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Washington County Commission defers decision on County Farm property
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – For months, non-profit Unity Housing has been working with the Washington County, Tennessee Commission to take county-owned property on Zeke Crawford Road and use it to help those experiencing homelessness following hospital stay. “The proposal is regarding the establishment of a medical respite facility,” said Opal Frye-Clark, president and co-founder of […]
Callan Moss out-hits Boree for 2024 Appy League Home Run Derby title
Bloomer wins Skills Challenge in front of home fans JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The crack of the bats inside TVA Credit Union Ballpark on Monday event was not the only thunder in store, as the Appalachian League opened its 2024 All-Star festivities. Eight contestants, four from each division, battled for long-ball supremacy in the […]
Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer happening this weekend
DAMASCUS, Va. (WCYB) — The Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer is happening this weekend. The Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer opening ceremony starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Damascus Town Park. Participants can ride their bikes, or take a part in the 5k walk. To learn more...
From Haiti to high school track star: Dalencia's journey to the AAU Junior Olympics
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Coming out of the blocks and into the world of running, Dalencia Kittrell who spent the first nine years of her life in Haiti, jumped on the new athletic opportunities that came with the family’s move to the States. Dalencia saying, "I really...
ETSU’s King, Hope to speak at SoCon Football Media Day
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WJHL) – The 2024 college football campaign is creeping closer – just 40 days now until ETSU begins its season at Appalachian State. On Tuesday, each football squad in the Southern Conference will converge on Greenville, South Carolina of the league’s annual Football Media Day. It will be the first such experience for […]
East Tennessee drug dealer sentenced to 24 years after being caught in Knoxville, DA says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Johnson City man was sentenced on Monday after he pleaded guilty to several counts, according to Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen. Allen said 34-year-old William Jacob Henry was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession with intent to sell fentanyl, possession with intent to sell methamphetamine and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony in connection to an incident that happened in April 2023.
Grand Ole Opry blasts off: NASA astronauts sing 'Rocky Top' for Opry live from space
For the first time ever, The Grand Ole Opry welcomed an announcer from far beyond planet Earth. This weekend, the Opry presented a live performance and guest appearances from NASA astronauts, including Tennessee native Barry "Butch" Wilmore and his crew of five at the International Space Station. The guest appearance marked the...
Maury Regional Health Promotes Cathy Malone, MMHC, BSN, to Chief Nursing Officer
Maury Regional Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Cathy Malone, MMHC, BSN, to its senior leadership team, assuming the role of chief nursing officer (CNO). “Cathy has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, exceptional clinical skills and a deep commitment to patient care,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “Her vision and dedication will undoubtedly drive an ongoing positive impact at Maury Regional Health.”
Glade Spring installs new solar-powered emergency warning system
It was a night that many of us will never forget. On the night of April 27th, 2011, eleven tornadoes hit Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Four of those tornadoes were deadly. 14 people lost their lives. One of the worst tornadoes was an EF3 that touched down in Glade...
Johnson City Schools hosts free back-to-school haircuts event
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City Schools (JCS) is offering free back-to-school haircuts for students on Monday. The event marks the first time JCS has offered free haircuts ahead of the new school year. “It has been fun,” Care Manager for JCS Carmen Acevedo said. “We had a lot of people coming in early […]
JCFD to host child safety seat checkpoint
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) will host a child safety seat check on Thursday. Certified car seat technicians with the department will install and inspect child safety seats at the event. “Statistics show a majority of child safety seats are installed incorrectly,” JCFD Chief David Bell said in a […]
Appy League All-Star Game events today & tomorrow
Johnson City Doughboys GM Patrick Ennis, previews all of the fun and exciting events taking place today and tomorrow ahead of Tuesday night’s Appalachian League All-Star Game! Check out our interview with Patrick Ennis to learn more about all of the excitement surrounding this year’s Appy League All-Star Game!
Fairy Door Painting session coming to Allandale Mansion
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Allandale Mansion will host a Fairy Door Painting session on Aug. 2. The three-hour paint session will include a themed scavenger hunt for local fairies, snacks and photo opportunities, a news release stated. Laura Webb, owner of Faeriefoots of Johnson City, will be the instructor for the session. Costumes and wigs […]
“The Sorcerer’s Sprint” coming up in Jonesborough
Jess Wyatt with The Goose Chase and Cameo Waters with the Town of Jonesborough, preview “The Sorcerer’s Sprint” taking place this Saturday to celebrate Harry Potter’s and J.K. Rowling’s birthdays! Please check out the video to learn more about this magical event taking place in downtown Jonesborough!
Crockett bids farewell to Jerry Lonon
Jerry Lonon said he thought he’d be the first head football coach at Daniel Boone and he hoped he’d be the second head coach at David Crockett. Neither opportunity materialized, but Lonon, who died earlier this month, jump-started the Boones Creek program as the head coach before helping engineer David Crockett’s 74-0 rout of Daniel Boone in the first Musket Bowl in 1971.
Photo gallery: Hawkins County well-represented at Fun Fest
KINGSPORT — Hawkins County has been well-represented so far in Kingsport’s Fun Fest sporting events — and it’s just getting started. Each year, the Rogersville Review invites Hawkins County athletes to share their photos from Fun Fest tournaments and the Crazy 8s 8K. PICKLE IN THE PARK Church Hill’s Ben Farne and teammate Melissa Steward from Bristol, Tennessee, took second place in the advanced mixed doubles division at the Fun...
UPDATE: Kingsport crash victim dies from injuries
Police officials announced the death of 25-year-old Noah Pence. His body has been sent to the Jenkins Forensics Center for an autopsy. Pence’s hatchback went off the side of the road on South John B. Dennis Highway, struck a guardrail, then hit an SUV while overcorrecting. The momentum sent Pence’s car off the highway and collided with a tree, causing a fire.
Kingsport felon sentenced to 21 years for possessing firearm
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Kingsport man was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Monday after he was found to be a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Eric Eugene Robinson, 55, will serve 262 months in prison and must be on supervised release for five years after his sentence, according to a […]
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