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Beloved country, pop singer dead at 80
Beloved country music and pop singer Sandy Posey has died. She reportedly died at her home on Saturday in Tennessee after a battle with dementia. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. Her husband, Wade Cummins, told TMZ that she had “a slow decline over the past seven years.”
Outdoor play encouraged at Fun Fest Kids Central
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Children in Kingsport were able to enjoy outdoor play at the Fun Fest Kids Central activity area. The area, sponsored by Niswonger Children’s Hospital, gives elementary school-age children a place to play outside and take part in educational activities. “It’s a super fun event for kids and families to get out, […]
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 […]
DA: Johnson City drug dealer sentenced to 24 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A man found passed out in a car with several grams of drug paraphernalia and a handgun was sentenced to 24 years in prison Monday, the Knox County District Attorney General's Office said. William Henry was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession with intent...
London police searching for suspect wanted out of Tennessee
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities in Madison County are searching for a man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender in Tennessee. Warrants are on file for 47-year-old Loren Janosky who had been living in the London area. Police said Janosky was pursued in a vehicle chase...
Accused murderer, escapee Billy Fletcher appears in court
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Accused murderer and escapee Billy Fletcher appeared in Carter County court Monday morning. Fletcher appeared in court for a hearing on his escape charge. While in court, Fletcher waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The Carter County Grand Jury will take up the case on Oct. 4. Fletcher allegedly […]
New in NoVa: Immigrant Food opening first Virginia location
A trendy DC-based restaurant brand is expanding for the first time into Northern Virginia. It’s called Immigrant Food and it’s coming to Ballston over in Arlington. Immigrant Food already has three locations in Washington. Now, it’s latest restaurant will open this Tuesday, July 23 at 4245 North Fairfax Drive. That’s at the global headquarters for The Nature Conservancy.
'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
Daytime Live on Funfest Monday
Amy takes us to Kingsport for Funfest Monday, as we take a look at Kids Central, the Funfest Dog Show, Wag & Wash, and many other Funfest events taking place on this Monday! Please click on and watch the videos to discover all the fun stuff taking place today at Funfest in Kingsport!
Muhumed, Smith win USATF national titles at Crazy 8s
KINGSPORT — For the third year in a row, the USA Track and Field men’s 8-kilometer road national championship wasn’t fully decided until the front pack entered J. Fred Johnson Stadium. In the final stages of the race, Ahmed Muhumed (Northern Arizona Elite) pulled away from Isai Rodriguez (Puma) to win Saturday’s 34th Ballad Health and Niswonger Children’s Hospital Crazy 8s 8K in a blazing-fast time of 22:26.0. It was...
Bristol, TN first responders to conduct training at Tennessee Middle
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol police, firefighters and other first responders will take part in training exercises at Tennessee Middle School during the last full week of July. According to a news release, the Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD), Bristol Tennessee Fire Department and other agencies in the area will be using the middle school […]
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 […]
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