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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...
Bloom in Bristol, Va. to permanently close doors May 5
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – Bloom, a popular brunch and lunch location in Bristol, has announced in a social media post that the restaurant will be closing its doors permanently. According to the post, the restaurant’s last day will be Sunday, May 5. The owners of Bloom recognized its staff for years of hard work and […]
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 […]
Boil water notice issued for Coeburn Waterworks customers
COEBURN, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Coeburn has issued a boil water notice for Coeburn Waterworks customers. According to the town, the notice was issued due to potential water service disruptions or low pressure in the system due to maintenance. “The affected area is from Central Avenue at the car wash to Pine Camp […]
WXBQ wins ACM Personality of the Year award
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A Bristol, Virginia radio station was awarded an Academy of Country Music award on Monday. WXBQ’s Steve, Ben and Nikki won the On-Air Personality of the Year award in the small market category. “We did not think we were going to win at all,” Program Director/Morning Show Nikki Thomas said. “There’s […]
UVA-Wise to host regional economic forum
WISE, Va. (WJHL) – The 9th annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum is next month at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. During the one-day forum, there will be insight into the overall economy in our region along with keynote speakers and panels. If you would like to be a part of the economic forum, […]
No injuries reported in Bristol, Tenn. apartment fire
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — No injuries were reported after an apartment fire in Bristol, Tennessee. Firefighters responded to Village Square Apartments on Tuesday night. The apartment owner says the fire was caused by a gas grill leak. The fire affected two balconies and the roof.
LIST: Drug Take Back events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Several police agencies across the Tri-Cities will host Drug Take Back events on Saturday, April 27. April 27 marks the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The day provides individuals with a safe and anonymous way to turn in unwanted, unused and expired medications. Participants are asked to bring tablets, […]
Bristol, Va. City Council considers raising lodging and meal taxes, lowering trash fees
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Virginia City Council is considering raising the lodging and restaurant meal taxes and lowering trash collection fees. The lodging tax would increase from 13% to 15% and the meal tax would go from 10% to 11%. Last year, the council voted to raise trash fees from $33 to $60 […]
Bristol group expresses concern over extended timeline for landfill remediation work
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Reducing emissions and actively removing heat and gas from waste are just some of the remediation projects at the now closed Bristol, Virginia landfill. But one Bristol group is now speaking out, due to changes to the timeline when it comes to that work being...
Prison Probationers Help Extinguish Flames And Save Homes In Raging Forest Fire
RICHMOND — Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Officer Randy Bogle and seven probationers from the Appalachian Men’s Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) in Honaker assisted the Virginia Department of Forestry with extinguishing a forest fire threatening the community of Vansant, Buchanan County, on March 14. No homes were...
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