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'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Child Well Being in Coffee Co. / Bedford Co. - In Bottom Half of Tennessee Counties.
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has released its County Profiles of Child Well-Being in Tennessee for 2024. At 68th, Coffee County is in the bottom half of Tennessee counties in child well-being. Coffee County’s strongest indicator is the percent of public school kindergarteners with the full immunization. Bedford County is 72nd in child well-being. According to the state, the county’s biggest challenge is the percent of children without health insurance, where it ranks 90th.
Local nonprofit makes at-home HIV testing kits free and accessible in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A local public health nonprofit is making free HIV testing more accessible to people in East Tennessee. Staff at the Choice Health Network told 10News they hope this new program will help keep the community both safe and healthy. "One of the ways to stop HIV...
New breakfast spot ‘Cast Iron Café’ opens in Bristol, Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A new breakfast restaurant opened its doors in Bristol, Virginia. Cast Iron Café is located at 1386 Old Airport Road, is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on weekdays and is closed on weekends. Rebekah Huntsman and her husband Dakota own the café and both come from culinary backgrounds. “We’re […]
5th Annual BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge at Bristol Dragway 2024: Events & Entries
Bristol Dragway will host the 5th Annual BTE Labor Day Footbrake Challenge from August 29 to September 1, 2024, with three $15,000-to-win main events and two $3,000 Gamblers Races. Weekend entry: $450 for pre-entry by August 15, $600 for gate entry. $3,000 Gamblers Races on Thursday and Friday with $100...
Bluff City approves 5% water, sewer rate hike
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Town of Bluff City has approved its budget for the next fiscal year. Property taxes will not increase; however, garbage collection fees and water and sewer rates will. According to a social media post by Bluff City Mayor Jeff Broyles, the Board of Supervisors passed the balanced budget Tuesday night. “Due […]
Bristol, Tennessee City Schools to host Christmas in July toy drive & block party
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Bristol, Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) will host its Christmas in July toy drive event next week, the district announced in a social media post. The Christmas in July event will be hosted in the form of a block party to benefit the Johnia Berry Toy Drive. The school system is asking […]
Largen and Young split top prizes on the PremierBilliards.com’s Q City 9-Ball Tour
Keith Young and Scott Largen came into this past weekend’s (July 13-14) stop on the PremierBilliards.com’s Q City 9-Ball Tour looking for their first (recorded) victory in a regional tour event and in a way, they both found it. They met twice, hot seat and double-elimination final. Largen won the former and Young took the opening set of the true double-elimination final before they entered into negotiations for a split of the top two cash prizes. Largen was determined to be the ‘official’ winner. The event drew 45 entrants to the Borderline Brunswick Arena in Bristol, TN.
Sunflower Festival sees record-breaking crowd
The Mountain City Annual Sunflower Festival continued its trend of immense growth for another year. People from near and far spent the hot summer day enjoying local talent, shopping from the over 220 vendors, viewing the largest Deputy Allen Lipford Memorial Car Show to date, and enjoying the other provided attractions. This local event earned the Pinnacle Award Event of the Year and featured live sunflowers for the first time through a partnership with Doe Valley Farm. The Tomahawk reached out to organizers Renee Profitt and Ashtin Rhymer to learn more.
Bluff City swinging bridge closed due to needed repairs
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The swinging bridge over the South Fork Holston River in Bluff City will be closed indefinitely due to needed repairs. According to Mayor Jeff Broyles, the town will work with county partners to reopen the bridge as soon as possible. Signs will be installed to remind people of the bridge’s […]
Man convicted of murder, arson after 2021 Marion house fire
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A Smyth County jury convicted a man on murder, arson, and other charges after a woman was killed in a house fire in 2021. Jason Emory Whittaker, 40, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty after a three-day trial, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip Blevins. The charges […]
Two caregivers charged with neglect in Carter County
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two caregivers were arrested following an investigation into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Carter County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Last week, a Carter County grand jury indicted Kwabena Kwakye, 45, and Polly Ridinger, 25, on one count each of neglect of a vulnerable adult, […]
Johnson City dealership donates $52K to Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City car dealership donated more than $50,000 to an area non-profit that delivers meals to those who cannot travel on their own. Wallace Subaru of Johnson City presented Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee with a check for $52,604 on Wednesday. According to Wallace Subaru, the dealership raised money […]
Johnson City asks for ideas regarding city’s future
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Johnson City is asking citizens to submit their ideas for the future of the city. Johnson City’s Planning and Development Services Department is collecting data for its Growth Management Plan, according to a news release from the city. The department is posing the question, “What is your […]
Opportunity House residents raise concerns over living conditions
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Opportunity House is a homeless shelter that aims to provide those in need of a helping hand. We clothe them, feed them, we help them get jobs, we take them to fill job sheets out at the higher services and once they get a job they can go working back, said Ricker.
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