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Northeast Community Credit Union launching new program to promote local spending
(WCYB) — Northeast Community Credit Union announced the launch of its new buy local, spend local program. Credit union members who use their debt cards at certain local businesses are entered into a monthly drawing. 15 winners will be selected. They will get a reimbursement of up to $25...
Downtown Bristol’s Sounds of Summer kicks off June 4
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Downtown Bristol’s “Sounds of Summer” concert series will kick off on June 4 with the Loose Strings Band of Galax, Va., the city announced in a release. Sounds of Summer will take place every Tuesday and Thursday during June, July and August. Admission is free and the event is family-friendly. Tuesday […]
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.
The Mill Spring Makers Faire
(WJHL) Melinda Copp owner of Mill Spring Makers Market tells us about the Mill Spring Makers Faire coming up this weekend in downtown Jonesborough. Mill Spring Makers Market will be hosting more than 70 different artisans, along with live demonstrations. It will be happening May 18 from 10 a.m. to...
The Northeast Tennessee Music Census is underway
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Northeast Tennessee Music Census has officially launched as part of the Northeast Tennessee Music Initiative. The effort aims to bring together local musicians, venues, nonprofits and music industry professionals so they can keep Northeast Tennessee a thriving music scene. Chief Marketing Officer for the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) […]
Police: 1 dead after crash in Bristol, Tennessee
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — One person was pronounced dead after a crash in Bristol, Tennessee Friday morning. According to the Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD), officers were called to a multivehicle crash in the 900 block of Weaver Pike just before 11 a.m. The crash reportedly involved two vehicles. Three people were transported to the […]
WSCO asking for public’s help after three auto burglaries in Gray
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a pair of individuals involved in auto burglaries that occurred in Gray, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. According to the release, three cars were burglarized on Ridgeview Meadows Drive around 1:25 a.m. on Friday. The […]
Walk-On’s Bristol raising funds for St. Jude
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Walk-On’s in Bristol, Tennessee is raising money for St. Jude East Tennessee this week. The restaurant, located at the Pinnacle, is hosting a give-back night Wednesday from 4 to 10 p.m., with 10 percent of every order going to St. Jude East Tennessee. Amanda McVey joined Good Morning Tri-Cities with more […]
Bristol seeking proposals to reuse school buildings; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia child care rating system aims to improve kids’ school readiness. Grayson's wind, solar ordinance advances. COPA monitor: Ballad underspending on capital upkeep. The post Bristol seeking proposals to reuse school buildings; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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 […]
Local students participate in 2024 Masonry Field Day
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Students in the region attended the 2024 Masonry Field Day hosted by Creative Masonry Incorporated on Tuesday. More than 800 students and vendors were at the event. Activities included brick, stone and block laying, scaffolding and more. President of Creative Masonry Incorporated Fred Campbell said the event aims at showing students […]
Devils Best Betsy In Rainy Region Semifinal
The Greeneville Devils’ shutout streak continued as they bested Elizabethton 2-0 in the Region 1-2A soccer tournament semifinals on Tuesday at Fox Field in Greeneville. “At this point in the season, I’m just glad to be moving on to play the next day,” Greeneville coach Jerry Graham said. “I’m proud of our boys’ effort, the way they came out here and played on a little bit of a different surface, a wet surface. We were talking to them after the game, I felt like this...
Community Heroes: Kristina Dulaney’s ‘Cherished Mom’ organization aims to educate, help new moms
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ask any mother, and they’ll say having children is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding experiences. But what happens to new mothers struggling after childbirth? This week’s community hero took her personal experience and is helping raise awareness for post-partum mental health. Kristina Dulaney loves being a mom to […]
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,...
Johnson City Brewing Company shows the ‘perfect pour’ on the First at Four
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City Brewing Company (JCBC) stopped by the First at Four on Wednesday to showcase the “perfect pour” to celebrate American Craft Beer Week. JCBC showcased how to pour a proper pint and how to make bratwurst with peaches while on News Channel 11’s First at Four. The recipe is […]
Tennessee High, David Crockett eager for rematch with softball Region title on the line
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Despite hard work by the Tennessee High softball coaching staff and company to make a playable field on Wednesday night, the 3A Regional Final between the Lady Vikings and David Crockett Pioneers will have to wait another day. Pouring rain put a halt to a...
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