Surgoinsville
CRIME & SAFETY
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 […]
Federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams continues
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams is continuing on Thursday. In this trial, Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
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...
Blackburn, Harshbarger write to ICE for help finding 2017 vehicular homicide suspect
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Lawmakers representing Northeast Tennesseans have reached out to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help bring attention to the search for the suspect in a fatal 2017 collision in Washington County. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) issued a news release on Tuesday, stating that both U.S. […]
Weber City police to host National Night Out block party Aug. 6
WEBER CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Weber City Police Department will host its first National Night Out event early next month. National Night Out is an annual campaign to promote partnerships between police and the community. It takes place on the first Tuesday in August. Weber City police will be participating in National Night Out […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.