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Game of the Week: Elizabethton, Science Hill take on next chapter in week one clash
Each year when the first week of high school football in Tennessee comes around, there is always one game circled on the schedule that never disappoints - or fails to make a spectacle. In 2024 it's no different. Friday will mark the next chapter in the deep-rooted rivalry between Elizabethton...
Matthews Arranges Portfolio Sale of Two Shopping Centers in Tennessee
Elizabethton and Lafollette, Tenn. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has arranged the portfolio sale of two Tennessee shopping centers: Elk Crossing in Elizabethton and Cumberland Crossing in Lafollette. Kyle Stonis, Pierce Mayson and Boris Shilkrot of Matthews represented the seller, Big V Property Group, in the transaction. An entity doing business as Vishal 1 LLC purchased the portfolio for an undisclosed price. Together, the properties total 170,900 square feet and were 99.4 percent leased at the time of sale. Tenants at Elk Crossing include Ross Dress for Less, United Grocery Outlet and Workout Anytime, and Cumberland Crossing’s tenant roster includes Big Lots and Ross Dress for Less.
MATCH CENTRAL: Tennessee vs. East Tennessee State
Tennessee soccer is set to head to Johnson City, Tennessee, for a 6 p.m. ET match Thursday night against ETSU. UT (1-1-0) is coming off a 2-0 win over Chattanooga and looks to build upon that momentum for another in-state matchup against the Buccaneers. Sammi Woods led the way for Tennessee against UTC and used a left-footed beauty assisted off Sarah Greiner to find the back of the net in the 90th minute. In addition to her goal, Woods shined in her Rocky Top debut and paced the squad with six shots total with three of them coming on frame...
Community Heroes: United Way coordinator Abraham McIntyre connects needs with resources
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — This week’s Community Hero has a passion for helping others. He is a hands-on member of the United Way of the East Tennessee Highlands, working to help groups get the resources they need to be successful. As a United Way Community Impact Coordinator, Abraham McIntyre spends his days connecting people […]
ETSU riding a plethora of wideouts to accelerate high tempo offense
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — ETSU football is just 10 days away from the grand premiere of the Tre Lamb era in Johnson City when the Bucs take the field in Boone and take on Appalachian State. Now two full team scrimmages in, the Bucs are wrapping up fall...
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 […]
Providence Academy baseball player Matti gets the call of a lifetime
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — For the second time in as many months, a Providence Academy baseball team member will be playing abroad with a chance to qualify for the WBSC U-18 World Cup. Senior catcher and utility Ronny Matti is coming off of a standout season with the Knights in 2023 earning TSSAA Division […]
First Alert Weather Days: Extreme heat returns to the Midstate next week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Four First Alert Weather Days have been issued for next week due to extreme heat and humidity returning to the Midstate. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will all feature temperatures in the upper 90s, but with the high humidity, the heat index values will be well into the triple digits.
King University receives $14 million from Bill Gatton Foundation
King University in Bristol, Tennessee, has announced a $14 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation. The funding will be used mainly for scholarships for students in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, including $4 million for matching gift opportunities over the next two years. The Gatton Challenge matching gift program will mirror donations with an unrestricted match of up to $2 million in 2024 and $2 million in 2025.
High school volleyball heats up: Tennessee High, West Ridge shine in quad match in Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The fall season is now officially underway on the Tennessee side of the state line - and the stage was set on the volleyball court Tuesday night as four local squads turned up the heat inside Viking Hall. The Tennessee High Vikings hosted Greeneville, Elizabethton...
Local crisis call center meets national standard for in-state answered calls
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Inseparable, a mental health advocacy group, shared a report showing how many 988 calls are answered in the state. 988 is the shortened number for the national suicide prevention hotline. According to the report, Tennessee receives about 89% of its calls in-state. The other 11% are rolled over and answered by overflow […]
Voting open for Top Adventure Towns contest; three regional places nominated
TRI-CITIES (WJHL) – The Blue Ridge Outdoors team nominated three regional places for its Top Adventure Towns contest. There are four categories: tiny, small, medium and large towns. According to the competition’s official website, “They are mountain biking meccas, whitewater oases, climbing paradises, and hiking dream destinations. Some are long established while others are quickly […]
Justin Pearson on the Tennessee Three at the DNC: Lift voices for gun control
Ahead of taking the Democratic National Convention stage on Thursday, Rep. Justin Pearson said the “Tennessee Three” will use their time to call for measures to end gun violence. Pearson, D-Memphis, will speak Thursday night alongside Tennessee state Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville. The trio rocketed to national prominence after Republicans Tennessee’s state legislature sought to expel them in retribution for a gun control protest the three held on the House floor after the deadly...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Hardy Beverages’ growth and use of robots are energizing West Tennessee. The TNECD, TMEP, and other local manufacturing partners visited the thriving female-owned local facility. In support of National Black-Owned Business Month and overall recognition of excellence, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) and the Tennessee...
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