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Fewer storms around on Friday, staying cooler
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - There are more storms coming through on Friday, but they won’t be as widespread as on Thursday. The good news is the temperatures will stay lower. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
East Tennessee students rally against state book bans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are upset about changes coming to school libraries this fall. Back in 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed "The Age Appropriate Materials Act" into law. But this year, lawmakers added even more specific restrictions. The changes to that law require schools to pull books with content deemed "sexual" or "excessively violent."
Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap
Volunteers are needed to help remove Canada Blackberry (Rubus canadensis) and other woody vegetation from Round Bald. The round-up will be held Friday, Aug. 2, near Carvers Gap. This is a great chance to learn about what the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy does to manage these rare habitats. The area of work will be less […] The post Round Bald Rubus Round-Up scheduled Aug. 2 near Carvers Gap appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
BTPD: Suspects took ‘large amount of cash’ from Bristol ATMs
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol, Tennessee police are searching for multiple suspects after they allegedly took large amounts of cash from two ATMs. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) announced Thursday that the suspects allegedly gained access to the ATM at First Bank and Trust at 237 Pinnacle Pkwy early Tuesday morning. The same suspects […]
Happy Valley Football To Host Meet The Warriors And Alumni Game
Happy Valley is set to host the annual Meet The Warriors and an alumni game. The event is set for Friday, August 9th on Warrior Hill. The alumni game is set to kick off at 6:30p, while the Meet The Warriors event is slated for around a 7:30p start. During...
Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signs with Presbyterian College
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the top quarterbacks in the state signed his name on the dotted line this morning in front of family and friends. Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signed a national letter of intent to play football for the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College Wednesday morning. Fisher was the […]
Storm Team 11: Wet weather returns this weekend
The rest of the day looks nice with some sunshine and mid 80s this afternoon. Moisture returns quickly with some scattered storms in the mountains by the end of the day. Widespread rain and storms are expected from Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon. Scattered storms will redevelop Sunday afternoon with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Northeast State establishes I-LEAD Mentoring and Engagement Program
Northeast State Community College is proud to announce the creation of the I-LEAD Mentoring and Engagement Program, designed to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders. The program is being developed thanks to the Tennessee Board of Regents’ Student Engagement Retention and Success grant awarded to successful applicants for the 2024-25 academic year. The […] The post Northeast State establishes I-LEAD Mentoring and Engagement Program appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Escaped inmate in Erwin Police Dept. search found
Update: According to the Erwin Police Department, the inmate had been taken back into custody as of 7:55 p.m. According to a social media post by Sheriff Mike Hensley, the inmate escaped while being escorted down a stairway at the Unicoi County Courthouse. Officers immediately began a search and asked the United States Marshal Service […]
Students learn welding, engineering at Northeast State technology camp
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Northeast State Community College held a “Kids Rule Technology Camp” on Thursday for middle school students to learn about computer science, engineering, welding and more. Around 60 middle school students from across the region participated in the camps. Northeast State Technology Division Project Director Dawn Bridwell told News Channel 11 that […]
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