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2 arrested after more than 100 fentanyl pills found in Bristol hotel room, police say
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Two people have been arrested after officers found more than 100 fentanyl pills in a hotel room, according to the Bristol, Virginia Police Department. Police responded to the Extended Stay of America on Salem Drive on Friday after receiving a call that two people in one of the rooms had stayed past the check-out time and were refusing to leave.
Kingsport man sentenced to life in prison following overdose death, DOJ says
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Kingsport man was sentenced in Greeneville on Monday to life in prison following a fentanyl overdose death, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Terrance Lamont Hines, Jr., 42, was convicted in June 2023 of conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl...
Former UVA Wise College board member Quillen gives $1 million to school; more …
Youngkin announces board appointments. Blacksburg student named congressional art contest winner. The post Former UVA Wise College board member Quillen gives $1 million to school; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest
A Harlan County man is facing charges including possession of a controlled substance after allegedly being found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Anthony Smith, 49, of Totz, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on April 19. According to a press release, the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a joint drug trafficking investigation along […] The post Trafficking investigation leads to meth arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
The Good Stuff: A second home behind the plate
GATE CITY, Va. — When Matt Richardson sets up behind home plate, he considers it a privilege to umpire. "It’s the closest you can be in the game without actually playing it, so that’s why I like it. Instead of just watching, you’re actually involved in the game," says Richardson.
Sullivan Co. Humane Society, vet launch program to lower cost of caring for adopted senior pets
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Sullivan County Humane Society and a local veterinary hospital are teaming up to make adopting an elderly pet with medical needs less costly. According to a news release from the humane society, the Silver Whiskers Program encourages people to adopt a senior pet from area shelters by helping cover […]
KPD: No injuries reported after Dorothy Street shooting
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help after a shooting on Dorothy Street on Thursday. According to a release from the KPD, officers responded to the 900 block of Dorothy Street regarding shots fired around 7:40 p.m. Officers learned that a silver or gray sedan was seen […]
UVA Wise Football looking at local talent to boost roster
WISE, Va. (WCYB) — UVA Wise Football is looking to capitalize on local talent as the program reinvents itself under first-year head coach Gary Bass. Bass said that there is an increased priority on bringing in players from Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee to ensure the community is buying into the program.
Two road closures planned in Kingsport for Monday morning
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – There will be two road closures in Kingsport on Monday morning, the City of Kingsport announced in social media posts. The entrance to City Hall off Broad Street will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for concrete repairs, and some parking spaces will also be blocked off in the […]
Local lawmakers call for end of Certificate of Need process
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Three Northeast Tennessee lawmakers publicly called for the end of the state’s certificate of need certificate of need law, after passing reforms this legislative session. State Representatives David Hawk (R-Greeneville), Timothy Hill (R-Bloutnville) and Bud Hulsey (R-Kingsport) answered healthcare policy questions as part of an Americans for Prosperity-hosted panel Saturday. The […]
Bass ready to build UVA Wise football program
WISE, Va. (WJHL) – The Highland Cavaliers’ spring slate came to a conclusion on Saturday afternoon with the annual Red & Gray Spring Game. It was the fans’ first chance to see new head coach Gary Bass and his squad in action. Bass came to UVA Wise in the offseason after seven successful years at […]
Tribe Lacrosse leading the way in local lacrosse movement
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Lacrosse, while well known in the northeast, is just now starting to make some noise here in the Tri-Cities. With the TSSAA sanctioning the sport for the 2024-2025 school year, there's one local club that's excited for the future as they reflect on the path it took to get here.
Annaleigh Davis plays in Mountain Showcase
JENKINS — Martin County Middle School athlete Annaleigh Davis was chosen to participate in the D&D Sports Annual Mountain Showcase April 20. The top middle school players from the tri-state area received an invite to compete and display their skills in Jenkins in front of a large crowd. The seventh grader has been invited two years in a row to the event.
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