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Gibbs graduate to compete in Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy
CORRYTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - Out of 101 athletes in the United States competing in the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games, only three are from East Tennessee. Among those three Tennesseans competing in Italy, Johnny Kelly is the only one from East Tennessee who will be representing his country. “It’s...
Judges dismiss suit alleging Tennessee’s political maps discriminate against communities of color
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judicial panel has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Tennessee’s U.S. House maps and those for the state Senate amount to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. “In sum, the complaint alleges facts that are consistent with a racial gerrymander,” stated the ruling, which was issued...
Grainger County veteran to receive service animal from Smoky Mountain Service Dogs
LOUDON, Tenn. (WVLT)—A Grainger County veteran is set to receive a mobility assistance service dog as part of an effort to honor him for his 24 years of service in the Army. Smoky Mountain Service Dogs will “pass the leash” to Army SSGT Scott at 1 p.m. Friday at the Community Church in Loudon.
UPDATED (with new photos): Volunteer edges D-B
CHURCH HILL — Junior Adah Snodgrass racked up 21 kills to lead Volunteer to a five-set win over visiting Dobyns-Bennett on Monday in a prize fight of a volleyball match to kick off the 2024 season. The Lady Falcons defeated the Lady Indians 19-25, 25-19, 25-22, 22-25, 15-7 for the 3-2 nonconference victory. The two heavy-hitting teams swapped blows throughout, with Snodgrass often delivering the decisive blow for Volunteer hitting from both the middle and outside. ...
5 weeks later, rescued dog Nova on road to recovery
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nova, a dog who was taken in by the Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter, is well on her way to recovery. Nova was taken in by the shelter in July. At the time, she had a bad case of mange and severe front leg problems that hindered her ability to […]
BCSO locates missing Hamblen County teen last seen leaving her home Aug. 15
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. — Seventeen-year-old Alexis Nicole Howell was found safe in Blount County Friday morning after being missing for a week, according to the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office. Howell was reportedly last seen on Thursday, Aug. 15 leaving her home on Northview Drive in Hamblen County at around...
Friday Night Rivals opens 2024 season with showdown in Elizabethton
The winter, spring and summer seasons have come and gone - meaning football season is here and Friday Night Rivals is back. Starting out with a bang to open the 2024 high school football season, the Science Hill Hilltoppers will travel to take on the Elizabethton Fighting Cyclones - set to air on the season's first Friday Night Rivals broadcast.
Friday Morning Kickoff: Elizabethton High School
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The 2024 high school football season is officially underway. News Channel 11 likes to celebrate the occasion by showcasing high school bands across the region. To start this season of Friday Morning Kickoff, Kelly Goetz showcased the Elizabethton High School band ahead of their matchup against rival Science Hill. Friday Morning […]
Elizabethton Police Department arrest reports
The following arrests have been reported by the Elizabethton Police Department: On Aug. 19, Officer Matthew Goldberg responded to a theft report at 1025 Bluefield Ave. Upon arrival, Officer Goldberg encountered Sidney Q. Jones, who had been previously evicted from the property. Jones was arrested for criminal trespass and found in possession of a Regions […] The post Elizabethton Police Department arrest reports appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Mountain Commerce Bank in Johnson City hosts ribbon-cutting Thursday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Mountain Commerce Bank’s (MCB) Johnson City Financial Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The new location is at 109 Memory Gardens Road. “We look forward to providing broader access for our clients with this state-of-the-art financial center,” said Bill Edwards, president and chief executive officer of MCB, in a […]
Dolly Parton Abandons Dollywood Following Theme Park Shut Down, Opens New Business Instead
It looks like Dolly Parton is once again veering away from her duty as Dreamer-in-Chief at Dollywood, and setting her sights on yet another new business venture. While many celebrities stay busy creating their own brands with various products, it is hard to imagine another star who has stayed as busy as Dolly Parton after the country star confirmed her retirement (well, from touring).
University of Tennessee athletics reaches best year of fundraising in school history
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Throughout the 2023-24 calendar, it was a massive year for Tennessee athletics including a record third-place national finish in the LEARFIELD Directors' Cup and a third straight SEC All-Sports trophy - leading to the Tennessee Fund reporting unprecedented success across multiple fundraising metrics. For the...
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