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Local shelters urge safety for dogs scared by July 4 fireworks
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Although the 4th of July can be a fun time for adults, for dogs, that's not always the case. According to Johnson City and Washington County Animal Shelter officials, the fourth and fifth of July are the busiest times of the year. The loud...
Washington Co. Democratic Party chair accuses state of ‘voter intimidation’ over letters sent to registered voters
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee recently sent more than 14,000 letters to potential non-citizens in the state warning against illegal voting. State officials say the letters were sent to maintain accurate voter rolls, but others are calling the letters an intimidation tactic. The letters state that the person’s voter information matches with an individual […]
City schools tended to do better than county schools in Northeast Tennessee TCAP results
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — The scores are in for Tennessee's standardized testing in schools. Some parts of our region are celebrating gains, while others have room for improvement. SEE THE FULL RESULTS |TCAP Assessment Results (scroll to State Assessments and click Assessment Files) Johnson City schools are celebrating the...
WCSO: Man arrested after taking victim’s dog while armed with pepper projectile gun
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Gray man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly took a victim’s dog and pointed a pepper projectile gun at them. According to a news release from the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies were called to a home in the 100 block of Adams Street shortly before 9 […]
First Judicial District Felony Recovery Court schedules graduation of participants
Families Free is hosting a First Judicial District Felony Recovery Court Graduation Wednesday, July 10, at the George Jaynes Justice Center in the Washington County Courthouse at Jonesborough. A reception will be held from 6 to 6:45 p.m. followed by the graduation ceremony from 6:45 to 8 p.m. The graduation celebrates the success of individuals […] The post First Judicial District Felony Recovery Court schedules graduation of participants appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Government offices to be closed for Fourth of July holiday
Government offices in the city of Johnson City, town of Jonesborough and Washington County will be closed Thursday in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Johnson City’s municipal offices will reopen on their regular schedules on Friday.
Investigation leads to arrest of man with multiple warrants
JONESBOROUGH — Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office have arrested 31-year-old Jordan Scott Reagan, who had two active warrants for violation of probation from criminal court and one capias for failure to appear in sessions court, according to Sheriff Keith Sexton. A press release stated that deputies spent...
Meet Blanco, Jerry and other pets up for adoption in this weekend’s segment of Tails and Paws
Johnson City, Tenn. (WJHL) — Our own Chief Meteorologist Mark Reynolds highlights some of the animals up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter in this weekend’s segment of Tails and Paws. A reminder that dog adoptions are still paused at the moment, but there are...
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