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1 week ago | 
wbtw.com | Madi Codispoti
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WBTW) – Georgetown County Fire & EMS is again looking to become the primary responder for water rescue efforts. The department had been the primary response for water rescues in the past, but the county sheriff’s office took over that role over time. Fire Division Chief of Training Brian Ullom told News13 that the goal is to have crews trained in all aspects of water rescue.
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2 weeks ago | 
wbtw.com | Madi Codispoti
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Chanticleer fever is in the air as the Men’s College World Series approaches, and the players aren’t the only ones looking forward to the game. “Everything was Chanticleer,” Myrtle Beach resident Brenda Laganelli said. “And there were colors everywhere. So I think the excitement is overwhelming.”Fans have spent the last week gathering everything they need to represent their favorite teams, including Coastal Carolina.
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3 weeks ago | 
wjhl.com | Slater Teague |Madi Codispoti
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Tennessee City Council voted Tuesday night to rescind — at least for now — a proposed agreement between the city, school system, and Boyd Sports for the operation of a new baseball stadium at Tod Houston Field. The agreement was rescinded after the school board informed the council that it would not sign it until an agreement was reached regarding its use of a second facility.
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3 weeks ago | 
wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – What looks like an out-of-place phone booth at Monte Vista Funeral Home is actually a sign of healing. The phone booth serves as a “wind phone” for guests to connect with loved ones who have passed on. “They can come here, have that conversation in private, with no judgment,” Location Director Anthony Harris said.
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3 weeks ago | 
wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – What started as a small discovery in 2000 is now a popular attraction in the Tri-Cities. 25 years after that discovery, the Gray Fossil Site continues to evolve, with new discoveries every day. On Saturday, the Fossil Site kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration, a milestone many couldn’t believe had already arrived. “Most people are like, ‘No way, I can’t believe it’s been 25 years since that time,'” said Executive Director Blaine Shubert.
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4 weeks ago | 
wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Located just off Highway 421 in Mountain City, Antioch Baptist Church had stood strong since its construction in 1942 until it was washed away in September during Hurricane Helene. “The rain stopped and me and my wife had come to town and seen some of the damage,” said Pastor Mike Fenner. “But [we] hadn’t come up to the church. So I got a text from a lady, a friend of ours, who said, ‘Sorry about the church.’ And we didn’t know what she was talking about.
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1 month ago | 
wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Rural King customers in the Model City have voiced their concerns regarding the store’s 1% “Economic Development Fee” on top of the retail price. Kingsport Economic Development Director Steven Bower said store owners were transparent about the fee. “The fee was brought to our attention right before they opened the store,” Bower said. “They let us know they were going to implement it.”Kingsport resident December Taylor said the signs posted were not easily seen.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Madi Codispoti
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Rural King customers in the Model City have voiced their concerns regarding the store’s 1% “Economic Development Fee” on top of the retail price. Kingsport Economic Development Director Steven Bower said store owners were transparent about the fee. “The fee was brought to our attention right before they opened the store,” Bower said.
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1 month ago | 
wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – For decades, thousands of Americans have fought to protect our nation’s freedom, but not all made it home. “It’s not about us veterans who are home,” said Todd McKinley, an Army veteran and member of the Sullivan County school board. “This is for those who didn’t make it home.”In Sullivan County, dozens gathered on Monday to honor those lost during military service. McKinley said he was touched by the crowd.
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1 month ago | 
wjhl.com | Madi Codispoti
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL)—Many state parks are beginning to open for the season, welcoming the public back onto their trails. However, Roan Mountain State Park faces a new set of challenges this season. In September, Hurricane Helene hit the park, causing devastation that led to closures throughout the park. “One of the biggest things is the bridge here in the campground,” Park Director Monica Johnson said. “Going up to our upper areas, it’s pretty much washed completely out.
