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Letcher Central defends homefield against No. 9 Shelby Valley
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Letcher Central Cougars and the No. 9 Shelby Valley Wildcats met on the first Friday of high school football. The Cougars found the end zone twice in the first quarter to lead 13-0. At the end of the quarter, Cougar Koby Johnson made a falling grab in the red zone before sliding out of bounds, setting Letcher Central up to score at the top of the second quarter.
Together We Can! event in Kingsport focuses on addiction support and remembrance
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Kingsport, Tennessee held an event in celebration of International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday morning. The event, titled Together We Can!, was a free community event held by the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition. It took place on First Broad St, UMC in Kingsport from 11 A. M. to 2 P. M.
Wayland, Kentucky mayor discusses decision to opt out of medical marijuana program
A small town in eastern Kentucky will not participate in the state’s medical marijuana program. Wayland, in Floyd County, has a population of about 400. Mayor Jerry Fultz said he and the city commission spoke to the city attorney and police chief before voting unanimously to opt out on August 8.
ETSU Martin Center unveils 2025 Spring Broadway Season schedule and lineup
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The ETSU Martin Center in Johnson City, Tennessee has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Spring Broadway Season, presented by Bank of Tennessee. The Spring Broadway Season will feature four remarkable shows from January to April. The season will kick off with 'Pretty Woman: The...
College Notes: Bucs announce upgrades to fan experience
JOHNSON CITY — With college football season just around the corner, the ETSU athletic department unveiled its promotional schedule and upgrades to the fan experience for 2024. The Food City Fan Zone has been revamped. Opening four hours before kickoff, the Fan Zone will be moving to Lot 21, located between the parking garage and Warf-Pickel Hall. The BrightRidge Media Zone will include complimentary Pepsi products and a space for fans to watch the top games around the country. Additionally, three hours before kickoff, the...
Running of the Bulls Results: Hammers, No Heat, Rule the Morning
Saturday morning, for the first time in a while, Mother Nature didn’t turn the annual Running of the Bulls 5K into something akin to the Sweating of the Bulls. The always-in-August race and 1-mile fun run are held on the Big Cove Greenway, starting at Hampton Cove Middle School. Proceeds benefit the HCMS PTA, which has a solid turnout of volunteers to help with packet stuffing-pickup and on race day. The field always is large. This year saw 390 finishers in the 5K and 87 in the fun run.
Sullivan Co. non-profits highlight International Overdose Awareness Day with education & resources
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several Sullivan County non-profit and outreach groups came together to hold an event for International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday. The free, public event was organized by the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition (SCAD) and held at the First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport. It was a family-friendly event, complete […]
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
Virginia Issues Draft of Cell Phone-Free Policies for Schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first school […]
Miyares demands action on missing migrant children
(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is again demanding action from the federal government as information concerning the unknown whereabouts of thousands of migrant minors continues to come to light. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a report this week revealing “significant failures in the oversight and management of unaccompanied migrant children, contributing to thousands of children going missing after being released from federal custody,” according to a press release from Miyares’ office. ...
Kingsport Educator Bryan Kerns Crowned Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25
Last night's announcement revealed that Bryan Kerns, a math and fire management instructor at Dobyns-Bennett High School, has been distinguished as the Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25, in recognition of his impactful contribution to both his students and the larger community in Kingsport City Schools, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
Kingsport Offers Kids Skateboarding Fundamentals Throughout September at Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark
Hey, Kingsport kids — get ready to kick, push, and coast. The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is rolling out a series of Introduction to Skateboarding lessons for young novices eager to navigate the world of ollies and kickflips. Starting in September, the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark will become the classroom for young skateboard enthusiasts looking to learn the essentials of the sport.
Video prompts mom to sue Bristol over son’s 2017 death
A woman whose son died seven years ago after a 911 call to his home has sued the City of Bristol, Tenn. and numerous police officers and paramedics for their alleged role in his death — a role Karen Goodwin didn't learn about until a year ago, when a video surfaced during an Associated Press investigation.
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