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TBI: Missing Kingsport boy found safe
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Nova Rice has been found safe. Previous: KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a Kingsport boy. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 7-year-old Nova Rice was last seen on Monday wearing a blue tie-dyed shirt with a smiley face and blue […]
Endangered Child Alert issued for 7-year-old from Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a seven-year-old out of Kingsport. The TBI said that they are looking for Nova Rice, he was last seen on Monday wearing a blue tie-dyed shirt with a smiley face and blue jean shorts. They added that...
Homecoming for Hootie and The Blowfish As They Return For Two Local Concerts in August
Hootie and the Blowfish will be returning to the area with two local concerts in August. The first will be in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 3rd followed by a show in Bristol, VA at Jiffy Lube Live on August 17th. This is somewhat of a homecoming as half of the band, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, are graduates of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.
Ridgefields course gets upgrades ahead of 75th annual invite
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – One of the oldest golf courses in the area continues to get better, as the 75th annual Ridgefields Invitational approaches at the end of the month. Course officials have been working on the greens and sand traps to make sure the tournament remains one of the best in the region. “This […]
Bristol, Virginia considers outlawing camping on city-owned property
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — People experiencing homelessness were on the minds of City Council members as they discussed a change to the public camping section of the city code in a called meeting Tuesday. Current city code states it is illegal to camp on sidewalks and right of ways. The code details what qualifies as […]
NASCAR Cup drivers discuss tire test at Bristol
Six Cup drivers participated in a tire test Tuesday at Bristol Motor Speedway, as the series seeks a tire that wears but not as much as what happened in the March race there. Tires wore at such a rate in the spring race that each team was given an extra set of tires for the 500-lap event won by Denny Hamlin.
Endangered Child Alert out of Kingsport cancelled, found safe
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Update: The TBI said that Rice has been found safely. An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a seven-year-old out of Kingsport. The TBI said that they are looking for Nova Rice, he was last seen on Monday wearing a blue tie-dyed shirt with a smiley face and blue jean shorts.
Buchanan Co. Cop Shop Clean-Up to help send children to 4-H camp
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is helping young people involved in 4-H go to camp. On Wednesday, the 4-H Cop Shop Clean-Up will take place at the sheriff’s office in Vansant. During the event, members of the local 4-H extension will wash police and first responder vehicles from around […]
Former shelter dog plays Toto in Abingdon performance
A former shelter dog is now an actor at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, playing Toto in "The Wizard of Oz.' Max is an 11-year-old terrier mix, and this is the first time he’s acted in a play. "And he takes his role as Toto very seriously which I...
2024 Sprint Enduro World Championship Results
This year’s three-day 2024 Sprint Enduro World Championship was a scorcher, both on the track and off, at Harleywood in Bristol, Virginia, July 13-15. However, FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Johnny Girroir was virtually unstoppable, grabbing a dominant overall win on what turned out to be a long hot weekend, winning seven of eight tests on Saturday, five of eight on Sunday, and four of eight on Monday to claim the overall win.
Third oversized load heading to Eastman on Wednesday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Another oversized load will travel through the region on Wednesday en route to Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that the load will travel from Knoxville to Kingsport beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Rolling roadblocks will be in place on I-40 East at Strawberry Plains, […]
Bluff City swinging bridge closed due to needed repairs
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The swinging bridge over the South Fork Holston River in Bluff City will be closed indefinitely due to needed repairs. According to Mayor Jeff Broyles, the town will work with county partners to reopen the bridge as soon as possible. Signs will be installed to remind people of the bridge’s […]
Northeast Tennessee faces drought, impacting local agriculture
As dry weather in the Southeast persists, drought conditions continue to worsen. In parts of Northeast Tennessee, this is the worst drought since 2016, and it's the driest summer since 1993. Agriculture and local farmers are directly affected when the weather is continually dry. The owner of Tony Slaughter Farms...
Fun Fest offers plenty for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts
KINGSPORT — Kingsport’s Fun Fest includes a variety of activities for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts during its nine-day run. The fun starts Friday, July 19, and continues through Saturday, July 27. Here’s a look at the sports- and outdoors-related events on tap: Tournaments • Pickle in the Park (sponsored by Kingsport Parks and Recreation)...
Artists gather at Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trash Barrel Paint-In
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — The 39th Annual Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trash Barrel Paint-In saw hundreds of painters on the lawn of the Allandale Mansion. At the event, attendees painted barrels that will be used throughout Kingsport's Fun Fest this summer. “This is a way for the community to come out...
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Virginia Cavaliers Stats & Odds
The Virginia Cavaliers seek improvement in 2024 coming off back-to-back three-win seasons under head coach Tony Elliott. Expectations are extremely low, with the Cavaliers projected for only 4.5 victories. However, they’ll face their share of challenges in the new-look Atlantic Coast Conference, which welcomes SMU, California and Stanford. Virginia...
Hundreds paint trash barrels ahead of Fun Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Adults and children took to the Allandale Mansion grounds on Tuesday to paint designs on trash barrels that will used during Fun Fest and other events throughout the year. Painters were asked to paint original designs along with themes that encourage recycling, litter prevention and litter-free Fun Fest events. Keep Kingsport […]
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