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Tennessee wildlife officials create night hunting season for bobcats, coyotes
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee wildlife officials created a night hunting season for coyotes and bobcats while meeting in Johnson City. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission held its two-day April meeting in Johnson City and voted to create the season with certain limitations. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) said the night hunting […]
Ballad Health and Anthem sign new contract
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have signed a new contract to continue access for Anthem members for several more years. As part of the agreement, digital connectivity between the two organizations will be expanded, which will streamline processes, according to Ballad. “We are excited […]
Storm Team 11: Cool start to the week
This afternoon will be bright but cool with low 60s in the Tri-Cities, low 50s in the mountains. Tonight, temperatures will once again dip into the mid 30s with some patchy frost possible. Milder change. Sunshine will help temperatures recover Tuesday with milder low 70s in the Tri-Cities, 60s in...
Johnson City man sentenced to 18 years for role in fentanyl death
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A 20-year-old Johnson City man will serve 18 years in prison for selling a pill containing fentanyl that caused a 20-year-old woman’s death near East Tennessee State University on Sept. 9, 2022. Zachary Bobadilla, who was indicted for the death in March 2023, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder under the drug […]
Various local events set for National Day of Prayer
Unicoi County Mayor Garland “Bubba” Evely has announced Unicoi County will observe the National Day of Prayer with various services planned for Thursday, May 2. The National Day of Prayer will begin with a breakfast at Erwin Town Hall at 7:30 a.m. The breakfast is being sponsored by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Kingsport school board considering drug testing policy
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Kingsport Board of Education (BOE) is considering implementing a drug testing policy for high school students who participate in extracurricular activities. “That’s basically an activity that a student participates in voluntarily,” Melissa Woods, BOE president, said. “It’s not associated with any type of academic curriculum. They’re not going to get […]
Flag Pond to host Upper E-T Fiddlers Convention
The 6th annual Upper East Tennessee Fiddlers Convention brings music competitions, clogging, square dancing, food and more to the old Flag Pond School in Unicoi County this Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27. The Fiddlers Convention is a family-friendly event that begins on Friday evening with a square dance and performances by the Tennessee […] The post Flag Pond to host Upper E-T Fiddlers Convention appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Commission approves purchase of former Citi building space
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Commission approved the purchase of the remaining 75,000 square feet of the former Citi Commerce building in Gray, part of which will be used for the Gray Library. Commissioners voted 12-1 on Monday night to authorize the $4.5 million purchase from RBM Properties Group. The purchase will be […]
Kingsport water system improvements to begin Tuesday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Water system improvements in the Main Street/Clay Street intersection area in Kingsport will begin on Tuesday. The water line work is part of the utility improvement phase for the Main Street Rebuild Project. The water system within the Clay Street and Shebly Street blocks will be worked on for the next […]
Families of violent crime victims gather in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Sunday marked the beginning of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. In Sullivan County, dozens gathered for a ceremony at the Victims of Violent Crime Memorial near the county justice center. Loved ones of victims met to honor and remember those who lost their lives to violent crime. Among those in […]
ETSU shows off tight end depth this spring
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The last few seasons of Bucs football have revolved heavily around the running back and outside wide receivers. Guys like Quay Holmes, Jacob Saylors and Will Huzzie have filled up the stat sheets for the Blue and Gold. In 2024, there will be plenty of talent on the outside, but […]
First year head coaches turning to transfer portal to boost talent
(WCYB) — The importance of the transfer portal continues to grow, but it's not only adding talent through the portal that's vital, but it's focusing on the right people to build a program around. With three new college head coaches in the area at UVA Wise, Tusculum, and ETSU,...
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