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Local radio station's fifth annual summer concert series brings music and laughter
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A local radio station kicked off its fifth annual summer concert series and the evening was filled with laughter and music. “It's free concerts,” said April Barnes with Love FM. “We're the only traveling summer concert series so we actually go to all three cities – Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City.”
Curt's Ace Hardware opens in Lebanon and Abingdon
ABINGDON/LEBANON, Va. (WCYB) — Food City officials celebrated the opening of Curt's Ace Hardware in Lebanon and Abingdon on Friday. These stores mark the 11th and 12th locations to open. “We greatly appreciate the support of our loyal customers, and we want to leverage our Curt’s Ace Hardware brand...
Johnson City Police arrest Blountville man on aggravated assault, vandalism charges
JOHNSON CITY – On May 21, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Rusty Harrison, 43, of Blountville, and charged him with one count of aggravated assault and one count of vandalism over $1,000. At 11:30 a.m. on the above date, JCPD officers responded to the parking lot at 3019 Peoples St., in reference […] The post Johnson City Police arrest Blountville man on aggravated assault, vandalism charges appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Sports briefs: Kingsport Aquatic Center hosting Sunset Swim
KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Aquatic Center will host a sunset swim event at the outdoor lap pool on May 31 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The event will be limited to 200 people and online pre-registration is encouraged. The cost is $6 per person, and you must be 16 years old or older to attend without a parent or guardian. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3UwkLFS. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on...
THP: One injured after motorcycle crash on I-81
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect a report from Tennessee Highway Patrol. SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One person was injured after a motorcycle crash on Interstate 81 in Sullivan County Tuesday morning. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reports a 2015 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Interstate 81 near mile marker 59 […]
Warrants served to remaining Westside Inn residents
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) served warrants to residents who had not yet vacated the Westside Inn on Tuesday. According to an SCSO spokesperson, the City of Kingsport obtained the warrants, which were served by the sheriff’s office. Two warrants were served Tuesday, with the remainder of the people at […]
13 new Tennessee schools earn STEM designation, redesignation awarded to Kingsport’s DB-EXCEL
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) have awarded 13 new schools the Tennessee STEM/STEAM School Designation for 2024, bringing the number of Tennessee STEM/STEAM School Designation schools to 127. In addition, 15 schools that have had a STEAM/STEM designation for five years successfully gained redesignation, an announcement from the state said.
Local authorities warn against the dangers of hot cars, urge public to act responsibly
BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WCYB) — Most hot car deaths occur at temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or above -- according to Kids and Car Safety, the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing nontraffic-related motor vehicle fatalities and injuries to children. Emergency personnel say the temperature inside a vehicle can...
First responders swing for a cause at Memorial Day wiffle ball tournament
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — To kick off Memorial Day weekend several first responders gathered for a friendly wiffle ball competition. For them it's a great time for them to come together and have some fellowship and some competition where they won't get injured which would impact their job and serving the community everyday with what they do, said event organizer Michelle Stewart, they have a tough job, those first responders are serving our community day in and day out and they're running some hard calls, long hours, this is a time for them to come together and have a little fun.
Parents react to early TCAP scores as re-testing phase begins & retention hangs in the balance
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — This week, educators in Tennessee began receiving what they called “quick scores” for third and fourth graders who took the TCAPs earlier this spring. Teachers had to quickly evaluate those scores and then notify students who scored below or approaching expectations on the ELA portion about retaking the test. Wednesday, the […]
Kingsport police sergeant resigns after investigation into ‘inappropriate photo’
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A sergeant of the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) resigned Friday after an investigation into an alleged inappropriate photo. A spokesperson for the City of Kingsport told News Channel 11 the KPD was informed on May 14 of reported actions by Sergeant Daniel Horne that did “not meet the standard of conduct […]
Josh Dinger is our Storm Team Student of the Week!
(WJHL)- News Channel 11 highlights a ‘Storm Team Student of the Week’ every week. Josh is a 4th-grade student at Andrew Johnson Elementary in Kingsport, TN. Enter your student’s information HERE for a chance to help with the forecast on News Channel 11 Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Daytime Live from Downtown Kingsport
(WJHL) Robin Cleary of the Downtown Kingsport Association tells Amy about some of the new sculptures on display in downtown Kingsport. She also tells us about some upcoming events. Amy Lynn visits with Timothy Barrett at Musik Alley about their new location in downtown Kingsport. Amy talks with Allison Russell,...
Dobyns-Bennett, Science Hill headline state titles in AAA Track & Field championships
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WCYB) — Following a good local showing on Tuesday for the Track and Field Championships in Class A and AA, it was time for AAA on Thursday. At the end of it all, Dobyns-Bennett and Science Hill were the East Tennessee representatives at the top of the podium - all led by the Indians' Luke Mussard, who claimed two state titles on the day.
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