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River Riders wash out Doughboys on Sunday
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The River Riders used some-late inning offense to take down West Division neighbor, Johnson City, 6-2. Kade Huff drove home a pair for Elizabethton in the victory, while James Woody and Cadyn Karl added an RBI each. Christian Toledo accounted for the lone Johnson City RBI of the evening. Johnny Montgomery […]
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
News & Notes | Ticket prices rise soon for “Startup Mountain Summit”. Nashville's HeroWear, an exosuit technology and solutions company, has hired the company’s first Chief Operating Officer. From Johnson City:. FoundersForge reminded people on Friday that early bird ticket pricing for the second annual “Startup Mountain Summit”...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Otterbots win in walk-off fashion
The Danville Otterbots and the Greeneville Flyboys played a Sunday seven-inning special at Dan Daniel Memorial Park. The Otterbots came from behind thanks to a walk-off three-run home run from Jackson Tyer to win the ballgame by a score of 5-2. The Otterbots improved their record to 26-15. The Bots...
Weather 7-22-23-2024 Stormy Forecast
Prepare for a wet and stormy week. Storms are not expected to be severe, but some could be quite strong. Just keep an eye on the weather all week. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
River Riders drop series opener to Johnson City
The Elizabethton River Riders dropped their fifth game in a row on Saturday in the series opener to the Johnson City Doughboys, 5-3. Elizabethton (14-25) jumped out to an early lead against Johnson City (19-18) after Nick Hockemeyer (Purdue Fort Wayne) singled in the second to score two. Hockemeyer finished the night with one hit and two RBIs.
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 […]
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
KPD: Driver dies after Friday crash on John B. Dennis Highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The driver injured in a crash on S John B. Dennis Highway Friday has died, the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) announced Monday. According to the KPD, Noah Pence, 25 of Kingsport, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Sunday night. Pence was injured in a crash that occurred around […]
Christmas in July in Downtown Elizabethton this week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Elizabethton might feel a little festive this week as local businesses are celebrating Christmas in July. Main Street Elizabethton is partnering with several downtown businesses for a week of special deals, specials and giveaways from now until July 27. Courtney Bean with Main Street Elizabethton sat down with News […]
Late beloved runner’s wheelchair donated after Crazy 8s race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—We Run Events held its annual Crazy 8s race on Saturday, and for one family, crossing the finish line was a bittersweet moment. The late beloved runner, father, and husband Paul Codispoti’s wheelchair was donated to Ainsley’s Angels after crossing the finish line of the Crazy 8s race on Saturday. Ainsley’s Angels provided Codispoti, also […]
Kingsport goes back to the nineteenth century at Farm Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) -Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes and Exchange Place Living History Farm celebrated the joys of country life Sunday afternoon with their Farm Fest event, which is part of the Fun Fest. Farm Fest was a nineteenth-century-inspired, family-friendly event that included fresh food, sack races, hayrides, flowers, crafts, and a cakewalk. Live music was played […]
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