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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Q.E.P, which owns the former Harris flooring plant in Johnson City, will permanently lay off dozens of employees in August, according to a WARN Notice filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Q.E.P. Co., which is headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., filed the notice on Tuesday, […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Byron Barnes of Barnes Exterminating Company told News Channel 11 that the recent killing of 23-year-old Tava Woodard inspired him to offer a second $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in the case. “I didn’t have a personal connection with the victim or with family,” Barnes […]

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Jonesborough man on drug and firearm charges. Jeffrey Scott, 53, was stopped after midnight on June 2 when his vehicle was searched by deputies after an occupant stated a pistol was inside according to authorities. After exiting the vehicle Scott was searched and deputies discovered a plastic bag containing 14.5 grams of an unknown crystal rock substance Scott claimed was methamphetamine.

JONESBOROUGH – Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Autumn Payne, 22, of Telford, and charged her with felony evading arrest on June 3. According to Sheriff Keith Sexton, deputies responded to Corby Bridge Road in Chuckey after reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area. Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle and observed it to have […] The post Telford woman charged with felony evading arrest appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly half of Northeast Tennessee households are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new report released by the United Way. The report focuses on people with jobs that pay $20 an hour or less in a category called ALICE, which stands for Asset-Limited Income-Constrained and Employed. “It’s a great acronym […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Co-workers and friends of a Roadrunner Market gas station employee killed in Johnson City set up a memorial inside the store. Tava Woodard, 23, of Johnson City, was the store clerk at the Roadrunner off of East Myrtle Avenue and North Broadway Street when she was killed in a store […]

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The young woman was working around 1 a.m. on June 2 when she was killed, police said.

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is hosting a community meet and greet in Jonesborough on Wednesday in conjunction with its monthly food truck rally. A release from the WCSO said Wednesday’s event serves many purposes, and there will be plenty to do all afternoon. Deputies will be in the […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Three people have been detained by police after a search warrant was executed at a home in Johnson City Monday afternoon. Cathy Ball, city manager of Johnson City, told News Channel 11 that the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) and agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) executed the […]

Signage at the 1210 Harris Dr. business shows six days remain until high-speed coffee service begins. Before the official June 12 opening, however, a public “Family and Friends” period will open sales during specific times. New Johnson City 7 Brew location set to open next …. Signage at...

A new 729 area code is coming to East Tennessee as the region continues to attract thousands of new residents. The 729 area code will be introduced in the existing 423 area code zone centered around Johnson City and Bristol to the north and Chattanooga to the south. The region...

In videos, police wrote, the adoptive mother can be seen repeatedly choking the girl and pulling her around the floor by her hair. The post ‘I’m going to choke you the f––– out’: Wife and husband accused of egregious attack on girl over cellphone first appeared on Law & Crime.

JONESBOROUGH – Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended Lance Snodderly, 32, of Morristown, after a multi-jurisdiction pursuit on the evening of June 3. According to Sheriff Keith Sexton, Washington County Deputies were made aware late Saturday night that a vehicle had fled from the Jonesborough Police Department on Sand Valley Road in Telford. Jonesborough Police were […] The post WCSO charges Morristown man with two counts evading arrest, DUI in multi-county chase appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.

Garret Wagley with Make-A-Wish East Tennessee stopped by First at Four Tuesday to talk about the Night at the Ballpark and Run for Wishes 5k. Make-A-Wish East Tennessee to host several events …. Garret Wagley with Make-A-Wish East Tennessee stopped by First at Four Tuesday to talk about the Night...

Johnson City, Tenn. - Johnson City, a small town in the mountainous region of Eastern Tennessee, is known for its down-home charm and southern hospitality. The Pride Community Center is a beacon of inclusivity and diversity in this traditional setting.

Johnson City Police Chief Billy Church has announced promotions within the department following an assessment/interview process. Scott Jenkins has been promoted to deputy police chief, having previously served in various roles including captain of the Office of Professional Standards.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Despite a state law that prohibits some public drag performances, Johnson City’s Pride Community Center is continuing with plans to feature drag at it’s Pride Month event. “I am not worried,” Pride Center Co-Founder and President John Baker told News Channel 11. “I look forward to a fabulous, love-filled festival […]

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Morristown man was arrested on June 3 after allegedly leading police on a multi-jurisdiction pursuit. According to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), the office was informed by the Jonesborough Police Department (JPD) that a vehicle fled from deputies on Sand Valley Road in Telford. Later Saturday, WCSO […]

GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Washington County school leaders are taking a hard look at whether the 137,000 square foot former Citi call center in Gray could be renovated into a new school — potentially saving $16 million or more for taxpayers. The recently vacated property is on the market for $8 million, and the school […]