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Washington County, Tenn. Commission fills vacant District 9 seat with pushback
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Opinions differed as the Washington County, Tennessee Commission met Monday night to discuss appointing someone to a vacant seat. David Stout was appointed to fill the District 9 seat following the death of Suzy Williams. Sylvain Bruni, Chair of the Washington County Democratic Party, said the appointment of a candidate running […]
Prep Monday: Lady Toppers, Pioneers earn non-conference sweeps
(WJHL) – A handful of area high school volleyball squads opened their week with some non-conference action on Monday. The top team in Region 1-3A, Science Hill, made quick work of visiting Jefferson County, earning a 3-0 sweep. In Jonesborough, seven David Crockett seniors were honored prior to their match against Greeneville. The homestanding Pioneers […]
Apprehension, narcotics K-9 Sgt. Mafia retires from Washington Co., Tennessee Sheriff’s Office
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A K-9 officer for the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has retired after a seven-year career of bringing drugs off the streets and bringing suspects into custody. According to the WCSO, K-9 Sgt. Mafia is hanging up her ballistic vest for a peaceful retirement with her best friend and handler […]
ETSU men’s basketball begins fall practice with veteran bunch
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The newly-constructed Bucs have practiced together nearly 40 times throughout the summer – at least by head coach Brooks Savage’s estimation. But, Monday marked the official start of the fall season for ETSU men’s hoops. The energy was high at Gordon Ball Court on Monday afternoon, because this team is […]
Bucs preaching improvement as SoCon play approaches
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – ETSU football leveled its record at 2-2 over the weekend with a statement victory over Elon, 34-14. “I thought we were dominant,” head coach Tre Lamb said, concluding his assessment of the win. The defense was physical and opportunistic, forcing an early fumble, while compiling three sacks on the night. […]
JCPD: “A Safer 26 in ’24” is reducing number of crashes
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Johnson City Police Department’s (JCPD) “A Safer 26 in ’24” initiative is all about reducing the number of accidents on Interstate 26 and making sure people stay focused on the road. JCPD Officer Nicholas Lyons said they are reducing the number of accidents on the interstate by working with […]
Courts, law enforcement adjusting after Letcher Co. sheriff’s alleged murder of judge
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WJHL) — Days after Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in his court chambers, people in the county are still acclimating to the new status of things. Stines was arrested shortly after the shooting and charged with first-degree murder, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). […]
Sean Williams child pornography trial pushed back to Nov. 12
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Former downtown Johnson City resident Sean Williams’s trial on federal child pornography production charges involving three different children was pushed back by three weeks Monday. It will now begin Nov. 12. U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer ordered the continuance Monday, following Friday’s motion by defense attorney Mark Brown, who has a […]
Water main break affecting residents on east side of Bristol, Tennessee
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee announced crews are working to repair a broken water main on the east end of the city Monday that has left many residents without water for several hours. According to the city, the break was located around noon near Melody Lane and Brookwood Drive. The broken […]
Ribbon cut on Kingsport home renovated by TCAT students
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Officials celebrated the completion of renovations at a house in Kingsport done by Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) students. On Monday, leaders of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kingsport (HBA) and TCAT cut the ribbon on the remodeled home at 2208 Ashwood Avenue in the Highland neighborhood. Students in […]
Scrambling Unaka touchdown voted Week 5 Best Play of the Week
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tri-Cities voted and the Best Play of the Week belongs to Unaka High School. Voters chose Connor McKinney’s spring past the defense for a touchdown as the Best Play of the Week. McKinney outran essentially the entire Jellico defense on his way to the end zone. Jellico ultimately won […]
Former Marion teacher convicted after sending student ‘sexually suggestive message’
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A former Marion Senior High School teacher has been convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after he pleaded guilty to sending a sexually suggestive message to a juvenile student, the Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office reports. A news release from Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip Blevins states former […]
Saving a Generation: The Fentanyl Crisis
(WJHL) – On September 30 and October 2, News Channel 11 and ABC Tri-Cities will air Saving a Generation: The Fentanyl Crisis. The special presentation will cover the impact of fentanyl across the country. Catch the September 30 special on News Channel 11 at 9 p.m. The October 2 special will air on ABC Tri-Cities […]
Three area schools named among nation’s best
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJHL) — Southwest Virginia’s Gate City Middle and Saltville Elementary schools and Northeast Tennessee’s Miller Perry Elementary School were named Monday as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). The trio of schools are among just 356 schools nationwide to receive the award this year. Miller Perry was […]
5 charged after contraband investigation at Unicoi County Jail
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Five people have been charged after a seven-month investigation into contraband at the Unicoi County Jail. Unicoi County Chief Deputy Frank Rogers announced in a news release on Monday an investigation began in late March by monitoring inmates’ video visitations, phone calls and chirps (a type of text messaging allowed […]
WCSO: Jonesborough man threatened woman with machete
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Jonesborough man faces an aggravated domestic assault charge for allegedly sticking a machete in a woman’s chest after they argued over dogs Sunday night. Austin Asher, 24, reportedly admitted to pulling the weapon on the victim at a residence on Brethren Church Road, according to a Washington County Sheriff’s Office […]
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