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Landlords again attempt to oust Bristol abortion clinic from its building
An emergency motion for a temporary injunction to stop the eviction has been filed. The clinic's owner says she will continue to fight. The post Landlords again attempt to oust Bristol abortion clinic from its building appeared first on Cardinal News.
California-based supplier pleads guilty to role in methamphetamine trafficking organization in West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A California man pleaded guilty to a role in a methamphetamine trafficking organization that operated in West Virginia. 41-year-old Alejandro Gallegos, also known as “Alex,” “Rooster,” “G” and “Primo,” of Hacienda Heights, California, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of […]
Mercer County Commission to discuss funding for McComas-Pinnacle Water Project at upcoming meeting
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Mercer County Commission will meet Tuesday for the regularly scheduled meeting of the commission at which funding for the McComas-Pinnacle Water Project will be among the topics of discussion. Also scheduled as part of Tuesday’s agenda is an accessibility grant for the Mercer County Clerk’s office, budget revisions, […]
Commissioners hear update on Ashe Park expansion
JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Commissioners held their second regular session meeting of the month on Monday, July 15, on the third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse. After the commissioners followed opening procedures, Chairman Todd McNeill flowed into the adoption of the agenda, explaining that there were a couple of changes that needed to be made. With approval from the commissioners, a proposed text amendment to the Ashe County...
Responder Rib Cookoff at Doe Mountain Recreation Area
(WJHL) Brie Novack of Doe Mountain Recreation Area tells us about an upcoming Rib Cookoff by first responders coming up Saturday, July 27th to raise money for area fire departments. To learn more, watch the video.
Judah & The Lion to perform in Bristol, Tennessee
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Alternative band Judah & The Lion and indie rock band Alpine Motel will perform acoustic sets at the Paramount Bristol on Aug. 7. The event is part of 99.3 the X’s Stripped Down Summer concert series sponsored by Kia of Johnson City. No tickets are required for the free concert but […]
Daytime Live: Funfest Putt-Putt Tourney & Splash Dance
Chris takes us to Kingsport as the Funfest Putt-Putt Tournament is underway, and we preview this afternoon’s Splash Dance, as the Kid’s Central event wraps up! Please watch the videos to discover more about all the exciting events taking place during Funfest!
ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy earns full reaccreditation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has earned full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Dr. Debbie Byrd, dean of ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy and interim dean of the College of Nursing, said the reaffirmation process happens every eight years. “ETSU Gatton College […]
Woman describes being swung like a rag doll and violently attacked
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman describes being swung around like a rag doll and beaten by her boyfriend after she allegedly had a conversation with an older man at her work. On July 14, 2024, CPL Lacy, Deputy Brooks, and Deputy A.M. Presley responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Green Valley […]
Covered Bridge Jams Concert to feature The Bullseye Band
This Saturday’s Covered Bridge Jams Concert will feature The Bullseye Band. “We look to have a large crowd to come out and enjoy this exciting local group,” stated Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Director David Nanney. Michael Little and his two brothers, Patrick and Mark, formed the band in 1982. They have been playing together for […] The post Covered Bridge Jams Concert to feature The Bullseye Band appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Local celebrities warm up the diamond for Appy League All-Star Game celebration
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The biggest stars in the Appalachian League will be in Johnson City Tuesday night for the Appy League All-Star Game. But some local celebrities hit the diamond Monday night for a little All-Star appetizer. Former Vols John Fulkerson and Kirby Connell, along with former...
Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines but inland counties top disaster list
When it comes to climate, extreme weather and other so-called natural disasters, people generally look to America's hurricane or earthquake prone coasts and say that's where the danger is. But
Mercer County man sentenced for federal drug crime
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Princeton area of Mercer County was sentenced to prison for a fentanyl crime. 21-year-old Dailen Isaiah Defoe, of Princeton, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of parole, for distribution of fentanyl. According to statements made […]
Callan Moss out-hits Boree for 2024 Appy League Home Run Derby title
Bloomer wins Skills Challenge in front of home fans JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The crack of the bats inside TVA Credit Union Ballpark on Monday event was not the only thunder in store, as the Appalachian League opened its 2024 All-Star festivities. Eight contestants, four from each division, battled for long-ball supremacy in the […]
Amidst hundreds of canceled flights, Raleigh County Memorial Airport is going strong
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — The CrowdStrike tech outage affected hundreds of airports across the country and is still ongoing on Monday, July 22, 2024. Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled over the past four days, since the outage occurred. Robert Runion, the Assistant Airport Manager at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport said luckily, […]
Chick-fil-A Cow visits Raleigh County Public Library
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Regardless of your age, books can take you to another world. The Raleigh County Public Library staff aim to take students to higher reading levels through the annual Summer Reading Program, Raleigh County Public Library Youth Services Director Amy Smith said on Monday, July 22, 2024. “We had seven weeks of […]
Arby's Classic basketball tournament searching for a new home in 2024
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Arby's Classic basketball tournament is looking for a new place to host its yearly event. Correspondence sent to News 5 from the AES Restaurant Group states that the Bristol, Tennessee school system will reject all proposals and manage the basketball tournament internally. This was...
New head coach Mike Castle aims to revitalize Volunteer after winless season
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Volunteer held its football media day on Monday inside the school's gym. The Falcons went 0-10 in 2023. This season they have a new head coach in Mike Castle, who was an assistant coach in Church Hill last season. He says the team has...
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