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Former Buc Sisneros will arrive at the Chicago Cubs with a chip on his shoulder
(WJHL) After one of the best offensive seasons in program history, ETSU’s Cameron Sisneros was selected in the 14th round (422nd pick) in the 2024 MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday afternoon. Sisneros is ETSU’s second draft pick in as many years and 55th selection or signee with an MLB organization. Sisneros put […]
After spotting the Doughboys’ 2 runs the Axmen come back to win 12-5
Kingsport, TN — Appy league tonight in Kingsport, Doughboys were up 4 to 3 on the Axmen when we arrived. In the bottom 3rd, Johnson City native Jack Torbett singles on a line drive to right fielder Christian Toledo as Cal Sefcik comes home to score then Toledo unleashes a throw home that the catcher […]
2024 Kingsport Mayoral Candidate: Sara Buchanan
KINGSPORT, Tenn--Four candidates are vying to be the next Mayor of Kingsport. The mayor seat is open after Kingsport Mayor Pat Shull announced last year he would retire. We interviewed each of the four candidates and asked them what they would do to make Kingsport a better place to live and work.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton attends Whisper Aero ribbon cutting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster, Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford and House Speaker Cameron Sexton joined Whisper Aero Co-founders, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, for the official ribbon cutting of Whisper Aero’s Flight Test Center. Construction on the 8,000 square foot hangar at the Crossville Memorial Airport began last July. The new facility was made possible through a $1.2 million appropriation from the State of Tennessee and features a high bay area for testing and office space for onsite engineering.
Candidates Backus, Ragan, Scarbrough field questions on issues at Oak Ridge forum
When asked why he is challenging Tennessee Rep. John Ragan in the Anderson County Republican Primary on Aug. 1, Rick Scarbrough, former Clinton police chief, had a simple answer. “I’m an ‘Anderson County first’ person,” he said. “I’ll listen to the community and then take action to form coalitions to...
Oak Ridge Residents Alerted to Prepare for Tax Season, City Urges Prompt Payment to Avoid Penalties
Residents of Oak Ridge, please take note: tax season is upon you. Property tax statements have been dispatched and should be landing in mailboxes throughout the month. According to the City of Oak Ridge's recent alert, these statements are sent to the homeowner's address currently on file with the State of Tennessee as of January 1. However, if a statement is not received by July 31, homeowners are advised to get proactive about their taxes.
Morgan Wallen announces 2nd hometown show
“One Night At A Time” just became two nights at a time. Morgan Wallen just announced a 2nd show at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville after the first one sold out almost immediately. After vanishing off of Instagram for a short period of time, Morgan reappeared this week with the...
Empty The Shelters with the Bissell Pet Foundation
Adoption saves two lives – the adopted pet and the one who takes their place in the shelter. Finding a loving home for every pet is the ultimate goal of BISSELL Pet Foundation. As the nation’s largest funded adoption event, Empty the Shelters helps homeless pets find families by making adoption affordable for prospective pet owners. Bissell Pet Foundation does this by supporting participating organizations with reimbursement for each pet adopted. Adopters pay no more than $50 and local license fees….and in many cases, there’s NO adoption fee at all!
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M proposal
Blount Memorial Hospital could soon become part of South Carolina’s largest hospital system, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. It could also lead to a $364 million boon for the hospital. A signed contract would mean Prisma becomes Blount Memorial’s first health system partner or affiliate in its almost 80-year history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging search for such affiliates. The search...
Marion kicks off The Hungry Mother Festival, food-eating competitions to begin Saturday
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – Competitive eaters are back in Marion this weekend for the 2024 Hungriest Mother Food Festival. It is part of the town’s “biggest summer weekend,” The Hungry Mother Festival. The two-day festival incorporates food-eating competitions, live music, beer and more. A dozen local businesses and food trucks provided the meals. New this […]
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