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Kingsport hosts USA Track and Field 8K Nationals at Crazy 8s; Muhumed and Smith win
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Crazy 8s 8K was held in Kingsport on Saturday. Bringing together runners of all abilities, anyone could enter, but the big attraction was the USA Track and Field 8k National Championships. While the men's championships have been held in Kingsport for years, this was...
Political analyst weighs in on VP-nominee J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia
SOUTHWEST, Va. – All eyes are on Southwest Virginia ahead of Ohio Senator - and Republican Vice Presidential pick - JD Vance’s visit to Radford University on Monday. Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch says Republicans are hoping to flip the Commonwealth red. “Virginia is in play for the...
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Muhumed, Smith win USATF 8K road titles at Crazy 8s 8K Race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Crazy 8s 8K Race has been a staple in Northeast Tennessee for decades. Saturday night, however, marked the first time it would serve as the USA Track & Field 8K road race championship for both men and women. The competition did not disappoint in the humidity of the Model City. […]
Local gym hosts fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club, Wounded Warrior Project
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A bit of rain did not stop The Club 24 Hour Fitness Center from holding its “Dead Lift Athon” fundraiser on Saturday. The proceeds from the fundraiser benefitted the local Boys and Girls Club and Wounded Warrior Project. “Dead Lift Athon” included a live DJ, vendor giveaways, door prizes every […]
Marion kicks off The Hungry Mother Festival, food-eating competitions to begin Saturday
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – Competitive eaters are back in Marion this weekend for the 2024 Hungriest Mother Food Festival. It is part of the town’s “biggest summer weekend,” The Hungry Mother Festival. The two-day festival incorporates food-eating competitions, live music, beer and more. A dozen local businesses and food trucks provided the meals. New this […]
Kentucky Arrest: Manhunt in Tennessee Trooper Shooting Ends
Tennessee, TN – The search for Braze Rucker, who was wanted in connection with the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 in Putnam County, is over. Rucker was taken into custody in Princeton, KY by Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Thursday. The capture involved the use of THP Trooper Adam Cothron’s handcuffs, adding a poignant note to the arrest.
Axmen stay hot at home, Doughboys win in E-Town
(WJHL) – Appalachian League teams began a final series on Saturday night before Monday’s All-Star break. In Elizabethton, three runs from the Doughboys in the fifth frame secured a 5-3 road victory. Kyler Proctor and Braden Spano (Milligan) each launched two-run homers, while Nate Conner added the additional RBI for Johnson City. Owen Slater earned […]
$1,000 reward offered for info after multiple people beaten, robbed inside Grundy County restaurant
Grundy County authorities are turning to the community for help tracking down two suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of items from a group of people during a violent armed robbery in a restaurant Friday night.
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