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Flyboys, Axmen to clash in Appy League West title game
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Appalachian League regular season is all wrapped up. Now, only four teams remain with a shot at a championship. The league added an extra round of postseason action in 2024. So, for the first time since the league’s re-creation, there will be a West Division championship game. The Flyboys were […]
There's still time to enjoy Summer in the Park
KINGSPORT — The start of a new school year is days away for most local families. But there’s still a little bit of time to enjoy some outdoor fun as Summer in the Park wraps up another season at Warriors’ Path State Park. Here’s a look at what’s on tap for the remainder of the program: THURSDAY, AUG. 1 ...
Smoky Mountain Fan Fest brings star-studded lineup to Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Fandom and Northeast Tennessee will collide at this year’s Smoky Mountain Fan Fest as the convention makes its Kingsport debut. The convention, scheduled for Aug. 10 and 11 at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center, will be a “nerd heaven,” con organizer Ty Shuté said. The con was previously hosted in Newport, Gatlinburg and Sevierville before finding a new home in the Tri-Cities.
Lundberg: Bobby Harshbarger’s father stole, vandalized campaign signs
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — State Senate candidate Bobby Harshbarger’s father has been accused of stealing and vandalizing Harshbarger opponent Jon Lundberg’s campaign signs, based on video allegedly showing Bob Harshbarger vandalizing a Lundberg sign in Blountville. Jon Lundberg, the incumbent District 4 Senator, swore an affidavit Tuesday accusing Bob Harshbarger, of Kingsport, of pushing over […]
Eastman’s Technology hosts Back-to-School Bash
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Eastman`s Technology team partnered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters team and The Boys and Girls Club of Kingsport to host more than 200 kids for a United Way Week of Caring event. The Back-to-School Bash was held at the Eastman shelters at Bay’s Mountain on Wednesday. Jayme Leita, Eastman’s United […]
Kingsport Farmers Market to host Homegrown Tomato Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Homegrown Tomato Fest will return to the Kingsport Farmers Market on Aug. 10. The event will take place at the farmers market (308 Clinchfield Street) from 9 a.m. – noon. The festival will offer the following activities: A salsa canning class will also be offered at the event for $10 […]
Rec League Notes: Kingsport hosting Family Fun Night
KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Family Fun Night event on Aug. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at the Kingsport Miracle Field (2021 Brickyard Park Drive). Families of all ages are welcome to attend and enjoy playing kickball on the field’s flat, rubberized surface. The facility’s all-accessible playground will be open, music will be playing, and food trucks will be on hand. The event is free....
Axmen secure final West Division playoff spot despite Doughboys win
(WJHL) – The Appalachian League West Division championship game is set, as Kingsport surged to a win on Tuesday to claim the final postseason slot. The Johnson City Doughboys needed a win at the start of the night just to remain in the hunt for the playoffs. Colby Backus opened things up with a two-run […]
Kingsport FD HazMat becomes first in state to earn new Type II designation from TEMA
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Fire Department’s (KFD) Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team has become the first agency in the state to earn a new Type II designation from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). According to a news release from the KFD, its HazMat squad is the first in Tennessee to see a Type […]
Sports briefs: Armstrong wins Ridgefields Invitational
KINGSPORT — Lucas Armstrong shot a 5-under par three-day total of 211 (-5) to win his third Ridgefields Invitational title on Sunday. He recorded rounds of 71, 67 and 73. The Church Hill native entered the final afternoon tied with Blake Adams atop the leaderboard at 6-under par. But Adams was disqualified for missing the start — leaving Armstrong alone in the lead. Armstrong fell behind Nick Cohen early in Sunday’s round before a birdie on No. 16 put him in position to win. He...
“I’ve never seen a group of people more crushed” | Sullivan County teachers speak out about failed pay raise
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)—On Tuesday, the Sullivan County Commission voted on a resolution regarding the county’s school year budget, which included a 15% raise for teachers. The resolution failed 12-10, with 13 votes needed to pass. After months of trying for the raise, the news came as a crushing blow for teachers. “It was disappointing,” said […]
Man involved in Bristol hospital shooting died weeks later; family seeks answers
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The man who police say tried to take an officer’s weapon while at Bristol Regional Medical Center (BRMC) on May 22 died July 13 after never regaining full awareness, and his brother says the family has more questions than answers about what led to his death. “It was made plain to […]
Animal Shelter of Sullivan County stops intake of animals
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County announced Tuesday that it has closed its intake of animals. The shelter announced on social media that, effective Monday, it could not accept any more animals. “Unfortunately, this year has been incredibly hard on shelters and rescues in the area,” the social media post […]
Four Tennessee schools make 2024 best value colleges list by Princeton Review
Looking for a college in Tennessee that delivers the most value for the cost? Four schools fit the bill, according to the 2024 Best Value Colleges list released this month by The Princeton Review. The list, which includes 209 schools this year, combines more than 40 data points from the schools and student surveys, according to the publication's website. It reflects academic rigor, affordability, positive career outcomes for graduates and other factors. The publication considers whether...
Tennessee election updates: Democratic Senate primary, GOP race for 5th District among races to watch
It's election day in Tennessee. Voters who didn't cast ballots during early voting head to the polls today in Tennessee's state and federal primaries. Also on tap are a host of local county and municipal elections. ...
Federal lawsuit challenges Tennessee’s new bail law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Legal advocates of the Memphis-based justice reform group Just City have filed a federal lawsuit against the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and General Sessions Criminal Court, alleging that a new Tennessee law targeting repeat offenders in Shelby County is unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union...
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