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Local doctors want you to prioritize your children's back-to-school physical exams as a new school year begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As East Tennessee students get ready to head back to school, local doctors are urging parents to schedule physical exams. WBIR spoke to Dr. Robert Wilson, a family practice physician in Roane County, who said right now is the time to identify any new conditions your child may be dealing with.
South Greene relying on physicality to drive hopeful deep playoff run in 2024
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The sentiment coming out of South Greene this coming fall is simple: send a message through physicality and toughness in order to pave a path to a deep playoff run. And a crucial piece of that for head coach Shawn Jones and company is by...
Tennessee HOA back in court over Airbnb decision, voting fraud allegation on Lone Mountain
When a Claiborne County judge ruled in March the covenants of a Norris Lake neighborhood were too ambiguous for its homeowners association to ban short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb, it seemed like a years-long dispute might end. But in Lone Mountain Shores, the divide between neighbors who want the rentals and those who don't is set to continue as the HOA board appeals the court ruling and as homeowners accuse the board of trying to eliminate...
After visiting Vols again, four-star CB Onis Konanbanny names two finalists
Coming off another visit to this weekend, one of the Vols' top defensive targets has narrowed his focus to a pair of finalists. Four-star Class of 2025 cornerback Onis Konanbanny of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, S.C., announced Sunday afternoon in a post on his X account that he plans to choose between Tennessee and Florida State.
Appalachian State University Chancellor Search – Share your input with App State’s Chancellor Search Committee
A national search has been announced for the next Chancellor of Appalachian State University. On June 28, 2024, University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans announced the formation of the 13-member advisory committee that will search for App State’s next chancellor. The general public, along with App State...
Volleyball to Host Boonebalaya August 26
BOONE, N.C. - App State volleyball head coach Sarah Rumely Noble has announced this year's Boonebalaya event, which is schedule for August 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Booneshine Brewing Company. For a second consecutive year, the event will bring the Boone community together for a night of activities, entertainment, and homemade jambalaya with the App State volleyball team. "We are so excited for our second year of Boonebalaya," said Rumely Noble. "We love the partnership between our team, Booneshine, and the Boone community. Our hope is that this event will bring the community together for a fun night...
Benefit concert to take place in Bristol, Virginia on Saturday for Nelons Family
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A special benefit concert is happening in Bristol, Virginia, this coming weekend. Terry Blackwood of the gospel group The Imperials will be performing. Doors will open at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 4 at the Crooked Road General Store. Proceeds and donations will be taken...
Gospel group killed in plane crash had shows scheduled for Dollywood, Bristol
The renowned gospel quartet The Nelons, who lost three of their members in a weekend plane crash, were scheduled to perform at Dollywood and had a December concert planned in Bristol, Virginia. Co-founding member Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason, and their daughter Amber were among the seven people on...
Metro Nashville wins lawsuit against Tennessee challenging council size
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The size of Metro Council will not be reduced after the Nashville government won a lawsuit against the State of Tennessee. In 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a law capping the number of Metro Council to 20 members, cutting the body in half. That law was then signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on March 9, 2023.
State of Tennessee Looking for its Next Capitol Christmas Tree
The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office are calling on Tennesseans to help find the perfect Christmas tree for the State Capitol and to contribute ornaments for its decoration. “Each year, Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of. generosity throughout the holiday...
University of Michigan Solar Car Team Wins American Solar Challenge
The University of Michigan Solar Car Team on Sunday won the American Solar Challenge, an eight-day, distance-based race from Tennessee to Wyoming. The team covered 2,120 miles in their vehicle, called Astrum, before crossing the finish line in Casper, Wy. Along the way, they took advantage of many of the route’s opportunities to add distance through optional loops.
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