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Defense, desire driving ETSU women’s soccer in 2024
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Classes don’t begin for another two weeks at ETSU, but the Lady Bucs are already preparing for the season opener on Thursday. The squad has two exhibitions under its belt, at Appalachian State and Virginia Tech, but the contest later this week in Birmingham. The Blue and Gold returns nine […]
Greeneville City Schools leaders creating plans for future school renovations
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greeneville City Schools brought in Woolpert, a surveying firm, to tour school buildings and make recommendations for renovations and improvements. “The big thing that we seemed to focus on was our aging systems,” said Steve Starnes, Director of Schools for Greeneville City Schools. Some school buildings within city limits date back […]
University High’s Murphy to fulfill D-1 dream at UT Martin
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – History was made at University High on Monday afternoon, when AJ Murphy became the first Division I basketball signee in the school’s history. The guard signed his National Letter of Intent in front of friends and family, as he heads to UT Martin to compete for the Skyhawks beginning this […]
Droves of law enforcement accompany slain Smyth Co. deputy home
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Law enforcement from across Southwest Virginia accompanied a fallen Smyth County deputy home from Roanoke on Monday. Deputy Hunter Reedy was fatally shot on Friday night in Smyth County. Another deputy, Michael Fedorchuk, was also injured in the shooting. Fedorchuk was released from the hospital the next afternoon, according to […]
Cloudland’s speed will be key factor in 2024 success
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) – Last season the Highlanders were a perfect 5-0 in Region 1-1A. But, their trip to the postseason ended with a first round loss at home to Greenback, as the campaign concluded with a 6-5 overall record. After some self-reflection in the offseason, the squad realized it needed to rededicate themselves […]
Love Like Adam Foundation teaches Blacksburg police hazing prevention
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR)– The Love Like Adam Foundation, an organization created in memory of Adam Oakes, a Virginia Commonwealth University student who died in 2021 due to hazing, was in Blacksburg this week teaching multiple different law enforcement agencies from across the state about hazing prevention. On February 27th, 2021, the Oakes family’s lives were […]
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Los Angeles and beyond
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 hit Southern California Monday afternoon, sending shockwaves that were felt across the region. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake, which was initially reported as magnitude 4.7, struck around 12:20 p.m. about 2.5 miles south, southeast of Highland Park near Los Angeles’ Chinatown neighborhood. The earthquake struck […]
Kingsport City Schools now requiring parent consent before nurses can give Band Aids, ice packs
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport City Schools’ leaders say they will now require parent consent before school nurses can administer non-emergency care like providing bandages or ice packs due to changes in state law. A letter sent to parents on Friday cites the “recently passed “Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act,” and directs parents to an […]
ETSU Football announces 2024 promotional schedule with new traditions, changes
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) athletic officials announced this season’s football promotional schedule on Monday. A news release from Buccaneer Athletics said the full slate of fanfare and fun begins with the university’s annual “Meet the Team” event, taking place on Aug. 19 at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium from […]
Petworks resumes cat adoptions after illness pause
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Petworks Animal Services in Kingsport has resumed offering cat adoptions. In late July, Petworks announced it had to pause feline adoptions for at least 14 days after a mother cat and her kittens tested positive for panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper. Intakes were also paused for cats to avoid any […]
TWRA: Fisherman drowned after falling off kayak in rough waters on Watauga River
UPDATE: The fisherman has been identified as Brandon Nave, 31, of Watauga, Tennessee, the TWRA reported. CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A fisherman has drowned after falling off of his kayak in rough waters on the Watauga River Monday, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports. A spokesperson from the TWRA confirmed to News Channel […]
Tennessee AG addresses Harshbarger complaint, NCAA lawsuit
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is continuing to investigate an ethics complaint against political candidate Bobby Harshbarger, who claimed the Republican nomination for Tennessee Senate District 4. Skrmetti was in Kingsport Monday morning for the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce’s Regional Fireside Chat event at the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention […]
VOTE: Tri-Cities Best Buffet
This story is part of Tri-Cities Best, a viewer-driven section of News Channel 11’s community coverage. (WJHL) – We now know the four restaurants that will compete for the title of Tri-Cities Best Buffet. The four finalists, in alphabetical order, are: You can vote for your favorite of the four once a day through Aug. […]
Family of Isaac Hayes sues Donald Trump for using music at rally, demands $3 million
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The son of R&B performer and songwriter Isaac Hayes says the family is suing presidential candidate Donald Trump for copyright infringement for using his music at a rally. Isaac Hayes Enterprises is demanding the Trump campaign cease and desist using the song “Hold On I’m Coming” at rallies, make clear in a […]
David Crockett Days returns this weekend
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Northeast Tennessee’s own, David Crockett, turns 238 this weekend, and a local state park is celebrating in style. David Crockett Birthplace State Park is hosting a living history to celebrate the legendary frontiersman’s birthday. The free event will feature live demonstrations, music and food trucks. Thomas Batchelor and Chelsea Walters […]
Greene County hosting GM Truck competition, block party this weekend
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Truck enthusiasts will be flocking to the Greene County Fairgrounds this weekend for a huge gathering of tricked-out pick-ups. It’s Chevy, GMC or nothing at the GM Truck Fair at the fairgrounds this Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entries are welcome up to the start of […]
WCSO: Mom drove car into Boone Lake with toddler inside, charged with attempted murder
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City woman faces an attempted first-degree murder charge for allegedly driving her car intentionally into Boone Lake Saturday afternoon with her toddler inside. Kalyna Young, 21, is also charged with felony reckless endangerment, driving under the influence and aggravated child abuse and neglect related to the incident, according […]
Dillon spins Logano on final lap, prevails in overtime at Richmond for first victory in 2 years
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Austin Dillon raced to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in nearly two years, sending Joey Logano into a spin on the final lap to win in overtime at Richmond on Sunday night. It was Dillon’s first win since Aug. 28, 2022, at Daytona. He had just two top-10 finishes this year and […]
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