Kayla Hackney is a staff writer based in Johnson City, South Africa. She covers local news and events for publications such as City Press, Kingsport Times News, and AMERICAN LEGION POST 25 UNAKA. With a focus on community stories, Kayla aims to inform and engage readers with accurate and timely reporting.
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Kayla Hackney's coverage focuses heavily on local news, particularly crime, government & politics, community events, infrastructure, and education in South Africa and Johnson City. She is likely to be responsive to pitches that involve local government announcements or events such as town hall meetings or new policies.
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Pitching ideas around how certain infrastructure developments can benefit the local community could also resonate with Kayla. Similarly providing insights into educational initiatives impacting the region might catch her attention.
As she covers a specific geographic area (South Africa), it is important for those reaching out to keep their pitches relevant to this location.
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Johnson City Police Department Sgt. Gary Wills said working with his team is part of what makes his job so rewarding.
It is National Public Works Week, and the Johnson City Board of Commissioners recognized Johnson City Public Works Department employees with a proclamation during their meeting last Thursday.
The town's 2024-25 fiscal year budget is balanced, and the town will start the fiscal year with approximately $2,169,401 in the fund balance.
Robin Miller has learned a lot about customer service over her 25 year span as a Johnson City employee.
By: Kayla Hackney
The block party, set for June 3, will feature inflatables, outdoor games, crafts and a number of other activities. The block party is meant to kick off the library's summer reading program. Summer Reading is a nationwide initiative to encourage folks of all ages to read as much as possible during the summer months.
West Walnut Street businesses remain open despite the roadwork.
While the entrance to West Walnut Street from University Parkway is currently closed, all Walnut Street business can still be accessed by several different routes: Cherokee Street, West Watauga Avenue, Buffalo Street and Sevier Street.
By: Kayla Hackney
The block party, set for June 3, will feature inflatables, outdoor games, crafts and a number of other activities. The block party is meant to kick off the library’s summer reading program. Summer Reading is a nationwide initiative to encourage folks of all ages to read as much as possible during the summer months.
The Johnson City Development Authority is opening up the Downtown Centre for free parking on the weekends.
By: Kayla Hackney
Eight bills supported by the Johnson City/Washington County Chamber of Commerce were passed during the state's most recent legislative session, according to the organization.
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