6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (169+ words) WJHL (WJHL) " The musical "Pollyanna" is coming to Tusculum University for a six-show run According to a release from the university, the show is set in the 1920s and based on the novel of the same name written by Eleanor H…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (408+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) " Tennessee lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are advancing a series of bills aimed at easing child care costs, expanding access and improving the workforce through potential short and long-term solutions. Senate Bill 2509, which passed the…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (300+ words) HAMPTON, Tenn. (WJHL) " This week's Educator of the Week is from Hampton Elementary in Carter County, Tennessee. Amanda Orloff has always loved teaching young students. First, as a preschool teacher and after a few years teaching fifth grade, she has…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (167+ words) GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) " The Tri-Cities Toy & Hobby Show hosted the first event of the year at the Appalachian Fairgrounds for its "21st year of shows" in Gray, on Saturday. From 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. , collectors and kids alike scoped out vendors" booths across several…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (171+ words) WJHL (WJHL) " Those who like math, or those who just wanted a sweet treat, lined Main Street in Elizabethton Saturday for the first 'Slice of Downtown: Pi-e Day Shop & Stroll.' Jennica Normon, a sponsor with the Betsy Business Bureau Club,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (256+ words) ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) " Alisa Buckner wears her big personality on her "sleeve" with her body armor. "That's my stress relief. And that's my personal expression," Alisa Buckner said about her tattoos. That expression is also seen in her commitment…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (230+ words) SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) " Around 200 high school students from the region got a chance to learn about careers in the business service areas that support all business and industry in the area on Friday. Career Quest TN held their "All…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (916+ words) JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) " Science Hill High School sophomore Lexi Bilbrey said she has no regrets about walking out of school Feb. 20 with more than 100 other students " risking punishment in the process " to protest against ICE. "I'm glad I chose…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (310+ words) ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) " Ricki Lyn Greer is in her fifth year of teaching. She spent her first year at her alma mater, Volunteer High School. She's in her fourth year teaching seventh-grade English/Language Arts (E. L. A.) at Rogersville City School. "It's…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (299+ words) BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) " Vex Robotics hosted a competition on Saturday at the Bristol Motor Speedway called "Bots at Bristol," featuring 64 middle school teams that gathered to compete for a top spot. Sullivan East Middle School's STEM teacher, Margaret Trent, told…...