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Shooter at Trump rally, one attendee dead
At least one attendee and the suspected shooter have died after gunshots rang out at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said. Goldinger told CNN’s Anderson Cooper that one additional spectator was injured and taken to a local hospital. A statement from the Secret Service shortly after said […]
The Bayless scholarship golf tournament turns 20
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Saturday marked another milestone for the Charlie & Jane Bayless Scholarship Golf Tournament. About 120 golfers, split among 30 teams, took to the Elizabethton Golf Course, as the event marked its 20th year of raising scholarship money for Happy Valley High School students. “We get them from Elizabethton, Hampton, Unicoi. Just […]
Dog Tag Brigade motorcycle club hosts benefit ride to support local Honor Flight
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Dog Tag Brigade veteran motorcycle club hosted a charity bike ride in Johnson City to benefit the Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands on Saturday. The group met at Tulip’s Grub and Pub, and each person participating donated $20 to the Honor Flight organization, which works to send veterans […]
JCPD: Tractor-trailer blows two tires, flips after exiting Interstate 26
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A trash spill was cleaned off of Okolona Road in Johnson City on Saturday after a tractor-trailer simultaneously blew two tires and flipped while exiting an Interstate 26 off ramp. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. According to a Johnson City police officer that News Channel […]
Grieving family leans on faith after loved one beaten to death outside of Nashville Topgolf
Umesh Dahal's family is still grieving his tragic loss. On June 29, the 41-year-old was beaten outside of East Nashville's Topgolf, as he was trying to calm an argument. He died days later from his injuries.
Tennessee families making median income spend more than 40% of it on childcare, report shows
A new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found families making the median income in Tennessee spent on average 40% of their household income on childcare in 2022 to 2023, a 13 point increase compared to the year prior.
UT announces new ‘Volunteer State’ Smokey Grey uniforms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s almost football time in Tennessee once again, with the University of Tennessee releasing a preview of the Vols’ Smokey Grey uniforms that will be worn during a home game in the 2024 season. UT announced the new uniforms on Saturday, saying “Three stars that define us. Three stars that unite […]
Suspect who attacked gas station clerk with knife during robbery sought by Chilhowie, Va. police
CHILHOWIE, Va. (WJHL) — The Chilhowie Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked a gas station clerk with a knife during a robbery attempt early Saturday morning. A release from Chilhowie police said the attempted robbery took place at around 12:45 a.m. Saturday at an Exxon gas station at 409 Whitetop Road. […]
Schedule: Week 8 of Summer in the Park at Warriors’ Path State Park
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The annual Summer in the Park program at Warriors’ Path State Park is entering its eighth week. Daily activities ranging from weaving to hikes to old-timey games are planned. All activities are free to the public. Here are the events planned for July 15 – 21 (all activities meet in and […]
BVPD searching for 3 persons of interest after shooting on former Virginia Intermont campus
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol Virginia Police Department (BVPD) is investigating an alleged shooting that took place Friday morning on the former Virginia Intermont (VI) College’s campus. A news release from the BVPD said officers responded to the former college campus at around 6:09 a.m. amid reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a […]
Axmen, River Riders fall at home on Friday night
(WJHL) – Appalachian League teams are looking to gather up wins, as the season cruises towards the All-Star break in about ten days. In Kingsport, Jacob Gholston was dialed-in on the mound early for the Axmen against the Otterbots. But, the visitors pulled the football out from under their hosts on Charlie Brown Night, earning […]
Downtown Yoga Center to host art auction for Restore Ukraine
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Yoga Center will host an art auction on Saturday from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Proceeds from the silent auction will go to Restore Ukraine. The auction is called the Untold Stories Charity Art Auction. The event is free and open to the public. The Downtown Yoga Studio is located […]
Donald Trump endorses Bobby Harshbarger’s state Senate bid
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Former President Donald Trump endorsed Bobby Harshbarger in the state Senate District 4 race, where Harshbarger is looking to unseat incumbent state Sen. Jon Lundberg. Friday night, Trump endorsed Harshbarger in a post on Truth Social, calling the Kingsport pharmacist and son of Northeast Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger “a fantastic […]
Isaiah 117 sets up annual lemonade ‘friend-raiser’
WASHINGTON CO., Tenn. (WJHL) – Isaiah 117 kicked off its annual lemonade stand fundraiser on Friday. The fundraiser was inspired by a lemonade stand that helped fund the first Isaiah 117 House in Carter County. Isaiah 117 provides a safe place for children waiting for foster care placements. News Channel 11 spoke with Taylor Forbes, […]
VFL Hooker excited for Year 2 opportunities in Detroit
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Former Tennessee Vol quarterback, Hendon Hooker, has been spending a lot of time with college teammate, Joe Milton this week. The pair of signal callers have been putting on a football camp for youth in various cities in Tennessee – including a trip to Bluff City on Wednesday. Soon, it […]
Winged Deer Park welcomes athletes for 2024 Blue Ridge Mountain Summer Series
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Winged Deer Park kicked off the third and fourth rounds of the 2024 Blue Ridge Mountain Summer Series on Friday. This is the second year that Visit Johnson City has welcomed the event. On Friday, racers prepared for the third and fourth rounds of the series that will take place […]
‘Air raid’ offense innovator, Mumme, to join Sullivan East staff
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Longtime football coach and founding father of the ‘air raid’ offense, Hal Mumme, is set to join Sullivan East football as an assistant this season. Patriots head coach, JC Simmons, confirmed to News Channel 11 that Mumme will play an offensive analyst-type role with the team in 2024. “His knowledge […]
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