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Rogersville native turns hobby into scholarship
MOSHEIM — Rogersville native and Cherokee alumnus John Bernard has turned a hobby into an opportunity to return to college and further his career in education. The West Greene Middle School teacher and football coach recently signed to compete with Milligan University’s disc golf team. “I start this fall in Milligan’s 100% online M.Ed. curriculum and teaching program,” Bernard announced on his Facebook page. “I’m blessed to be going back...
‘He made a big impact’ | South Knoxville, family remembers selfless man killed on Chapman Highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The South Knoxville community is facing a pretty stark adjustment, with those in the area saying they’ll miss seeing a staple of the community. Dale Pedrick died at 67 Wednesday morning when he was hit while walking down Chapman Highway. People who frequent the area said he was a common sight along the South Knoxville road.
Rain takes a good pause before more showers help bust the drought
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We are nearly at the end of a prolonged rainy pattern; so far we have nine days in a row but Friday and Saturday should be quite a bit drier. More rain is back late Sunday night and through next Tuesday. All of this rain should...
Several cars, building catch fire off of Old Rutledge Pike, Rural Metro says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire crews responded to a commercial fire at Junk Car Mafia in the 6900 block of Old Rutledge Pike Thursday afternoon, according to the agency. Public Information Officer Jeff Bagwell said a car in the building’s garage caught fire while being worked on, and...
Lady Vols Ink Elim Yan
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Freshman signee Elim Yan is officially the newest member of the Tennessee women's tennis program, head coach Alison Ojeda announced on Thursday morning. The Adelaide, Australia, native and Marryatville high school graduate will join the Lady Vols in 2024-25 with four years of collegiate eligibility remaining. Yan will be the second Australian on the 2024-25 squad, joining Catherine Aulia.
Another Witten could be on his way to Knoxville
Jason Whitten is a vol for life. Although Witten’s college career was not eye-popping numbers wise, he was a great blocker on the field and more than serviceable as a pass catcher as well. Witten had 797 yards receiving and seven touchdowns during his three years in Knoxville, before leaving to be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Chris Bell appointed as Damascus’ first town manager
DAMASCUS, Va. (WJHL) – The Town of Damascus hired its first town manager, Chris Bell, after years of commitment to the town. The town manager will serve as the head of administration, implement policies and plans, assist the mayor and more. “Chris Bell will be a huge asset to our town,” Mayor Katie Lamb said […]
Burnsville to host Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair Aug. 2-3
The Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, in downtown Burnsville, North Carolina. The event will feature more than 200 artisans and is being hosted by the Yancey Chamber of Commerce and Explore Burnsville.
Endangered baby found safe, mother in custody in Lebanon
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - An 11-month-old girl was found safe and her mother was taken into custody in Lebanon on Thursday after an Endangered Child Alert was issued in Kingsport, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI reports 11-month-old Dreama Powell was found safe at a home in Lebanon...
Federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams continues
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams is continuing on Thursday. In this trial, Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
What you can expect from Bristol Public Library’s new roadshow
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Bristol Public Library is taking its resources on the road with its brand-new outreach vehicle. The vehicle, which was unveiled last week, was made possible through a $50,000 T-Mobile grant. The vehicle comes equipped with Wi-Fi. That means it can be used to sign people up for library cards and […]
Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-26-31-2024
July 25 – 31, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Weekend Weather 7-26-28-2024 Storms Possible
Your summertime pop-ups are possible on Friday and Saturday, but, that all changes on Sunday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Saturday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon....
Barnett set to retire as stormwater coordinator
After 28 years of serving the City of Elizabethton in various roles, Joseph Barnett will complete his final day as the stormwater coordinator on Wednesday, July 31, and move into a new phase of life in retirement. Serving as stormwater coordinator since 2008, Barnett began his tenure with the city as the electrical inspector before […] The post Barnett set to retire as stormwater coordinator appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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