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River Riders wash out Doughboys on Sunday
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The River Riders used some-late inning offense to take down West Division neighbor, Johnson City, 6-2. Kade Huff drove home a pair for Elizabethton in the victory, while James Woody and Cadyn Karl added an RBI each. Christian Toledo accounted for the lone Johnson City RBI of the evening. Johnny Montgomery […]
Local delegates reflect on Republican National Convention
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It was an emotional week for local delegates at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Sharon Boreing, State President of the Tennesse Federation of Republican Women, and Todd Fowler, mayor of Johnson City, attended the convention. Both said that emotions were high due to an appearance by former President Donald Trump […]
Symphony of the Mountains, Roy Cornelius Smith takes stage at “Music at the Mansion”
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Allandale Mansion Amphitheatre hosted the “Music at the Mansion” event on Sunday. The Symphony of the Mountains and guest soloist Roy Cornelius Smith took the stage Sunday afternoon to perform patriotic favorites. Symphony of the Mountains is a local orchestra that covers pop songs, classic hits and more. They also […]
Kingsport goes back to the nineteenth century at Farm Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) -Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes and Exchange Place Living History Farm celebrated the joys of country life Sunday afternoon with their Farm Fest event, which is part of the Fun Fest. Farm Fest was a nineteenth-century-inspired, family-friendly event that included fresh food, sack races, hayrides, flowers, crafts, and a cakewalk. Live music was played […]
Kyle Larson races to his 1st Brickyard 400 victory, making a late charge through the field
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson’s left Indianapolis in May in the middle of one of the most agonizing days of his racing career. In his return Sunday, Larson finished one of the most memorable races of his career with one of sports’ more revered celebrations — kissing the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 31-year-old Californian […]
Republicans see opportunity in Harris presidential run after Biden exit
Republican strategists and donors said Sunday they’re not worried about Vice President Harris becoming the new Democratic nominee, even though they believed their chances of defeating President Biden were at an all-time high. The Republicans, who for weeks have been salivating at the potential for Biden to drag down other Democrats on the ticket, acknowledged […]
2024 squad raises the standard for ETSU baseball
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Former ETSU first baseman, Cam Sisneros, is just a day away from embarking on his journey as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization. He says, he wouldn’t have made it this far without his time at ETSU. Sisneros told reporters this past week that he became a […]
Harris vs. Trump: What the polls tell us
President Biden is out of the 2024 race and backing Vice President Harris to take over his mantle in November, raising questions about what the polling can help us glean about her chances against former President Trump. Though Harris still has to win over enough delegates before the party’s national convention next month in order […]
VFL Todd Helton inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WJHL) – Four more men joined one of the elite fraternities in all of professional sports on Sunday – The National Baseball Hall of Fame. Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, former Bristol Tigers manager, Jim Leyland – and VFL Todd Helton were all officially enshrined in Cooperstown. The Knoxville native took down records in […]
State, federal officials respond to Biden dropping out of presidential race
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)— State and federal officials are responding to President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and his endorsement of Vice President Harris as the Democratic nominee. Below are statements from U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and State Sen. Jon […]
Harris says she intends ‘to earn and win this nomination’ after Biden drops out
Vice President Harris on Sunday said she intends to earn and win the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden stunningly dropped out of the race and endorsed her as his successor. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she said in a statement. “Over […]
Late beloved runner’s wheelchair donated after Crazy 8s race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—We Run Events held its annual Crazy 8s race on Saturday, and for one family, crossing the finish line was a bittersweet moment. The late beloved runner, father, and husband Paul Codispoti’s wheelchair was donated to Ainsley’s Angels after crossing the finish line of the Crazy 8s race on Saturday. Ainsley’s Angels provided Codispoti, also […]
VSP: Tractor-trailer crash prompted diesel cleanup on I-81 in Abingdon Sunday
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – All lanes are back open on Interstate 81 in Abingdon after a tractor-trailer crash prompted a cleanup effort Sunday afternoon, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The Virginia State Police (VSP) told News Channel 11 that at approximately 2:32 p.m., a tractor-trailer had a tire blowout near mile marker […]
Biden endorses Harris as Democratic nominee after ending his candidacy
President Biden on Sunday endorsed Vice President Harris to become the Democratic Party’s nominee as he announced he would not seek reelection, giving her a significant boost as Democrats determine what comes next in the wake of Biden’s seismic decision. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies […]
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Axmen stay hot at home, Doughboys win in E-Town
(WJHL) – Appalachian League teams began a final series on Saturday night before Monday’s All-Star break. In Elizabethton, three runs from the Doughboys in the fifth frame secured a 5-3 road victory. Kyler Proctor and Braden Spano (Milligan) each launched two-run homers, while Nate Conner added the additional RBI for Johnson City. Owen Slater earned […]
Muhumed, Smith win USATF 8K road titles at Crazy 8s 8K Race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Crazy 8s 8K Race has been a staple in Northeast Tennessee for decades. Saturday night, however, marked the first time it would serve as the USA Track & Field 8K road race championship for both men and women. The competition did not disappoint in the humidity of the Model City. […]
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
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