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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 […]
Aerospace company expanding in Morristown, creating new jobs
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT)—An aerospace company with more than a dozen locations worldwide announced on Monday that it is expanding its Morristown location. Howmet Aerospace will create 50 new jobs in Morristown and invest an additional $27.9 million in Tennessee. According to Morristown Mayor Gary Chesney, there’s been significant growth...
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
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 […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Stingrays outgun Flying Fish
ROGERSVILLE — The Church Hill Stingrays strolled into Rogersville on Thursday, July 18, and swam away with a clean sweep of the Rogersville Flying Fish in the second Hawkins County battle of the summer. The Stingrays picked up wins in both the girls (311-216) and boys (263-257) competition to take a 574-473 victory over the Flying Fish in the combined team scores. “I don’t always keep score during these meets,...
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...
Telford man charged with elder abuse
The Washington County TN Sheriff’s Office says a Telford man has been charged after an elderly woman found visibly underweight and laying in a bed that was covered with human waste. 57 year old Robert Dyer was charged with aggravated abuse/neglect of an elderly or vulnerable adult. Deputies responded to an address on Al Sliger Road in Telford on Friday after receiving a tip. Deputies learned that Dyer was the sole caretaker of the woman who lived at the house with him. Authorities believe the woman had been living in these conditions for “a substantial amount of time.” The woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Dyer is due in court on Monday. Tennessee Adult Protective Services has been notified.
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...
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 […]
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 […]
U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
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!
“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!
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