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Man charged after alleged hidden camera found in Bristol barbershop, police say
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — News 5 has a follow up to a story we brought you last month. A man has been arrested and charged with tampering with evidence after being investigated for an alleged hidden camera found at a Bristol, Tennessee, barbershop. According to court documents, the Bristol...
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,...
Attorneys for widow of man shot by SCSO officers speak
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Lawyers for a woman whose husband was shot to death by Sullivan County sheriff’s deputies a year ago say Karen Crowley’s case is about far more than trying to extract punitive damages from Sullivan County. “It’s just making sure that the checks and balances exist,” Christopher Rogers, whom Karen Crowley […]
Storm Team 11: Warmer weather is coming this weekend
Expect a mostly cloudy day. Afternoon highs will stay mainly in the upper 60s in the Tri-Cities, upper 50s in the mountains. A few scattered showers will drift into the region this this afternoon and evening. Warmer weekend. Temperatures will be on the rise this weekend with upper 70s Saturday,...
JCPD: Man charged with aggravated assault after shooting
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man was arrested after he allegedly shot an individual in the leg during an argument on Tuesday, police report. The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) reported that officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Wilson Avenue regarding shots fired around 4 p.m. An investigation […]
Treasurer’s Office: Bloom owes $195k in taxes, offered two payment plans
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The City of Bristol, Virginia Treasurer’s Office released a statement stating a local restaurant, Bloom, owes almost $200,000 in delinquent taxes to the city and that the city’s treasurer has filed a bank lien on the restaurant. Friday’s statement from Angel Britt explains that the funds in question were not part […]
Man nearly strikes woman with vehicle before crashing into house, authorities say
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Jonesborough man nearly struck a woman with a vehicle before he crashed into a house on Wednesday, according to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office. Richard Shane King-Jessee, 27, has been charged with driving under the influence, reckless endangerment and driving on a...
New Borderline Billiards location to open in Bristol this month
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Bristol will soon be a stopping place for pool fanatics all around the world. "I've been playing pool for about sixty years and traveling all over the country playing pool rooms and nothing comes close to this, said pool player Alex Andersen. The new pool...
Multiple arrests made by Elizabethton Police Department on various charges
The following arrests have been reported by the Elizabethton Police Department: On April 24, officers responded to a request for assistance at 720 West Elk Avenue (Cato). Steve Mahan reported that his daughter, Terese Kristin Kimes-Gibson, refused to exit his vehicle when he attempted to take her to the hospital in Johnson City. Upon arrival, […] The post Multiple arrests made by Elizabethton Police Department on various charges appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
TDOT: I-81 crash impacting Sullivan County traffic
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A crash on Interstate 81 is stalling traffic for drivers in Sullivan County. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) SmartWay Traffic Map, the crash occurred at mile marker 67 on I-81 North near Blountville. The traffic map states the multi-vehicle crash was reported to TDOT at 5:13 p.m. […]
So many dogs and cats are in need of forever homes, Tails and Paws for Friday
(WJHL) – Tails and Paws for Friday, April 26, 2024. Tails and Paws highlights animals that are up for adoption at various animal shelters in the Tri-Cities. Today we showcase a few of the dogs and cats up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. If you...
Missing East Tennessee Woman Found Safe, Ending Search Prompted by Silver Alert
The search for a missing East Tennessee woman drew to a close Monday night as the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that Oretha Kollie had been found safe. A Silver Alert had been issued earlier in the evening by the TBI on behalf of the Jonesborough Police Department after concerns escalated over her whereabouts due to a medical condition that could impair her ability to return safely on her own.
Bristol, Virginia proposes $150M budget with lower trash rate, higher meal and lodging tax
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — The proposed budget for the next fiscal year in Bristol, Virginia, totals roughly $150 million, according to city officials. City leaders and council members have been spending the past few months working to outline needs and priorities. "The budget is always an interesting time," said...
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