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Thursday night detour planned for John B. Dennis in Kingsport
One direction of John B. Dennis Highway will be closed Thursday night in Kingsport for bridge work. TDOT says that starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, the southbound lane will be closed at the bridge over the South Fork Holston River between Moreland Drive and Lincoln Street. Northbound traffic will not be affected. A detour will be in place directing drivers to follow Lincoln Street to Wilcox. Official say work will be complete and the detour lifted by 6 a.m. Friday.
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...
Bledsoe County vs. Cumberland County High School football live stream, TV – Friday, August 30
On Friday, August 30, Cumberland County High School will host Bledsoe County High School, which is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. CT. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
When it comes to air quality, what is Code Orange?
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a code orange in air quality for Knoxville and other cities in Tennessee for Thursday, Aug. 29. Other cities that have the air quality alert are Nashville, Chattanooga and the Great Smoky Mountains. According to TDEC, the...
Greeneville Energy Authority electric bills to increase
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greeneville Energy Authority (GEA) customers can expect a slightly higher electric bill starting in October. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced on Aug. 22 that a 5.25% base rate increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2024. For most customers, that increase represents an average of $4.35 on each bill. The […]
Family fishes out unexpected AirTag in child's pocket at Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC) — The mother of a child who recently visited the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga has filed a report after what the child reportedly found in his pocket. It was an Apple AirTag. The AirTags are designed to act as a key finder, which helps people find...
Covered Bridge Days pageant set for Sept. 21
By Angela Cutrer Star Correspondent It’s back-to-school time in Carter County, a time when autumn drifts in with a cooler note. As fall activities gear up, one particular event focuses on highlighting residents’ sense of fun and style. The official “Miss & Mr. Covered Bridge Days” for 2024 is set for Saturday, Sept. 21, in […] The post Covered Bridge Days pageant set for Sept. 21 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors turned up dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia now linked to a nationwide recall of deli meats, according to new records released by the department, including mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found throughout the site.Last month, Boar's Head recalled all of the deli meats made at its plant in Jarratt, Virginia, after a listeria outbreak was blamed on products distributed from the site. The outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations in 18 states linked to recalled products from the plant. At least nine deaths have now been reported, including two in South Carolina and...
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