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Kingsport PD: 1 dead after motorcycle crash on Fort Henry Drive
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash Thursday morning in Kingsport, according to police. The Kingsport Police Department responded to the crash around 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of Fort Henry Drive and Moreland Drive. An initial investigation revealed that a Kawasaki ZXJ motorcycle was traveling south on Fort Henry […]
KPD: Man shot in the leg during altercation on East Center Street
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man was shot in the leg during an altercation on East Center Street in Kingsport on Tuesday night, police report. The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) reported officers responded to a possible shooting in the 2100 block of E. Center Street just after 11 p.m. Upon arrival, a man was found […]
CEO of free clinic serving Appalachia saw pay package nearly double over 2 years, tax forms show
The Health Wagon serves an area where more than half of households live in poverty. The head of the nonprofit received a compensation package worth $520,000 in 2022, well beyond that of comparable executives in wealthier regions of Virginia. The post CEO of free clinic serving Appalachia saw pay package nearly double over 2 years, tax forms show appeared first on Cardinal News.
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.
Pratt’s BBQ property listed for sale
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The iconic Pratt’s Barbecue property on East Stone Drive in Kingsport is for sale. The 0.97-acre property at 1225 East Stone Drive was posted for sale on Tuesday, according to a listing by the Addington Agency. The asking price is $1.75 million. The property includes multiple commercial kitchens, offices, multiple walk-in […]
Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home in Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Kingsport family was handed the keys to their new home on Wednesday thanks to Habitat for Humanity. Holston Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony for the new five-bedroom home. The Winston family felt blessed and honored to be moving into their new home. They helped build the house along […]
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.
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.
PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Panthers survive and advance
CHURCH HILL — The Church Hill Lady Panthers kept their season alive with a 10-9 win over Indian Trail on Wednesday, May 1, in the losers’ bracket of the Area 1-AA softball tournament. They’ll continue to fight for survival with an elimination game on Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City. A second elimination game would follow at 7:30 p.m. as they try to work their way back into contention. Liberty Ball sent Church Hill into the losers’ bracket with...
Symphony of the Mountains presenting “The Unicorn’s Birthday” this weekend
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Symphony of the Mountains is back with another show this weekend, with performances all across the region. “The Unicorn’s Birthday” is an all-ages show with the aim of introducing children to symphony music. Rick McVey and Sheila Armentrout joined Good Morning Tri-Cities with all the details on how to enjoy […]
Tennessee lawmakers vote to ease fourth-grade retention law
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — On the last day of their session this year, Tennessee lawmakers voted to change how fourth graders can be retained based on their TCAP scores. The bill is now awaiting Governor Bill Lee’s signature. An estimated six thousand 4th graders across the state, fifty-five in Kingsport, were in danger of automatic […]
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