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Johnson City man sentenced to 95 years in prison for murder and attempted murder
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Johnson City man was sentenced to more than 95 years in prison for murder and attempted murder, according to officials. Billy Anderson was sentenced earlier this month in the shooting death of Brionah Tester in March 2022 and for stabbing a fellow inmate with a broken lightbulb in October 2022.
Dry and hot this weekend, shower chances returning early next week
The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with a 10 percent chance of showers. The low will be 63 degrees. Nice conditions roll on in for your Saturday, with only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will be on the rise, though, as the […]
Statewide competition to find best canning in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Canning is a tradition in many small East Tennessee communities, and now the best are showing off their talents in a competition. The Tennessee State Fair’s Canning Competition will offer canners across the state the chance to compete. Elizabeth Renfro with the Washington County UT Extension Office joined News Channel […]
USA Today names Johnson City, Kingsport as best places to live in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A study conducted by USA Today ranked Kingsport and Johnson City as the best cities to live in across the Volunteer State. The study ranked 20 Tennessee cities across 16 metrics that focused on activities, walkability, quality of schools, life expectancy, health care, safety, housing affordability and unemployment rates. USA […]
USA Raft Adventure Resort to host Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash
Erwin’s USA Raft Adventure Resort and The Main Street Pizza Company in Johnson City have teamed up to present the 19th annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash featuring the music of Grateful Dead tribute band Shadow of the Moon on Saturday, July 26. Every year for almost two decades, a...
ETSU football adds four more transfers ahead of 2024 kickoff
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — On Friday, ETSU head football coach Tre Lamb announced the addition of four more transfers that will take the field for the Bucs in the 2024 campaign - which kicks off on August 31. Alongside the hometown kid from Tennessee High school, Steven Johnson,...
Fun Fest, Virginia Highlands Festival, Back-to-School bashes and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Fun Fest, Virginia Highlands Festival, Back-to-School Bashes and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. Fun Fest Activities Hot air balloon rallies, concert series, fireworks and more. Virginia Highlands Festival Arts and crafts, vintage […]
The Great Escape: Manhunt and Legal Battle Erupts After Repeat Offender Sean Williams Fights for Freedom
From Escaping Custody to Courtroom Drama: Sean Williams’ Trial. According to WVLT, Sean Williams, a man from Johnson City, tried to escape from custody twice. The first time was in July 2023. He was being taken to a court hearing in Greeneville when he kicked out the back window of the van and ran away. It took a month to catch him, but he was finally found in Florida.
Chris Hope putting the 'hope' in ETSU football's comeback season as defensive leader
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — With the 2024 college football kickoff less than 40 days away, ETSU football can feel the buzz as they go into the season as the unknown team in the Southern Conference with massive roster turnover and a new head coach in Tre Lamb. But...
Falcons usher in fall sports
JOHNSON CITY — Volunteer High School ushered in fall sports with its media day on Monday. Two days later, its golf teams launched into preseason action. Volunteer senior Austin Williams shot a 75 to finish in a tie for third with West Ridge’s Jayden Foster on Wednesday in the District 1-AA jamboree at Pine Oaks Golf Course. Volunteer’s Jackson McLain came in right behind them at 76 to finish fourth....
Administrative advisor still working with local shelter 1 year after evaluation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In July 2023, the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter Board asked local organization Summit Leadership to evaluate ways the shelter could improve. In August 2023, Brooks Blair was recommended to the board to become an administrative advisor for six months. Almost a year later, Blair is still working with the […]
Catholic alum makes her mark on Paris Olympics in an artistic way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It was humble beginnings for Knox Catholic alum and current ETSU runner Mary Oakley Robertson. Never in a million years did Robertson expect to have any connection to the Olympic games. This year, she represents the Fighting Irish in a unique way, and it is in a sport that you might not expect.
Day two of the USA Softball National Championship in Johnson City
Johnson City, TN — Two teams from Virginia…Unity softball taking on Phoenix Wood in the USA softball national championship. In the fourth inning, Carson Wood hits one to first base Unity can’t come down with it and that leads to a run from Ashley Goff. 5th inning now a wild pitch goes straight to our […]
Flyboys get past the Otterbots, while the Doughboys take two from the Sock Puppets
(WJHL) — Two of the better teams in the Appalachian league met on the diamond tonight when the east-leading Flyboys hosted the sock puppets. and it was Dale Alexander’s bobblehead night, he’s headed to the Appy League Hall of Fame along with the Braves mgr. Brian Snitker. Bottom of the second, Jordan Lewis flies this […]
Providence senior Josh Owens prepares for the WBSC 18U World Cup America qualifier
Johnson City, TN — When the WBSC under-18 baseball World Cup America qualifier in August gets underway there will be a Johnson City native on the team Providence Academy senior Josh Owens was selected to the US Baseball 18u national team along with 19 others from around the country this past weekend the wait to […]
ETSU alumni to compete in the Paris Olympics
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two East Tennessee State University alumni will compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. According to the university, golfer Austin Meronk of Poland and tennis player Sander Gille of Belgium will represent their home countries. As a professional, Meronk has two wins on the PGA Tour and just competed […]
Blake Sexton next on the list of new assistant coaches for Savage and ETSU
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — On Thursday, ETSU men's head basketball coach Brooks Savage announced the hiring of Blake Sexton as an assistant coach - completing his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Sexton comes to ETSU from the University of Tennessee where he served as a student manager...
Spring 2024: WXBQ Johnson City Hits a Five-Year High Share.
Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ Johnson City, TN (96.9) sees its greatest 12+ share in five years, as the market-leading station rises 14.-16.2 in Nielsen Audio’s Spring 2024 survey. Backyard Broadcasting WILQ Williamsport, PA (105.1) also holds the No. 1 spot in its market with a 15.5. In Las Cruces, NM, Adams Radio Group “Your Country 103.9” KGRT is No. 2 with a 6.2, with Bravo Mic Communications “Zia Country 99.5” KXPZ in a third-place tie at 5.6 – its greatest share since 2021.
New EMA Director named for Washington County, Johnson City
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Evan Clyburn will serve as the new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Washington County, Tennessee and Johnson City. Clyburn was appointed to the position by Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy at a commission meeting on July 22. Clyburn said being an EMA is a constant learning curve. “It’s a […]
Man charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication after April fatal crash on I-26
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man is facing several charges in connection to a fatal crash on Interstate 26 in April. A grand jury indicted David P. Russell on charges of vehicular homicide by intoxication, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and one-way roads and rotary traffic islands, according to a spokesperson […]
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