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CrimeStoppers reward doubled for suspects in deadly hit-and-run following biker rally
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The four suspects accused of hitting and killing three men are still on the run months after a deadly hit-and-run following a motorcycle rally that brought thousands to the Bluff City. CrimeStoppers has now doubled the reward for information leading to an arrest. Back in August,...
Tri-Cities home construction pace still on upswing
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — New home construction permits in three of the region’s busiest areas are outpacing 2023 numbers through the first third of the year, while average values are down slightly after steep increases from 2022 to 2023. News Channel 11’s analysis of data from Kingsport, Johnson City and the unincorporated areas of […]
Trial date reset in Young Dolph murder case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The trial against two suspects accused in the Young Dolph murder case has been rescheduled for September. The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday afternoon that the defense counsel for Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith filed a motion to move the trial date. Prosecutors agreed that experts in the case needed more time to review their information.
Michael Forrester retires as Sullivan East head softball coach
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The 2019 Three Rivers Conference Coach of the Year - Michael Forrester - began coaching Sullivan East Lady Patriots softball in 2013 replacing his brother, Tommy, when he became the Head Coach at Emory & Henry at that time. 12 years later, Forrester has...
Sullivan County Democrats to host food drive benefiting Hunger First
BRISTOL, Tenn. — The Sullivan County Democrats are hosting a food drive this weekend to benefit Hunger First in Kingsport. Each month for the past few years, the party has put together food bags to help those in need. Each bag contains two different proteins, one fruit, one snack,...
Future Rotary Bicycle Playground receives new home
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn (WJHL)—In July last year, plans for a bicycle playground and dog park were announced. The park’s original location was on the corner of Legion Street and State of Franklin Road, but it couldn’t serve as a permanent spot. “That was going to be semi-permanent, and if [the city] ever needed that for […]
Family Promise of Greater Kingsport to host fundraiser
(WJHL) Katherine Adraktas, Acting Executive Director of Family Promise and Nichole Huff, a Board Trustee tell us about the organization and an upcoming fundraiser to be held at High Voltage in downtown Kingsport. For more information please visit www.FamilyPromiseKingsport.org.
Northeast State gets new RCAM control room lab
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Northeast State Community College has opened a new control room training lab at its Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM). The RCAM is located in Kingsport, and the 26,000-square-foot training facility equips students to navigate the local manufacturing arena. “This is an operator apprenticeship control room,” Northeast State Executive Director of […]
Deputies arrest Johnson City man wanted by U.S. Marshals
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A wanted Johnson City man was arrested by the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) on Saturday. According to the WCSO, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Daniel Thomas Workman, 45, on Tuesday. Workman’s vehicle was stopped near Kingsport Highway and Oak Grove Road after deputies saw he reportedly was […]
WCSO: Man charged with attempted murder in 2021 arrested for assault, resisting arrest
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man charged with attempted second-degree murder in 2021 was arrested after an alleged domestic assault on Sunday in Washington County, Tennessee. According to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies responded to a domestic assault call in the 900 block of Bowmantown Road. Upon arrival, deputies reportedly saw […]
Police: 1 arrested after shots fired near Kingsport Burger King
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with new information from the Kingsport Police Department. KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A suspect is in custody after shots were fired at a vehicle near a Burger King in Kingsport on Thursday, according to the Kingsport Police Department (KPD). Police responded to the Burger King at 4225 West […]
No serious injuries after three juveniles struck by vehicle at Dobyns-Bennett High School
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) reports no serious injuries were sustained after three juveniles crossing the road in front of Dobyns-Bennett High School were reportedly hit by a car Wednesday. A news release from the KPD said the incident took place at around 2:50 p.m. at a crosswalk on East Center […]
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