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Finding new homes for hellbenders on the Watauga River
During his seven-year stint as MountainTrue’s High Country regional director and Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill has planted thousands of native plants, sampled water at streams across the region, reviewed reams of pages of government policy, and spent many hours on porches with local land stewards. He’s also helped remove two dams and transplant protected hellbenders.
Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter hopes to ‘clear the shelter’ before the 4th of July
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter is at capacity with nearly 60 dogs or puppies filling the shelter. Shelter Director Shannon Posada told News Channel 11 on Tuesday that she knows more dogs are coming with the 4th of July just days away. “That’s when we see the biggest intake of stray dogs, […]
Vehicle of missing person located, investigation into missing man and escaped inmate continues
A vehicle associated with a missing person report has been located in South Carolina, and the investigation into the missing person and an escaped Carter County inmate is continuing. “We are investigating both cases aggressively,” said Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley. “We are continuing to work hundreds of tips we have received and filter through […] The post Vehicle of missing person located, investigation into missing man and escaped inmate continues appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Flyboys Fend Off Doughboys’ Late Game Surge
The Greeneville Flyboys were sweating late, but were able to hold off the Johnson City Doughboys to win 8-6 and improve to 14-8 on the season on Tuesday at Pioneer Park. After taking a 5-0 lead after the first two innings, with Brady Francisco's two-run single being the early highlight, the Doughboys finally got on the board in the top of the fifth on a Chase Bloomer RBI single to make it 5-1. ...
Words of support flood into ETSU hoops with addition of Marcus Belcher to coaching staff
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Through each season, changes are destined to happen to any college program - especially given the landscape of college athletics today. Despite a quality amount of retention through productivity and playing time that ETSU men's basketball saw as they head into 2024-25, there were still some changes - from the addition of some players through the transfer portal, to particularly the coaching staff.
U.S. College National Team holds on for win over Appy League West Select
Axmen, Flyboys win with reduced rosters (WJHL) – It was an unorthodox night for the Appalachian League on Tuesday, particularly for the teams in the West Division. A handful of the division’s best players left their clubhouses for a night to battle the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (CNT) in Johnson City. At least four […]
UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for July
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Corporation’s LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout the region this month helping those needing assistance with their energy bills. LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps keep individuals and families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. For those who qualify, a […] The post UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for July appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Benefit ride for the Ronald McDonald House coming up in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A benefit ride to help the Ronald McDonald House is scheduled for later this month in Johnson City. Guardian Riders, which is a local motorcycle club, is gearing up for the event that is scheduled for July 13. All of the proceeds go to...
Nominate: Tri-Cities Best Motorcycle Shop
(WJHL) – Summer is the perfect time to go out for a ride on two wheels. News Channel 11 wants to know who you think has the best motorcycle shop in the Tri-Cities. You have until 11:59 p.m. on July 7 to nominate your favorite motorcycle shop in the region.
The Goose Chase launches Appalachian Highlands Adventure Challenge
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Goose Chase has launched a new challenge for people across the region looking to become more active. It’s called the ‘Appalachian Highlands Adventure Challenge’. According to The Goose Chase founder and president Karen Hubbs, the concept is simple. Hubbs said the goal is to walk or hike to the […]
BREAKING: Tennessee Baseball Lands Kennesaw State Transfer Pitcher
Kennesaw State transfer pitcher Tanner Franklin committed to Tennessee baseball on Tuesday, he shared on his Instagram. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Franklin who played his high school baseball at Jefferson County and is an East Tennessee native. Franklin is a rising junior who’s had moderate success in his two seasons at Kennesaw State.
VIDEO: Bear roams Boones Creek apartment complex Monday morning
BOONES CREEK, Tenn. (WJHL) — A black bear was spotted roaming around the front of an apartment complex in Boones Creek on Monday. Security footage submitted by News Channel 11 viewer Angelia Gillis shows the bear sniffing around her front porch at around 9:43 a.m., then wandering off. The apartments the bear was seen at […]
Heat Advisory 7-3-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind around 5 mph. URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Nashville TN 213...
News-Herald Publisher named Tennessee Press Association President
Darrell Richardson, general manager of The News-Herald, Lenoir City, is the new president of the Tennessee Press Association (TPA). TPA is the trade association of the state’s daily and non-daily newspapers. It is composed of 131 newspapers and online publications. Richardson succeeds Daniel Williams, publisher of The Paris Post-Intelligencer. Other officers elected at TPA’s Business...
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