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Person flown to burn unit following outbuilding fire in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One person was flown to a burn unit following a structure fire in Sullivan County on Sunday afternoon. According to East Sullivan County Fire Department Assistant Chief Matt Kegley, the structure fire took place on Emmett Road off Highway 421, and the call to respond came in at 12:08 p.m. […]
Sheriff: Man dead after Russell Co., Va. shooting
CASTLEWOOD, Va. (WJHL) — A man is dead following a shooting in Castlewood, Virginia on Friday night, Russell County Sheriff Bill Watson said. According to Watson, the alleged shooting took place on North Mill Hollow Road in the Castlewood area following an altercation. Watson said the male victim has died and a shooter was located, […]
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.
VIDEO: Trio of black bears visits Kingsport home
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A group of three black bears paid a visit to a home off of Eastern Star Road in Kingsport, Tennessee early Saturday morning. News Channel 11 viewers Colleen and Phil Stockman submitted security camera footage from around 12:45 a.m. Saturday, showing the trio walking up to the residence’s front door to […]
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 […]
Military Kids Serve Too: A family event hosted by American Red Cross and Eastman EVETS
It's a program that is designed with families in mind. The American Red Cross and Eastman EVETS hosted the Military Kids Serve Too event. The free family-centered gathering was held at the Boys and Girls Club of greater Kingsport. The program included arts and crafts, face painting along with plenty...
Westside Inn eviction worsens Kingsport's homeless crisis due to scarce affordable housing
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Many people used to call Westside Inn home, but that's no longer the case. Residents received a letter advising them to vacate their rooms. Many who lived there have no backup plan. Yes we want to clean up things, we want things to look good,...
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 […]
Future-Proofing Saint Paul, City Council Enacts Mandatory EV-Ready Infrastructure in New Parking Lots
In a move to accommodate the coming wave of electric vehicles (EVs), the Saint Paul City Council has cast a decisive vote in favor of future-proofing the city's development. The new policy, laid out in Ordinance 24-5, mandates that new and refurbished surface parking lots include the necessary infrastructure for EV charging stations, as reported by the City of Saint Paul.
Registration for Bays Mountain Park Day Camp opens
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Registration for Day Camp at Bays Mountain Park opened on Monday. The camp is open for rising 1st through 6th graders. Each week-long camp session will have outdoor, nature-oriented activities, giving campers hands-on learning experiences. The theme for the 2024 camp is “Outlast” and is based on the reality show “Survivor.” […]
Boil water notice issued for Coeburn Waterworks customers
COEBURN, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Coeburn has issued a boil water notice for Coeburn Waterworks customers. According to the town, the notice was issued due to potential water service disruptions or low pressure in the system due to maintenance. “The affected area is from Central Avenue at the car wash to Pine Camp […]
DB rolls over Sullivan East in baseball while Lee run-ruled Gate City in softball
(WJHL) — The Sullivan East Patriots coming to face the tribe at Dobyns Bennett High School. bottom of the 4th inning Graham Irvin gets a big hit out to center field….the patriots can’t get under it in time so that allows the pinch runner to tag up and get home for the Indians Still in […]
Missing Kingsport infant found safe, father in custody
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that as of 12:10 a.m. Thursday that missing Kingsport infant Sephrona McCullogh had been found safe. According to the TBI, her father, Mason McCullogh was in custody as of Thursday. The TBI had previously issued an endangered child alert for Sephrona and stated that Mason McCullogh was wanted […]
“Military Kids Serve Too” honoring families at Boys and Girls Club of Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee is hosting an event on Saturday through 2 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport called “Military Kids Serve Too.” Red Cross leaders said the event is free and open to the public, and features knockerball inflatables, bounce houses, arts and […]
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