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Animal shelter hosts first Bark N’ Bake community event for senior, handicapped dogs
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter hosted its first Bark N’ Bake community event on Saturday. In response to the animal shelter reaching total capacity, the staff at the shelter organized an adoption event to find homes for senior and handicapped dogs that are often overlooked. The day consisted of […]
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. […]
“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 […]
44th Trojan Timing Classic providing preparation for postseason meets
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The rain did not slow anyone down on Friday as runners and field event athletes from across three states converged on the campus of West Ridge High School for the 44th running of the Trojan Timing Classic. 47 schools which brought in over 620 athletes...
Meet Hank the Calf
When Sullivan County Farm Bureau member Hannah Blankenship’s father, Barry King, saw black vultures flying above his Blountville farm on a cold April evening in 2022, he knew something was wrong. He went out to check on his cows and was surprised to find a lifeless baby calf nearly...
WCSO: Inmate charged with attempted murder after attack on corrections officer
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — An inmate at the Washington County, Tennessee Detention Center (WCDC) has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after she reportedly attacked a corrections officer in a housing unit on Wednesday morning. According to a social media post by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Patricia Nunley, 44, of Bristol, Tennessee, was […]
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 […]
Softball team's bats heat up in recent games
The month of May is looming, which means tournament time and warmer weather – and the Unicoi County softball bats are heating up. The Blue Devils piled up a staggering 41 runs in a doubleheader sweep of Sullivan East on Tuesday after scoring 10 runs in a three-run loss to Dobyns-Bennett on Monday.
Sports briefs: Relay for Life set for May 4
ROGERSVILLE — Relay for Life of Hawkins County will host its survivor and caregiver walks on May 4 at Rogersville City Park. A talent show will kick off a full evening of festivities at 4 p.m. on the City Park stage. Survivor registration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. followed by the walks. There’ll be live music and entertainment from 7-9 p.m. with the luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. There’ll be food booths, games and silent...
Homeless count: Up 20% from 2023, children up 100%
Numbers more than triple in three rural counties, households with children double JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 700 people in the region were identified as homeless during an annual 24-hour “point in time” count in late January — 20% more than a year earlier, on top of a 46% increase the year before. The […]
Battle softball remains unbeaten in Mountain Seven, takes down Abingdon
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Though a rainy evening made it gloomy on the hill at John Battle, stars were shining in a big Mountain Seven softball meeting between the Lady Trojans and Abingdon Falcons on Friday. Entering the night, John Battle was perfect in district play with Abingdon and...
Rec League Notes: Kingsport offering outdoor volleyball leagues
KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will soon accept registrations for its 2024 Outdoor Volleyball League. Registration runs from April 29 through May 17. The 2024 season begins the week of May 28. All games will be played at Legion Field (next to the Civic Auditorium) on Fort Henry Drive. Leagues offered include: 12U Youth Triples, 13U/14U Youth Triples, Women’s Triples, Men’s Doubles, Co-ed Doubles, Co-ed Quads and Senior Co-ed Quads (50+). ...
Alchemy & Shade wins Tri-Cities Best Tattoo Shop
This story is part of Tri-Cities Best, a viewer-driven segment of News Channel 11’s community coverage. Your votes placed Alchemy & Shade as the Tri-Cities’ Best Tattoo Shop, among several finalists also chosen by viewers: PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) – Melissa Arrowood has always had an eye for art. Her distinctive eyes spotted the perfect […]
Tennessee High School students celebrate work-based learning success
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tennessee High School in Bristol, is recognizing its students as they prepare to take the next step for their futures. A special Future Ready: Work-Based Learning Celebration took place Friday morning. The event recognized students and local industries that participated in the school's work-based learning...
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