealership presents $52,000 check to Meals on Wheels appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Kingsport Adult Day Care soon to open
(WJHL) Michelle Bolling, owner and director of Kingsport Adult Day Care tells us about some of the services that will be offered in this soon to be opened facility. It will be located on Fort Henry Drive and is scheduled to open sometime next month. For more information, please check...
JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin
The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) has teamed up with The Arc Washington County to develop a challenge coin to encourage autism awareness. The coin is called the ‘Bear-rier Breaker’ because it is in the shape of a bear. The bear, pictured on one side of the coin, symbolizes courage, protection and wisdom. The son […] The post JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Ridgefields Invitational returns next week, showcasing course improvements
The 74th Ridgefields Invitational is set to tee off next week in Kingsport. Brandon Worley won a rain-shortened tournament last year. This year's event will take place July 26-28 at Ridgefield Golf and Athletic club. Ridgefields owner Stan Pace is excited to show off all the hard work his crew...
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy tests — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new parental rights law that took effect July 1. The Family Rights and […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for July 17, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 17, 2024, results for each game:. Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m. 24-27-32-47-66, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 2. Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick...
News of Dave Loggins' death shatters the Shady Valley community
Shady Valley is known for its close-knit community of friends and neighbors that care about one another. The concern for neighbor was once again highlighted this week as news of the death of one of their famous natives, Dave Loggins, rocked the small community.
Ex-Jacksboro police employee throws cans of Vienna sausages through vice mayor’s front windows, report says
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (WVLT) - A former Jacksboro Police Department employee, Joseph Weaver, is facing charges, accused of stealing cans of Vienna sausages to vandalize the home of Jimmy Snodgrass, the city’s vice mayor. An affidavit obtained by WVLT News outlines the entire event from the eyes of Campbell County...
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