Emily Hibbitts

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by: Emily Hibbitts, Isaac Austin Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 02:20 PM EDT Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 02:20 PM EDT JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City Schools’ annual STEM Camp for rising third, fourth and fifth graders is underway. Supervisor of Secondary and Instructional Technology David Timbs said the camp allows students to do activities not available during the school year.

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CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Carter County Detention Center was awarded a Tier 1 Accreditation status by the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) on Wednesday. According to a news release from the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, the detention center’s accreditation marks the first milestone achievement through the TCI.

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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A proposed $110 million budget for the City of Kingsport’s 2026 fiscal year passed its first reading at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Tuesday. The ordinance passed with a 5-1 vote after a public hearing regarding the $110,874,600 budget. The Fiscal Year 2026 budget will focus on the following priorities, according to a presentation by the City of Kingsport read by City Manager Chris McCartt at the meeting.

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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A traffic alert has been issued for Kingsport on Wednesday due to streetlight installation on Memorial Boulevard. According to the City of Kingsport, American Electric Power (AEP) will install streetlights from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.The southbound right lane of Memorial Boulevard will be closed between Kenmore Drive and Fort Henry Drive. Motorists are asked to use caution when traveling in the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.