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Daytime Live for Day 5 of Fun Fest
Amy Lynn takes us to Kingsport for a live look at some of the big events happening on this Wednesday, Day 5 of Fun Fest!. Emily Thompson gives Amy Lynn the first look at this year’s vendors for The Taste that kicks off today, July 24th at 4pm. Emily...
Mrs. International contestants spend time with young Kingsport girls ahead of pageant
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Contestants in the Mrs. International Pageant have returned to Kingsport ahead of the 2024 competition. The Mrs. International Pageant begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center. Anyone may attend the event, and tickets are available for purchase online. The 43 contestants from around the […]
Blackburn, Harshbarger write to ICE for help finding 2017 vehicular homicide suspect
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Lawmakers representing Northeast Tennesseans have reached out to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help bring attention to the search for the suspect in a fatal 2017 collision in Washington County. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) issued a news release on Tuesday, stating that both U.S. […]
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Hawkins Co. passes budget with property tax increase
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Commission finalized and passed the 2024-25 budget Monday night, following delays that stemmed from property tax concerns. The finalized budget does include a property tax increase of .2299 or just under 23 cents, according to Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte. Previously, the proposed tax increase had been […]
Back-to-School Bash set for July 27
By Angela H. Cutrer Star correspondent The 17th Annual Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Back-to-School Bash is set for July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hampton High School. The event will provide 1,600 backpacks filled with school supplies for preschool to high school students on a first-come, first-served basis. “I love the […] The post Back-to-School Bash set for July 27 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards
This fall, when the 2024 International Bluegrass Association hosts its annual awards ceremony, a local musician will be in the running for top honors. Elizabethton native Daniel Grindstaff and critically-acclaimed banjo player, is nominated for two of the association’s most prestigious awards – Song of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year. Admittedly, the […] The post Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
From the ball, breakfast and big times on the water, the 11th annual SML Pirate Days was a blast for all
The 11th annual Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days was held over the weekend featuring a host of activities that kicked off on Friday, July 19th with an on the water viewing of the movie "Jaws" at SML Community Park Beach in Moneta and The Pirates Ball held at Mango's Bar & Grill and wrapped on Sunday, July 21st with events held at Goodhue Boat Company, Blackwater.
PRO-ART’S “CAMP CREATE” REVOLTS!
Matilda the Musical, Jr. on Stage at J. W. Adams Combined Middle School at Pound, VA. Pound, VA –This summer, Pro-Art welcomed students for a month-long residency at J.W. Adams—and now they’re ready to revolt! Pro-Art’s Camp Create! proudly presents Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical, JR.” on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th at 6 p.m. at J.W. Adams Combined School in Pound. The performances are free and open to the public, but donations to the long-term sustainability of the camp are appreciated. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
This story was reported by WHRO News. A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction last week on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company...
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