Samantha Allen

2 months ago | wcyb.com | Samantha Allen

JOHNSON CITY, TENN (WCYB) — The Friends of the Johnson City Public Library wrapped up their bi-annual book sale this weekend with great success held in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center. This event brought in book lovers of all ages to browse and purchase gently used books at unbeatable prices. The public sale was held on April 26 and April 27, with a special five dollar per bag deal on Sunday.

2 months ago | wcyb.com | Samantha Allen

JOHNSON CITY, TENN (WCYB) — Art and creativity filled downtown Johnson City on Saturday, as the community gathered at Founders Park for a festival hosted by Johnson City Public Art. Colorful displays, live painting demonstrations and dozens of local artists lined the park, celebrating the region’s growing art scene. The festival gave residents a chance to experience and support creative talent right in their own backyard.

2 months ago | wcyb.com | Samantha Allen

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Paramedics in Bristol, Virginia, now have a powerful new tool in the field to help save lives. The city’s fire department recently added a handheld ultrasound device to its emergency response toolkit. It is designed to quickly detect internal bleeding in trauma patients. This innovative technology allows medics to diagnose critical injuries on the scene, speeding up treatment and ensuring patients are transported to hospitals equipped for emergency surgery.

Nov 25, 2024 | them.us | Ilana Masad |Sarah Neilson |Michael Cuby |Ana Osorno |Wesley Johnson |Samantha Riedel | +1 more

From memoir to poetry to dystopian fiction, this year had something for every kind of queer reader.

Aug 13, 2024 | them.us | Samantha Allen

The meandering two-hour conversation was billed as Trump’s triumphant return to the social media platform that skyrocketed him to fame.