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Oversized load stopped in Hawkins County is expected to roll again Friday night
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) — An oversized load that was supposed to arrive at Eastman Chemical Company earlier this week is currently stopped in Hawkins County but is expected to be on the move again soon. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the oversized load is currently parked along State Route 346, also […]
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...
Sullivan Co. Sheriff’s Office: Duo targeted elderly woman in contractor fraud
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities in Sullivan County are asking for the public’s help regarding alleged contractor fraud. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) stated on Wednesday it’s investigating an incident involving contractor fraud in the Colonial Heights area. The white male wearing a green shirt in the pictures below reportedly collected payment for […]
Parents can now be fined for their children's crimes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee parents can now be held accountable for their children’s crimes. The decision to hold them accountable boils down to the judge. The Parental Accountability Act became a law in Tennessee this week. It aims to stop children from committing crimes before they turn into serious criminals.
Report finds more than half of all home sold in East Tennessee went for asking price or above in May
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People looking to buy a home in East Tennessee continued to face increasingly higher prices in May, according to a new report. The East Tennessee REALTORS group said the median sale price for a home in the region increased to around $365,000 in May, a jump of around 8.96% compared to the previous year. In April, the realty group said the median home sale price was around $354,450. It also said around half of the homes sold in the region were under contract in 13 days or less.
Bristol Rhythm set to close chapter on inaugural season, sets sights on building a future
One City, Two States, One Team. That was the motto of the Bristol Rhythm when they were introduced to joining the NPSL semi-professional soccer league last August. Since then, it's a rhythm that has rang throughout the Tri-Cities. Through its local connections and buzz that circled early on, the Rhythm...
Appalachia man found guilty of selling meth within close proximity to Central High School
WISE, Va. (WJHL) — An Appalachia man was found guilty on a pair of drug-related charges Friday after selling methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of Central High School in Norton, Va. in May of 2019. Dennis Wayne Russell, 60, was found guilty of distribution of a Schedule II controlled substance and distribution of a Schedule II […]
Stories From Appalachia: ‘I Was Born in Mexico, but I’m From McDowell. We Grew Up Here, and We’ll Stay Here.’
An oral history project five years in the making, Beginning Again: Stories of Movement and Migration in Appalachia brings together narratives of refugees, migrants and generations-long residents that explore complex journeys of resettlement. In their stories, Appalachia is not simply a monolithic region of white poverty and strife. It is a diverse place where belonging and connection are created despite displacement, resource extraction and inequality.
Virginia Tech awards $217K grant to Town of Pound for labor history monument
The Town of Pound has received a $217,000 grant from Virginia Tech’s Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia program to construct a monument paying tribute to the region’s labor history. The proposed project, titled “Labor in Motion: Honoring the Voices that Shaped the Coalfields,” seeks to uplift and engage with...
Police: Motorcyclist dead after crash in Wythe County
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash at an intersection of Max Meadows Road and Route 11 in Wythe County on Tuesday. Virginia State Police (VSP) reports a 2020 Harley Davidson was driving westbound on Max Meadows Road just after 3 p.m. The motorcycle was in an intersection when it […]
Health Dept. warns of rabid cat in Carroll
Rabies notice: Rabid cat The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued a warning of a rabid cat in Hillsville. According to the VDH, a feral, short-haired black cat attacked a person who was in their yard in the area of Groundhog Mountain Road and Willis Gap Road in Hillsville. "The attack was unprovoked. This...
Former Jo. Co. graduate among King Athletics 2024 Hall of Fame class
BRISTOL, Tenn. - The King University athletic department has announced the three individuals and two teams that have been selected to comprise the King Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Hannah Witt '13 from women's cross country and track and field, Cory Rhodes '13 from baseball, Frank Morgan '12 from men's wrestling, the 2008 men's soccer team, and the 2014 women's wrestling team. The induction ceremony will take place on October 5 during King Fest.
Summer of Fun bounces into July
ROGERSVILLE — The Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the second month of its Summer in the Park program — with plenty of friendly competition still to come. In the most recent tournament, the Red Rockets beat Parks & Wrecked in a best-of-three championship series to lay claim to their second straight wiffleball championship. This year’s squad included Brayden Lawson, Will Price, Brady LeRoy, Tyler Lawson and Avery Lowe. ...
King University continues vision of building women's sports with addition of flag football
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — In an announcement made on Tuesday, King University is set to add women's flag football as its next sanctioned sport in the spring of 2026 - bringing a ton of excitement to the area and the future of more women's sports. In years past, King...
Flyboys Cruise To Win Over Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY — Early success helped carry the Greeneville Flyboys over the Johnson City Doughboys in a 7-2 win on Wednesday in Johnson City, pushing them further ahead of their Division West rivals with a 15-8 record. The Flyboys kicked things off with four runs in the opening inning. Leadoff hitter Tyler Inge started the game with a line drive single to center field. Then Brodie Johnston sent a pitch over the fence for a two-run home run, immediately setting the tone for the rest...
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