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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 […]
Vitello to be guest analyst for 2024 MLB Draft
(WJHL) – Tennessee head baseball coach, Tony Vitello, will be on-air with MLB Network this weekend. Vitello will serve as a guest analyst during MLB Network’s coverage of the 2024 MLB Draft in Forth Worth, Texas. He will provide insight during the First and Second Rounds of the draft, which begins on Sunday night. Coverage […]
Where Hawkins County residents who live in Kingsport city limits should early vote
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) – On the first day of early voting, the City of Kingsport heard questions about where Hawkins County residents who live in Kingsport should go to vote. Those residents can early vote at the Clay Masonic Lodge in Church Hill or the Hawkins County Courthouse in Rogersville. They will not vote […]
Elizabethton boil water notice lifted for Okolona Estates, surrounding areas
UPDATE: The boil water notice has been lifted, according to the city. ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – A boil water notice has been issued after a water main break on Tennessee State Route 67A, according to a social media post by the City of Elizabethton. Affected areas include Old Buffalo Road, Jewell Street, Jerome Street, Joy […]
How the Army helped Steve Harris to become a prominent Johnson City figure
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—When you walk into Steve Harris’s office in his Johnson City home, you see everything that’s made up his full life. “Us guys, we didn’t know if we were coming home or not,” Harris said emotionally. You see mementos from his time as a barber, auctioneer, and real estate agent and also […]
VSP: Richlands woman pleads guilty to federal charge after reselling black-market ‘Botox-like’ products
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – A Richlands woman pled guilty to federal charges after receiving and distributing prescription drugs without being a licensed healthcare provider, the Virginia State Police said in a social media post. Melissa Bandy, 54, waived her rights to be indicted and pled guilty to one count of receiving misbranded drugs in interstate […]
‘Unknown substance with unknown origin’ prompts health advisory for creek in Wise, Russell County
ST. PAUL, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued recreational water and fish consumption advisories for Lick Creek in Wise and Russell counties due to contaminated water. The advisories are for the part of the creek from the 628 bridge to the confluence with the Clinch River. “For the safety of people […]
Local plant experts offer lawn, garden solutions for heat
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Friday marks the 21st day of high temperatures hitting 90 degrees or hotter in the Tri-Cities, but local plant experts say there are plenty of ways to help your plants beat the heat. University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Agent Adam Watson told News Channel 11 the key to keeping gardens, […]
Carter Co. inmate Billy Fletcher charged with murder in connection to Victor Birchfield’s disappearance
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Billy Fletcher, an inmate who escaped work detail and was captured in South Carolina last week, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Victor Birchfield, according to a release from the Carter County Sheriff’s Office. Fletcher was indicted with charges of first-degree murder, first-degree […]
Washington Co., Va. issues ban on open-air burning, declares local emergency
Abingdon, VA. (WJHL)—Washington County, Virginia, has declared a local emergency and banned open-air burning due to fire hazard conditions, according to a release from the county. The ban is effective immediately and will last until further notice. The ban applies to all public and private properties. “This DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DUE TO DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS […]
Johnson City Fire Department talks struggles amidst hot weather
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Summer weather is in full force in the Tri-Cities, and on top of heavy equipment, firefighters are finding ways to stay cool. Firefighter Anthony “Tony” Eddins with the Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) told News Channel 11 that gear and weather can make the job more challenging. “We can have […]
‘Please Come To Boston’ singer David Loggins dead at 76
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Grammy-nominated Hall of Fame singer and songwriter David Loggins died on Wednesday at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Originally born in Shady Valley, Loggins started his life in Bristol, Tennessee, and later moved to Nashville, according to his obituary. Loggins wrote five decades’ worth of hit songs for various artists, including Johnny […]
Harry Potter-themed mile run coming to Jonesborough later this month
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Calling all Harry Potter fans! The Town of Jonesborough might feel a bit more like Hogwarts for an upcoming race. A Sorcerer’s Sprint is coming up on July 27. The Goose Chase’s Karen Hubbs joined News Channel 11 to share the details of the mile-long run. You are encouraged to dress […]
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