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Virginia Tech and Metallica forge merchandise agreement; more …
From elsewhere: Dominion still facing opposition to natural gas plant proposal after location change. Montgomery County supervisors say yes to most of Prices Fork development. Richmond Raceway will no longer host spring NASCAR Cup race. The post Virginia Tech and Metallica forge merchandise agreement; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Data shows bullying in Kingsport City Schools on the rise
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Reports of bullying and confirmed cases of bullying are rising in Kingsport City Schools, according to a report presented to the Board of Education during a work session Tuesday evening. Chief Student Services Officer Jim Nash presented the bullying numbers and a report that included information on safety, discipline and attendance […]
Dobyns-Bennett graduate awarded Peyton Manning Scholarship
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Dobyns-Bennett High School graduate has been selected as one of four incoming students at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) to receive the Peyton Manning Scholarship. Mallori France was named a recipient of the four-year award and will take part in the Haslam Leadership Scholars Program. While at UTK, France […]
Local State Farm agent teams up with fire department for educational supplies
KINGSPORT, Tn. (WCYB) — Local agencies are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week. The purpose is to educate the community on fire safety and prevention. The Kingsport Fire Department encourages teachers and people in the community to contact the fire department to schedule fire station tours, fire prevention presentations and sparky the dog school visits ahead of fire prevention week.
Rec League Notes: Kingsport to offer Intro to Skateboarding
KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will offer an entry-level course next month for children interested in learning how to skateboard. Students will be guided through the fundamental techniques and safety measures essential for mastering the sport. The Introduction to Skateboarding classes will be held from 6-7 p.m. every Monday from Sept. 9-30. The first class (Sept. 9) will be held at the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex (301 Louis St.) to allow children to get acclimated to standing on a skateboard. The remaining...
Kingsport Fire Department offers tips to combat heat exhaustion
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — This week has been hot, and that means you need to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions to stay cool. News 5's Natalea Hillen spoke with Senior Captain Paramedic John Hallowell at the Kingsport Fire Department about ways to prevent heat exhaustion. Well,...
Kingsport Aquatic Center to close for most of September for maintenance and improvements
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Kingsport Aquatic Center will close September 1-22 for needed maintenance and key improvements. Officials said the closure will allow for improvements to the locker rooms, family bathrooms, the lazy river and all of the pools at the facility. DWR Aquatics will be performing the...
PHOTO GALLERY: Unbeaten Cougars claw Panthers
CHURCH HILL — Sullivan Central remained unbeaten in Area 1-AA football action with a 44-6 win over Church Hill on Thursday night at J.W. Salley Field inside Mike Johnson Memorial Stadium. Elijah Bowery stepped up on defense and offense, scoring the only Church Hill touchdown in the fourth quarter. Cayden Bowen also played a great game defensively and was in on several tackles throughout the game. Other highlights for CHMS...
Boone Cross Country looks to add depth throughout season
Second-year Daniel Boone cross country coach James Garst has a deep roster that’ll only deepen by the time the postseason rolls around. The Trailblazers return a number of talented runners, and rosters will be bolstered by the addition of sophomore transfers Josh Estes (Dobyns-Bennett) and Ava Nutter (Science Hill) during the course of the season. Nutter, the daughter of former Science Hill coach David Nutter, would be eligible to compete at the state meet if Boone qualifies as a team. She’ll have to compete with the junior varsity team prior to that.
390 Washington County, Tenn. homeowners successfully appeal property appraisal
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 400 Washington County homeowners will pay less in property tax after successful hearings to lower their taxable home values. The County Board of Equalization (CBOE) heard requests from more than 1,000 property owners after last year’s reappraisal resulted in an average residential value increase of 68% compared to the 2019 […]
Two missing after fire in Jenkins
Two people are listed as missing after a fire destroyed their home in Happy Hollow in eastern Letcher County, near the Pike County line. Police and firefighters are still looking for Aleshia Brooke Newsome and her husband, Tyler Newsome, after the fire Monday evening. Authorities said the Newsomes’ car was parked at the house and they were believed to have been home, but so far no human remains have been found in the ashes, despite calling in cadaver dogs to search the ruins of the house.
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