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Dobyns-Bennett softball dances to Murfreesboro in first-ever trip to the state tournament
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — With a 5-0 lead and nobody on base in the top of the seventh inning, Dobyns-Bennett's Julianne Tipton winded up and delivered the high heat for what would turn out to be the most exhilarating strikeout in the softball program's history on Friday night. Seconds...
Kids explore nature, paint rocks and more at Bays Mountain’s Kids at Bays Day
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—On Saturday, Bays Mountain Park hosted its annual ‘Kids at Bays Day,’ a day of fun and exploration. Kids at Bays Day invites children in the community to explore the outdoors and participate in activities throughout the park, such as yoga and rock painting. Children could adventure through all of the animal habitats, […]
Foggy start to Sunday for some with mild morning lows, shower or t-storm possible later
(WJHL) — The Storm Team 11 forecast calls for a foggy and mild start to Sunday with many locations in the low to middle 60s. The afternoon will be mild with a 20% chance of stray showers and thunderstorms. The better chance of seeing a shower or thunderstorm looks...
‘The Book of Mormon’ coming to ETSU Martin Center in September
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — “The Book of Mormon” will take the stage at East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Martin Center in September. The Tony Award-winning musical is part of the 2024 Spring Broadway Season Encore show. “We are beyond excited to offer an Encore show at the Martin Center this season,” Jennifer Clements, executive […]
Meet Guy, Goose and other dogs up for adoption in this weekend’s segment of Tails and Paws
Johnson City, Tenn. (WJHL) — Our own Chief Meteorologist Mark Reynolds highlights some of the animals up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter in this weekend’s segment of Tails and Paws. If you see an animal you are interested in adopting, you can visit the...
Jonesborough Days Festival accepting float entries for 2024 parade
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Jonesborough Days Festival is now accepting entries for red, white and blue floats for this year’s parade, which will kick off the event on July 4. The cost for registration is $25 for regular entries and $50 for commercial or political entries. Those interested in registering a float in the […]
Traffic Alert: Racks by the Tracks road closures
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several road closures have been announced ahead of the 15th annual Racks by the Tracks Festival on Saturday. Beginning Friday at 3 p.m., Clinchfield Street from West Center Street to Press Street will close. All lanes will be closed to traffic and remain closed for the duration of the festival. The […]
Protect the People’s Voice: Local coalition opposes proposed Johnson City Charter changes
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—A newly formed citizen’s coalition named “Protect the People’s Voice” launched in Johnson City on Saturday to spread the word about proposed changes to the Johnson City Charter, which voters will decide upon in an upcoming Aug. 1 election. The coalition said it aims to campaign against proposed changes to the city’s […]
Outdoor water park opens this weekend at Kingsport Aquatic Center
KINGSPORT — With students and teachers counting the days until the end of the school year, it’s time to start thinking about how and where to spend those hot summer days. The outdoor water park at the Kingsport Aquatic Center will be open daily from May 25 through Aug. 2. It’ll remain open on the weekends from Aug. 3 through Sept. 1 with the final day of operation being Sept. 2. ...
Kingsport BOE advances proposed drug testing policy
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Board of Education approved on first reading a random drug testing policy for high school students who participate in extracurricular activities. Under the proposed policy, extracurricular activities would include athletics, cheerleading and spirit, competitive band, clubs, student leadership positions and more. If a student tests positive, they would not […]
Sullivan County Schools asks for over $6 million to increase teacher pay
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information regarding the projected budget. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Wednesday’s Sullivan County Budget Committee meeting was packed with county teachers as the director of schools asked county commissioners for money to raise teacher salaries. This big ask is one that could result in raising taxes. Sullivan County […]
Proposal to reduce number of Sullivan County commissioners pulled at Thursday’s meeting
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – A commissioner in Sullivan County pulled his resolution at Thursday’s meeting regarding the proposal to reduce the number of county commissioners from 24 to 14. Commissioner Hunter Locke, the resolution’s sponsor, believes that Sullivan County has too many commissioners. Locke’s proposal aims to reduce the current 11 districts to seven, with […]
Furry friends looking for a home on this weeks Tails and Paws
(WJHL) – Tails and Paws highlights animals up for adoption at various animal shelters across the Tri-Cities. We highlight some of the animals up for adoption today at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. If you see an animal you are interested in adopting, you can visit the shelter...
New playground unveiled at Yuma Elementary
GATE CITY, Va. (WJHL) — Yuma Elementary School unveiled its new playground on Friday after 10 years of fundraising. “We have been fundraising for about ten years to replace the playground,” Principal Valarie Babb said. “Some of the parts were original to 1968, so we’ve been fundraising for a long time and we got it […]
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