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NC man dies after four-wheeler hits deer
BOONE, N.C. — A Boone man died after losing control when his four-wheeler hit a deer in the road on Saturday night, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said. The deadly crash happened around 11 p.m. in Watauga County on Briarwood Lane near Big Hill Road. Carl Scott Norris,...
State and local leaders react to ‘Patriot Front’ march in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — State and local leaders are reacting after a group called “Patriot Front” was seen marching through downtown Nashville Saturday afternoon. More than 100 people, believed to be part of Patriot Front, marched through the streets of downtown Nashville on Saturday, July 6, covering their faces with masks while holding shields and Confederate flags.
State Liners, Flyboys each score ten runs in Saturday wins
(WJHL) – It was a double-digit scoring night for the local victors in the Appalachian League on Saturday evening. A strong middle-innings effort from the State Liners lifted them past the homestanding Axmen, 10-4. Seven of Bristol’s nine hitters registered an RBI in the victory. Mikah Conner and Hayden Blair each led the way with […]
Bluff City Patriots’ Day celebrates anniversary of the town’s 1901 incorporation
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bluff City hosted its annual Patriots’ Day event Saturday morning, celebrating the anniversary of its incorporation in 1901. The celebration featured live music, food trucks, vendors and a ceremony honoring some of the town’s residents who embody being a patriot and Bluff City community members. Mayor Jeff Broyles told News Channel […]
6th annual MoonPie eating contest winners receive free Moonpies for a year
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The 6th annual MoonPie eating contest winners have begun their yearlong reign. The three winners all won free MoonPies for a year. The winners of each category are listed and pictured below, featuring the snack cake connoisseurs dressed in their official MoonPie attire. Cameo Waters, Town of Jonesborough Representative, provided the […]
Decomposing body found in Greeneville culvert, police investigating
A decomposing body was found in a Greeneville, Tennessee culvert, police say. According to the Greeneville Police Department, they responded to the 1700 block of Moore Ave. around 11:20 a.m. Saturday morning to a call of a possible dead body lying in a culvert. When officers arrived, they found a...
Jonesborough to develop short film for Jackson Theatre
After years of undergoing extensive renovations, Jonesborough’s Jackson Theatre on 121 West Main St. is nearing completion. To prepare for its official reopening, the town is currently putting together a short film and other marketing videos to help share the long-standing history and continued legacy of the historic downtown theater.
Club’s spring celebration featured salad supper, installation ceremony
The House and Social Department of the GFWC Erwin Monday Club hosted the club’s annual salad supper and celebration. The members were honored to have as their guest GFWC of Tennessee State President Kendra Walker-Patty. Members celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and in a special ceremony the installation of new members.
Conway captures Crown Vic, while Helton dominates Late Model Catch-22 at the “Concrete Jungle”
Kingsport, TN — Racing closer home at the “concrete jungle” in Kingsport weekend road Warriors were racing in the Crown Vic 20 lap feature. After the green flag is waved the race will kick off with Charles Gunther and sam white in the lead, Gunther will maintain the lead. Tyler Conway will power through to […]
Flyboys soar past the Doughboys, while River Riders take down Axmen
(WJHL) — The Johnson City Doughboys hosted the Greeneville Flyboys on Friday. At the bottom of the third inning, Chase Bloomer got a good hit that dropped into the left-center field. A mistake from Greeneville allowed Austin Lemon to get home for the first run of the game. The bases were loaded when national champion […]
Stafford Stands Above Competition during BTE World Footbrake Challenge XVIII $5K Thursday
BRISTOL, TN – A year removed from the largest footbrake race in history, the much-anticipated eighteenth installment of the BTE World Footbrake Challenge returned to Bristol Dragway overflowing with excitement. Before the event, Coalburg Racing Promotions increased Thursday’s Gamblers Race payout to $5,000 in response to the large pre-entry numbers and racers did not disappoint with attendance on day number one.
Word from the Smokies: Cities near the park ensure bear, human safety with new trash bins
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 1,900 black bears — about two per square mile — with more than 14,500 of these iconic mammals roaming the four-state mountain region. Bears share their territory with increasing numbers of human neighbors, which can lead to conflict that turns dangerous for bears and people. Gateway communities around the park and initiatives like BearWise are working to address these issues, raising awareness among residents, visitors and businesses about best practices for wildlife conservation.
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