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Blountville · BlountvilleBLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reveal that the average fare at Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) is more than $200 higher than the national average, and more than $300 dollars higher than the average fare at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in 2022. Airport leaders and travel experts in the region say the average doesn't tell the whole story, but supply and demand are the main factors airlines use …See the Story
Average flight from Tri-Cities Regional $200 more expensive than national average
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Blountville · BlountvilleBLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health, Tennessee Donor Services and organ recipients gathered Wednesday to celebrate those who have saved the lives of others. The ceremony was held to honor those who made a selfless gift by being a donor and celebrate the recipients. "Words can't express the gratitude and appreciation I have for my donor, and for the gift he gave to me," Joe Carder, a liver transplant recipient, said.
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Ceremony held to honor donors and recipients of life-saving transplants
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Hyundai · BlountvilleBLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Sullivan County Commission unanimously approved a tax increment financing (TIF) plan for a proposed new car dealership on the current Westside Inn property in Kingsport. Friendship Hyundai is under contract to purchase the Westside Inn property on West Stone Drive and plans to demolish the motel and build a new dealership there.
Kingsport PD: NC murder suspect released from hospital The TIF was approved …See the Story
Sullivan County Commission approves TIF for proposed Hyundai dealership
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Blountville · BlountvilleBLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Sullivan County commissioner wants to reduce the size of the county commission from 24 to 14 members. During a work session Thursday night, commissioners moved it for a first reading during next Thursday's commission meeting. The resolution's sponsor, Hunter Locke, believes there are too many commissioners for the county's population of around 160,000. He said Shelby County, which Memphis is in, has around 900,000…See the Story
Proposal would reduce Sullivan County Commission from 24 to 14 commissioners
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Blountville · BlountvilleBLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) publishes the number of delays and cancellations at airports across the United States, and the BTS report for 2023 found that the Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) had a high number of flights arriving and leaving on time. Out of the 2,756 flights arriving at the Tri-Cities Airport, 85.96% of them arrived on time, beating out Nashville (BNA) at 78.67% and Chattanooga (CHA) at 82.3…See the Story
Tri-Cities Airport shows high percentage of on-time flights
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Blountville · BlountvilleBLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Sullivan County Volunteer Fireman's Association hosted its 15th annual East Tennessee Fire Rescue Conference over the weekend. Several agencies gathered at Northeast State Community College in Blountville to take part in the conference, which featured dozens of workshops and training programs. Some topics taught and discussed include arson investigation, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials, mental health and …See the Story
East Tenn. Fire Rescue Conference provides necessary training to future workforce
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Blountville · BlountvilleBLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — One incumbent came up a few votes short in the Kingsport School Board Republican primary while another incumbent and two newcomers earned enough votes to advance to the general election. Three Kingsport Board of Education seats are up for election this year.
Angie Stanley wins Sullivan County School Board District 1 GOP primary Out of four candidates, newcomer Phillip Marshall won the most votes in the Repub…See the Story
Kingsport BOE Race: Incumbent, two newcomers advance to general election
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