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VSP: 3-vehicle crash occurs in I-81 work zone
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating after a three-vehicle crash in a work zone on Interstate 81 Thursday. The VSP reports a Cadillac SUV collided with two other vehicles on I-81 South in Washington County. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. The Virginia Department of Transportation 511 Traffic Map stated […]
Driver injured after Sullivan Co. crash, THP reports
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – One person was injured after a crash on Highway 394 in Sullivan County Thursday morning. According to a preliminary crash report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2006 GMC Sierra was heading east on the highway around 9:45 a.m. At the same time, a 1996 Freightliner was heading west. […]
22nd annual Bristol community prayer breakfast highlights importance of unity and faith
BRISTOL, Va (WCYB) — This morning community members gathered in Bristol for the 22nd annual community prayer breakfast. The event included musical performances and a speech from speaker Steve Russell. In the speech Russell expressed how faith has helped him through both good and bad times. He says seeing...
National Day of Prayer event set for Thursday in Bristol
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Thursday marks the National Day of Prayer and an event is set to happen in Bristol. One of the largest events in the region is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Cumberland Square Park. The event has been held midday in past years. Organizers are hoping...
Workforce and child development hub on track to open in Abingdon this summer
The hub will house an early childhood development center, STEM labs for teacher training, and a shared services alliance designed to strengthen early child care and education providers. The post Workforce and child development hub on track to open in Abingdon this summer appeared first on Cardinal News.
Bristol, Tennessee moves public works garage for improved maintenance, possible expansion
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee is making the move to a new public works garage facility to better house its fleet of equipment. The existing garage and building on Weaver Pike, was constructed in 1977, and has reached the end of its design life, according to city officials.
Police officers put skills to the test at motorcycle competition
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — If you drove past Bristol Motor Speedway this week, you may have noticed dozens of motorcycles in the parking lot. Police officers from around the country and Canada are putting their skills to the test at this year's Music City Police motorcycle skills and training competition.
Glen Allen man charged with scamming Tennessee woman out of nearly $134k
A Glen Allen man is facing multiple charges after law enforcement officials in Tennessee allege that he scammed a woman there out of nearly $134,000. Twenty-nine year-old Hang Than was arrested in Prince William County April 16 and is currently incarcerated there awaiting extradition to Sullivan County, Tennessee, where the victim lives according to the Kingsport Times News.
Borderline Billiards hosts second day of Brunswick Invitational
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Borderline Billiards hosted the second day of its Brunswick Invitational Tournament on Thursday with some of the top players in the world competing. The Women’s Professional Billiard’s Association (WPBA) Borderline Brunswick Invitational is a 5-day tournament hosting 80 professional players. The tournament is serving as the soft opening for Borderline Billiards’ […]
West Ridge High School culinary students win at national competition
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — West Ridge High School culinary students won several awards at Walt Disney World’s Cook Around the World National Competition, which took place April 26-29. News Channel 11 spoke with Nicki Hurlbert, a baking and pastry teacher at West Ridge. “It meant everything, lots of jumping up and down, lots of […]
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.
THP: No injuries reported after truck hauling logs overturns on I-81 at interchange
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect a report from Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – An overturned truck on Interstate 81 South in Sullivan County caused delays earlier on Monday. The truck overturned near the underpass below Interstate 26 in Sullivan County just after 9:30 a.m., according to a […]
Tennessee High holds off Unicoi Co., while Lebanon rolls past Virginia High
(WJHL) — High school baseball tonight in Bristol the Unicoi Co. takes on the number one school in the state of Tennessee High. top of the second, devil’s Nicky Satterly hits the ball left of center, it’ll roll past the Vikings. however, he would be left stranded on the first Bottom of the second, Viking’s […]
High school sports scores and highlights: District baseball takes the stage
High school sports on the diamond was back in full action on Thursday as District Tournament play carried on with local teams vying for tickets to regionals. While some teams got bounced from district play, other advanced straight to this weekend's title games. Meanwhile, things are heating up on the...
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