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Affordable Virginia asking US Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia advocacy organization is calling on a United States Representative to defend the Affordable Care Act, which transformed healthcare across the country. On Tuesday afternoon in Virginia Beach, Affordable Virginia asked Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act. The act was passed...
Bristol, Va. traffic stop nets 2,000 fentanyl pills, police say
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Police found around 2,000 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning, according to the Bristol, Virginia Police Department. The department said vice and narcotics detectives and patrol officers conducted a traffic stop around 2 a.m. After a police K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle, detectives […]
Water access improved along Powell River in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) celebrated improved stream access to the Powell River in Jonesville, Virginia Wednesday. A ribbon-cutting event was held Wednesday morning to mark the completion of three stream access projects. The TVA stated in a news release that the […]
WCSO: Johnson City man charged with kidnapping, assault
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man was charged with kidnapping and simple domestic assault on Tuesday after allegedly forcing a woman into his vehicle and preventing her from leaving for seven hours. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports deputies responded to the 100 block of Frazier Road after a woman […]
Axmen pitched a shutout against the State Liners and won 4-0 in Kingsport
Kingsport, TN — Appy league in Kingsport tonight where the State liners were having their home game against the Axmen, and bottom of the fifth, Elijah Alexander grounds into a double play, shortstop Mason Swinney to second baseman Jack Torbett to first baseman Devan Zirwas. Hunter High is out at 2nd Elijah Alexander is out […]
TBI: Missing Kingsport 11-month-old found safe
UPDATE: According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Dreama Powell has been found safe at a residence in Lebanon, Tennessee. Taylor Powell is in custody, the TBI reported. KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a missing 11-month-old in Kingsport. According to the TBI, Dreama Powell […]
Kingsport celebrates new state-of-the-art dental clinic
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The City of Kingsport held a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new dental clinic. The new clinic is 6,000 square feet and includes 12 dental treatment rooms. The main goal of the clinic is to train dental students at both East Tennessee State University and the […]
Community Heroes: Tara Chadwell inspires kids and families to play during Fun Fest
KINGPSORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A lot of planning goes into making Fun Fest successful each year. It takes many people to organize dozens of activities. This week’s Community Hero is a long-time organizer of Kids Central, and she does it outside of her main job. Tara Chadwell stays busy this time of year. Not with […]
Tennessee trooper honored by PETA for rescuing dog from busy highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Tennessee State Trooper in Kingsport is receiving a special award for helping out a furry friend. Trooper Lance Willis found a dog in the middle lane of traffic during a rain storm. He stopped and opened the door of his patrol car for the...
Steele Creek Park photo contest accepting entries
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Amateur photographers can put their skills to the test in a contest to see who can best capture the natural beauty of Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tennesse. According to a news release from the City of Bristol, Tennessee, digital submissions are being accepted for the 18th Annual Wildlife Weekend Photography […]
Service honors longtime Wythe County first responder
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - People gathered Wednesday to give a final salute to an area first responder. Donnie Widner served 40 years with several agencies. His funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in Wytheville. “It’s hard to find a person like that anymore, to have feelings that really go deep into...
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