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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 […]
JCFD training complex to be completed by October
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new training complex for the Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) is set to be complete by October. The training complex, located behind Station 7 at 2830 West Walnut Street, will house classrooms and offices for the fire department. “It is exciting to see this amazing, state-of-the-art facility take shape,” […]
Traffic Alert: Fun Fest parade road closures
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport announced on Thursday that several streets downtown will be temporarily closed on Friday for the Fun Fest parade. The parade will begin on Clinchfield Street (adjacent to the Kingsport Center for Higher Education), continue to Center Street, then to Sullivan Street and back to Clinchfield Street, the […]
Emerson College/The Hill poll results show Trump up 2 points over Biden in Virginia
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election and state elections, Your Local Election Headquarters is looking into how Virginians will vote and how they feel about the state of the country, the Commonwealth and the government.
Doughboys and State Liners were suspended in the 6th because of Mother Nature
Johnson City — Appalachian League baseball tonight had the state liners hosting the Doughboys in Johnson City. Top of the 4th Kyler Proctor doubles (2) on a fly ball to center field Walter States Caleb Marmo comes home and it is 1-0. In the same inning, Walter states Nate Conner dribbles one to second baseman […]
Freedom Hall Pool reopens after monthlong closure for repair
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City has reopened following a monthlong closure for repair. According to a post by the Johnson City Department of Parks and Recreation, the pool opened on Wednesday. The closure was put into place on June 17, when the department told the public that a repair […]
Blackburn, other lawmakers confront Secret Service director at RNC
MILWAUKEE (WJHL) — Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and other lawmakers confronted the director of the Secret Service at the Republican National Convention as the agency faces scrutiny following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Video posted to Blackburn’s X account Wednesday night shows the Tennessee Republican and others questioning Secret Service Director Kimberly […]
Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signs with Presbyterian College
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the top quarterbacks in the state signed his name on the dotted line this morning in front of family and friends. Former Sullivan East quarterback Drake Fisher signed a national letter of intent to play football for the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College Wednesday morning. Fisher was the […]
VIDEO: 2 injured in Johnson City officer-involved shooting
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in injuries Wednesday night in Johnson City. According to the TBI, it happened near the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Cherokee Road. The TBI reports that shortly after 8:30 p.m. officers with the Johnson City Police […]
Runaway juvenile charged with attempted murder after attacking Chilhowie clerk with knife, leading pursuit in Tenn.
CHILHOWIE, Va. (WJHL) – A juvenile suspect was taken into custody by Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) early Saturday around an hour after allegedly attacking a gas station clerk with a knife in Chilhowie, Virginia. According to a release Wednesday from the Chilhowie Police Department, a THP trooper witnessed a vehicle swerving while using a cell […]
Wood Construction owner pleads guilty to wire fraud
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Leighton “Joe” Wood appeared in federal court Wednesday and pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting his involvement in conspiracies to commit fraud and that there was an intent to defraud. Wood, the former owner of Wood Construction, is accused of taking money from dozens of homeowners in multiple states in 2020 […]
Three candidates running for Johnson County sheriff
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Early voting has begun and three candidates, Thomas Brown, Johnny Roberts, and interim Sheriff Clifton Worley, are running for Johnson County sheriff. Clifton Worley was appointed interim sheriff after Sheriff Eddie Tester passed away in August 2023. Worley said he would like to remain in that position and be elected […]
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