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Army’s 101st Airborne Division lands in Greene Co. to provide aid to mountain communities
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Screaming Eagles have landed as members of the 101st Airborne Division made their way to Greene County. The mission: Provide aid to the Southeast. “At the commander’s call, we were able to provide effort[s] in any way to North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky,” said Sergeant First Class Devin Jarone with […]
Tuesday High School Volleyball and Soccer Round-up
(WJHL) — District 1-3A winner’s bracket final between the top two seeds Science Hill and Tennessee High. Toppers lead early in 1st set thanks to plays like this a big block from Adi Stables passes back to her and she puts one down for the kill Vikings respond as Sophie Stall-cup comes right down the […]
Cloudland to continue football season on Friday
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) – The tight-knit community of Roan Mountain loves to come out and support their Highlanders. But, for the last ten days or so, it was the Highlanders football squad that returned the support in the community’s time of need. After a full week away from the field, Cloudland started back at […]
VIDEO: Altar Fellowshipmobilizes over 200 volunteers for flood relief efforts in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina
Star Correspondent Brandon Hyde shared a video interview with Pastor David Morrison from The Altar Fellowship in Elizabethton, highlighting the church’s ongoing relief efforts in the wake of severe flooding. Since the day after the flood, The Altar Fellowship has mobilized more than 200 volunteers, who have been working on the ground in East Tennessee […] The post VIDEO: Altar Fellowshipmobilizes over 200 volunteers for flood relief efforts in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Prep Monday: Toppers, Vikings, Greene Devils into winner’s bracket matchups
(WJHL) – High school volleyball action was in full swing across Northeast Tennessee on Monday night, as schools continued district tournament action. In Johnson City, top-seeded Science Hill took care of No. 4 seed Daniel Boone in straight sets, 25-23, 25-12, 25-14, to advance to the winner’s bracket final in District 1-3A. No. 2 seed […]
Helene forces inmate relocation from Avery Jail
NEWLAND — As the winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Helene battered the mountains of Western North Carolina, many residents were faced with issues of flooding, damage to property, or even unfortunate loss of life. Avery County Sheriff’s Office was not immune to the detrimental effect of Helene on its facility and operations, as the rising waters crippled infrastructure in Newland, including the disruption of water services, forcing the jail to row in the same proverbial boat as the rest of the town’s members...
Bulldogs back on the gridiron as flood relief efforts continue
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hampton head football Coach Michael Lunsford stood in as the scout team quarterback, as his defensive line practiced their rush techniques. “I’m outside of you!” he joked with one of his players as they came charging his way. For a few hours at Happy Valley High School, it felt close to […]
Update from Toe Cane Beekeepers
Our hearts are heavy with all the loss of life, property and the horrific hurricane damage to our beautiful mountains and rivers. As mountain people always do, we will persevere, pick up the pieces, put our community efforts in place to rebuild and rebound. And we deserve it. And our bees deserve it.
FIRST STEPS: Avery County begins long road of recovery from Helene
AVERY COUNTY — Almost two weeks have passed since the unwelcome arrival of Hurricane Helene through Avery County, but in many ways it feels to many as if time has stood still. From the shock and disbelief of what was left behind in the wake of the storm to the scale and effort of “mucking out” and cleaning that entailed, the residents of the region have worked around the clock to attempt to piece back their lives to a degree. ...
UT veterinarians sending mobile unit to Elizabethton to help pets impacted by Helene
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is deploying a mobile medical unit to help pets affected by Helene in Carter County. The college's mobile veterinary clinic will be at the Tractor Supply at 210 Cherokee Park Drive in Elizabethton between Oct. 9 and Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. UT said the clinic will close for a break daily for 30 minutes at 1 p.m.
Patriots Motorcycle Club Delivers Convoy of Relief Aid to Hurricane Victims
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – On the morning of Oct. 3, the wheels of the Patriots Motorcycle Club were turning, but this time instead of using their motorcycles, members rolled into Elizabethton, Tennessee, with a convoy of trailers loaded with tens of thousands of dollars in relief aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Before […] The post Patriots Motorcycle Club Delivers Convoy of Relief Aid to Hurricane Victims appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Wife Of Former Golf Coach Dibble Dies
The Tusculum University family mourns the passing of Cindy Dibble, the wife of legendary TU golf coach Bob Dibble. Mrs. Dibble passed away last week at the Holston Valley Medical Center. Bob and Cindy were married for 65 years, including 28 (1989-2017) when she was the “First Lady” of the Tusculum men’s and women’s golf programs. Mrs. Dibble supported the Tusculum golf team in a variety of ways, including traveling...
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