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River Riders closing out season with slate of promotional events
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The end of the Elizabethton River Riders season is quickly approaching but team management is making the most of the games left by offering a great slate of fan promotions. Friday, July 12 is “Princesses in the Park Night.” It’s a chance to snag a free tiara and meet your favorite […]
Man arrested after fraud investigation in Carter County
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man who was reportedly seeking asylum in the United States was charged with fraud and financial exploitation of a Carter County woman, police released on Friday. According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation began on Nov. 6, 2023, after a woman called 911 reporting she had been […]
Fun Fest Block Parties, Sunflower Festival, live music and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Fun Fest Block Party Weekend, Sunflower Festival, live music and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14. Fun Fest Block Parties Various block parties are happening throughout Kingsport from Friday to Sunday. For a […]
Investigators: Bank receipt documenting Aaron White’s account found near dismembered bodies
An affidavit from Grainger County investigators is revealing what Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents and the Grainger County Sheriff's Department found amid the search for suspect Aaron White, who is now in custody.
THP: Driver cited after boat trailer crash in Carter County
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn,. (WJHL) — A driver was cited after a crash involving a boat trailer in Carter County Friday morning. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reports a silver 2022 Ford F-150 pulling a 20-foot motorboat on a trailer was traveling northeast towards Watauga Lake on US 321 at 6 a.m. A 2014 red Nissan Versa […]
Alexander and Jones gather support for TN House District 4 seat
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Curt Alexander and Renea Jones are gathering support from voters as they’re both running in the Tennessee 4th District House Republican primary. Alexander, the current mayor of Elizabethton, said he’s been meeting with constituents and going door-to-door knocking for his campaign efforts. Jones said she’s been meeting voters in various communities […]
Seven extra-base hits propel Doughboys to win, while River Riders get past the Coal Cats
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn- The Doughboys would bounce back in a big way, defeating division-leading Greeneville 7-1. The game would start quickly for the Doughboys, as Nate Conner would power his second homer of the summer over in right, opening up the scoring in the second for Johnson City. The scoring wouldn’t end there, as the Doughboys […]
Johnson City Eye Surgery Center breaks ground on new specialized facility
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Johnson City Eye Surgery Center broke ground on its new cutting-edge Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) on Thursday. The ASC will offer general care and will also be the first center in the area to provide specialty services. “The new facility will have six surgery centers, and it will have […]
Early voting begins Friday in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Early voting begins Friday ahead of Tennessee’s Aug. 1 state and federal primaries and state and county general elections. Voters will elect Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is seeking re-election. She will face Tres Wittum in the GOP primary. […]
Jones outspending Alexander 4-1 in TN 4th House race
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Unicoi County businesswoman Renea Jones has outraised and outspent her opponent, Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander, by a roughly four to one margin in the Tennessee 4th District House Republican primary. Barring a highly unlikely general election loss, the winner of the Aug. 1 primary will head to Nashville in January […]
Local farms discuss the impact of heat on land and cattle
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL)—High temperatures this week have been challenging for local farmers and gardeners, as the heat is damaging crops and cattle. “I’ve never seen it be so dry so early,” said Joseph Redman, Owner of Grace Meadows Farms. “You talk to a lot of farmers around here, and their cattle are struggling with the […]
Johnson City native prepares for the Olympic games in Paris
(WJHL) — In 2 weeks the greatest athletes in the world will converge on Paris for the Olympic games and one of them was born in Johnson City… men’s gymnastics star Brody Malone who was born in Johnson City, but grew up in Georgia is making his 2nd trip to the Olympics, he was in […]
Droke’s masterful baseball creation leads to lifelong memories
PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) – Don Droke is a self-described East Tennessee farm boy with a passion for collecting artifacts from America’s pastime. “When you grow up in a baseball family you want to know anything and everything about baseball,” he said. He and his wife, Sharon, are also Civil War re-enactors. It wasn’t long […]
Destination Vacation: Briarwood Ranch Safari Park
Cocke County, Tenn. (WJHL) – You don’t have to travel worldwide to enjoy a safari adventure. You only have to travel an hour away from the Tri-Cities. During this week’s destination vacation, Kasey Marler takes us to Briarwood Ranch Safari Park in Cocke County, Tennessee. Tucked in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee in Cocke County […]
Bristol Tenn. Fire Department’s new rescue truck equipped with ‘noteworthy’ gear
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Bristol Tennessee Fire Department revealed its first custom-designed rescue vehicle, Rescue 7, on Thursday. Rescue 7 is outfitted with various types of life-saving equipment and gear previously carried on fire trucks and ambulances. With the addition of Rescue 7, the department will have all its essential tools gathered in one place. The […]
Biden beats back questions on campaign calamity at NATO news conference
President Biden held a highly anticipated press conference in Washington on Thursday in which he faced nearly an hour of questions from reporters about the calamity now surrounding his 2024 reelection campaign. The event closed this week’s NATO summit during which the president hosted foreign leaders. But world events did little to quell the panic […]
Judge: Sean Williams ‘has waived right to counsel,’ must represent self
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Alleged serial rapist Sean Williams will represent himself at his first federal trial later this month after U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer granted appointed attorney Ilya Berenshteyn’s motion to withdraw Thursday. The decision came just five days before the scheduled start of Williams’ first trial — on escape and attempted escape […]
Sheriff: Scam letter targets Washington Co. residents who bought homes in 2022
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) issued a warning Thursday after a new scam began circulating in the area. Letters have been sent to multiple people in the county that appear to be official and are from “The Clerk’s Property Office.” Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton said there is […]
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