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Over 6,000 ‘noncitizens’ purged from Virginia voter rolls and more state headlines
• “A Virginia voter roll purge sparks renewed rhetoric over ‘non-citizens’ casting ballots.”—NBC News • “Political analyst says Harris, Democrats ‘clearly the favorites’ in Virginia.”—WRIC • “Chesterfield sheriff endorses Donald Trump, prompting ethics questions.”—VPM News • “Former executive of Virginia benefit program charged with stealing $4.8 million.”—Augusta Free Press • “Virginia ranks 7th in nation […]
Woman passes note to medics alerting police she’d been raped by man she met online, authorities say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is accused of raping a woman at a Nashville hotel before the pair attended a show at Bridgestone Arena, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. According to the arrest report, Danny Pilkington,28, met the victim virtually and police stated the pair would talk...
ETSU kicks off first week of classes with Block Party
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Ahead of the first day of classes, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) students kicked off the week with a Welcome Week Block Party Sunday. The block party, sponsored by Campus Recreation and the Housing Department, serves as an opportunity for new students to get to know their fellow classmates. “Maybe […]
Mattern Named SEC Freshman of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee forward Reese Mattern was named SEC Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday. The Charlottesville, Virginia, native provided a spark for the Lady Vols during their match against ETSU and found the back of the net in the 64th minute for the game winner.
Spartans Earn First Win of the Season with a 2-0 Shutout against East Tennessee State
Spartanburg, S.C. – Upstate men's soccer competed at home for the first time in the 2024 season. The home opener was a match-up against East Tennessee State University, with the Spartans earning a 2-0 shutout victory. This win was the first one over ETSU in program history. Upstate started...
ETSU men's soccer falls 2-0 to USC Upstate in first road match of 2024
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — ETSU Men's Soccer was in action on Sunday, hitting the road for a match against USC Upstate. The Bucs looked to start their season 2-0 after taking down Longwood on Thursday. Scoreless through the first fifteen, the Spartans would strike first as Adrian Panaite...
Team 421 honors fallen riders, embraces community at 3rd annual Tri-Cities Takeover
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Team 421 hosted its third annual ‘Tri-Cities Takeover’ on Sunday, where hundreds of riders were expected to gather to remember friends who they’ve lost and take a group ride in their honor. Tri-Cities Takeover kicked off at Jim’s Motorcycle Shop Sunday morning with live music and food trucks as riders […]
Federal court: TennCare illegally terminated health coverage for thousands
Tennessee’s Medicaid safety net program unlawfully terminated coverage for thousands of Tennessee families, running afoul of the Constitution, federal Medicaid law and protections for people with disabilities, a federal court ruled Monday. TennCare — which provides health coverage for about 1.5 million Tennesseans — failed to properly evaluate the eligibility of thousands of families, intentionally […]
Tennessee 5-star QB recruit Faizon Brandon's mom sues North Carolina over NIL | Report
The mother of Tennessee football recruit Faizon Brandon, a five-star quarterback in the 2026 class, has filed a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina over its restrictions on public high school athletes to earn money off their name, image and likeness, ESPN.com reported. Brandon is arguably the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class. He committed to Tennessee on Aug. 3 as the latest high-profile quarterback headed to the Vols in the NIL era. The Greensboro,...
From cyberattacks to severe weather: How secure is Tennessee’s power grid?
When gunfire attacks took down two electric substations in North Carolina in 2022, 45,000 people were left without power and one woman using an oxygen tank died. This led 6 News to investigate the safety of the power grid in Tennessee.
TNECD awarded $28.8M in grants in first 7 months of ’24
By Jon Styf The Center Square Tennessee has handed out $28.8 million over 35 projects in FastTrack grants this year. The largest were $6.5 million to Greenheck Fan Co. for its Knox County expansion, $3.3 million to Avancez LLC in Haywood County and $3 million to Schneider Electric in Wilson County. Fasttrack grants are state grants sent to companies […] The post TNECD awarded $28.8M in grants in first 7 months of ’24 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Five Free and Cheap Family Things To Do in Middle Tennessee
This weekend, the best little festival for families will be at Centennial Park. It’s worth hopping in for at least an hour or two — it’s truly a good spot for a first show for even your smallest kids. There are a couple more outdoor choices this week: Head to Lascassas for the Watermelon Festival, or go north for an outdoor concert in White House. The Nashville Public Library also has a few great offerings this week: Two on our list are the Mommy & Me Barbie Workshop, where you can work on your braiding skills, and the other is a ballet storytime that is great for your youngest kids.
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