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300+ housing units in development near Tri-Cities Airport
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) —More than 300 housing units within a three-mile radius of Tri-Cities Regional Airport are currently in the development pipeline. Among those projects is a proposed 120-unit single-family housing development at the intersection of TN-75 and Airport Parkway. Thursday evening, the Kingsport Regional Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a requested rezoning for […]
City of Covington to begin paving in Idlewilde area
Beginning Monday, May 20, 2024, weather permitting, the following streets will be closed for paving work; S. Trout St, S. Forrest, and S. Greenway Dr. (from S. Carpenter to E. Detroit). NO ON STREET PARKING from 6:30 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. Delays should be expected between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. throughout […] The post City of Covington to begin paving in Idlewilde area appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Proposal to reduce number of Sullivan County commissioners pulled at Thursday’s meeting
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – A commissioner in Sullivan County pulled his resolution at Thursday’s meeting regarding the proposal to reduce the number of county commissioners from 24 to 14. Commissioner Hunter Locke, the resolution’s sponsor, believes that Sullivan County has too many commissioners. Locke’s proposal aims to reduce the current 11 districts to seven, with […]
Sullivan County residents voice concerns about rock quarry at Thursday’s meeting
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Local residents voiced their recommendations at Thursday’s regional planning commission meeting regarding the proposed rezoning of 90 acres of land for a rock quarry and borrow site. The quarry, set to be called the Horse Creek Quarry, would consume 90 acres of land off Sullivan Gardens Parkway. The land is currently residential, […]
Protect the People’s Voice: Local coalition opposes proposed Johnson City Charter changes
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—A newly formed citizen’s coalition named “Protect the People’s Voice” launched in Johnson City on Saturday to spread the word about proposed changes to the Johnson City Charter, which voters will decide upon in an upcoming Aug. 1 election. The coalition said it aims to campaign against proposed changes to the city’s […]
Local veterans remember fallen family at Memorial Day service
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – On Memorial Day, those who gave their lives for their country are honored. On Monday morning, the Mountain Home National Cemetery invited the community to remember the soldier who gave the ultimate sacrifice. For veterans Fred Rountree and Paul Castellano, their connection to Memorial Day goes beyond their own time […]
Washington County, Tennessee to offer second 101 program for residents
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Washington County, Tennessee residents can participate in an upcoming adult educational program to enhance citizen awareness and understanding of the government’s role in the community. Washington County Commissioners passed a resolution to create the second 101 program during the monthly meeting on Monday. The four-week interactive program will offer an […]
Traffic Alert: Racks by the Tracks road closures
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several road closures have been announced ahead of the 15th annual Racks by the Tracks Festival on Saturday. Beginning Friday at 3 p.m., Clinchfield Street from West Center Street to Press Street will close. All lanes will be closed to traffic and remain closed for the duration of the festival. The […]
Sullivan County Schools asks for over $6 million to increase teacher pay
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information regarding the projected budget. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Wednesday’s Sullivan County Budget Committee meeting was packed with county teachers as the director of schools asked county commissioners for money to raise teacher salaries. This big ask is one that could result in raising taxes. Sullivan County […]
Kingsport BOE advances proposed drug testing policy
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Board of Education approved on first reading a random drug testing policy for high school students who participate in extracurricular activities. Under the proposed policy, extracurricular activities would include athletics, cheerleading and spirit, competitive band, clubs, student leadership positions and more. If a student tests positive, they would not […]
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