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Former Buc Sisneros will arrive at the Chicago Cubs with a chip on his shoulder
(WJHL) After one of the best offensive seasons in program history, ETSU’s Cameron Sisneros was selected in the 14th round (422nd pick) in the 2024 MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday afternoon. Sisneros is ETSU’s second draft pick in as many years and 55th selection or signee with an MLB organization. Sisneros put […]
LVFL Holdsclaw To Be Inducted Into D.C. Sports Hall of Fame
Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder, will be inducted into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday at Nationals Park. The formal induction ceremony will be held prior to the Washington Nationals-Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball game. The ceremony is scheduled for approximately 12:30 p.m. ET, followed by the game’s […]
ETSU men’s basketball to play Eastern Kentucky and Jacksonville IN 2024-25
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2024) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will play a pair of ASUN teams this upcoming 2024-25 season, as the Southern Conference and ASUN announced a two-year scheduling alliance on Thursday. Each SoCon team will play two games against ASUN opponents through this alliance with games taking place in early November and […]
Two Quillen VA Medical Center officials temporarily reassigned amid investigation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two leaders at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center have been temporarily reassigned amid an ongoing investigation, according to a VA spokesperson. The spokesperson confirmed that “a temporary leadership transition happened earlier this week” and that the VA referred separate allegations of wrongdoing and failure to follow VA processes […]
Patients finding hope in Regional Recovery Center
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — State commissioners and local players visited the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center for a tour of the facility and to speak with the center’s first year of patients. The facility helps people in nine Northeast Tennessee counties, from Mountain City to Morristown, on their journey to recovery. The center has […]
Biden decision on future expected in coming days, and Harris is considered heir apparent
Well-connected Democratic Party insiders say they expect President Biden to make a major announcement about his future soon after the Republican National Convention concludes in Milwaukee and that congressional leaders expect that Vice President Harris will become their nominee for president if Biden drops his reelection bid. The talk among high-level Democratic strategists and donors […]
Escaped inmate in Erwin Police Dept. search found
Update: According to the Erwin Police Department, the inmate had been taken back into custody as of 7:55 p.m. According to a social media post by Sheriff Mike Hensley, the inmate escaped while being escorted down a stairway at the Unicoi County Courthouse. Officers immediately began a search and asked the United States Marshal Service […]
BTPD: Suspects took ‘large amount of cash’ from Bristol ATMs
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol, Tennessee police are searching for multiple suspects after they allegedly took large amounts of cash from two ATMs. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) announced Thursday that the suspects allegedly gained access to the ATM at First Bank and Trust at 237 Pinnacle Pkwy early Tuesday morning. The same suspects […]
Former Jacksboro police officer accused of vandalizing vice mayor’s home with Vienna sausages
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — A former Jacksboro police officer is facing a vandalism charge after he allegedly threw cans of Vienna sausages at the Vice Mayor’s home earlier this month. An affidavit from the Campbell County General Sessions Court states that the Jacksboro Vice Mayor reported to a Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy that he was […]
Model City 101 to cover different city government roles
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport is encouraging citizens to enroll in a new program that will educate the public about the role of city government in their daily lives. Model City 101 will instruct Kingsportians in how the city government operates and why some actions are taken, a news release from the […]
Students learn welding, engineering at Northeast State technology camp
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Northeast State Community College held a “Kids Rule Technology Camp” on Thursday for middle school students to learn about computer science, engineering, welding and more. Around 60 middle school students from across the region participated in the camps. Northeast State Technology Division Project Director Dawn Bridwell told News Channel 11 that […]
Trump beating Biden in Virginia, Harris not faring any better in hypothetical matchup against Trump
Despite Biden appearing to lose support in Virginia and some Democrats calling for him to step aside, Biden’s Vice President, Kamala Harris, didn’t fair much better in a hypothetical matchup with Trump in Virginia. Harris garnered support from nearly 45% of voters compared to Trump’s 47%.
New poll shows Trump leading Biden in Virginia, political analyst says Biden is in ‘deep trouble’
"The real question is, is any of this getting to Biden? Do the people around him tell him?" said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. "He is in deep, deep, deep, trouble."
TDOT: Multi-vehicle crash stalled traffic on I-81 North
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A crash on Interstate 81 North in Sullivan County backed up traffic for miles earlier on Thursday, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The TDOT SmartWay Traffic Map reported a multi-vehicle crash occurred at mile marker 60 near the Colonial Heights exit. As of 2:15 p.m., traffic was […]
Board orders South Fork Utility District to begin merger negotiations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A state board ruled on Thursday that the South Fork Utility District must begin negotiations to merge with another utility district following multiple allegations of mishandled money by former leadership. The Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation (TBOUR) met in Nashville to consider ordering the merger of the South Fork Utility District […]
Sunshine Festival returning to downtown Bristol, Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – If you’re a fan of cars; whether they’re classic, modern or something unique, you’re in luck. The 3rd annual ‘Sunshine Festival’ is returning to Michael Waltrip Brewing on July 27. The car show continues to grow each year and will likely feature over 600 vehicles this time around. The event is […]
Tickets still available for Crumley House’s Polynesian Beach Party
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Crumley House’s largest annual fundraiser, the Polynesian Beach Party, is less than a month away. Tickets and table reservations are still available. Ben Trout joined Good Morning Tri-Cities to talk about the impact purchasing your spot at the party has on The Crumley House’s work with traumatic brain injury survivors […]
Bristol, Va.’s Union 41 competing in Duke’s Mayo challenge
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Union 41 is putting a spin on a Summer Southern classic, the tomato and mayo sandwich, as part of a regional competition. The Bristol, Virginia restaurant is competing in the Duke’s Mayo “Hot Tomato Summer” challenge. Restaurants all across the South are coming up with creative dishes centered around tomatoes […]
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