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David Crockett Birthplace Park to celebrate Crockett Days
LIMESTONE, Tenn. — You can journey back in time to the days of the legend David Crockett with the return of Crockett Days. Join the Friends of David Crockett Birthplace State Park and park staff for a trip into America's past in celebration of the legendary pioneer's legacy with a weekend packed full of family-friendly activities and entertainment.
Billy Anderson sentenced for murder of Brionah Tester
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of 20-year-old Brionah Tester. According to First Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, Billy Anderson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder on Feb. 9, 2024. Anderson received the maximum penalty for the second-degree murder […]
Update: Sean Williams found guilty of escaping from prison transport van
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Update: A federal jury has found accused child rapist Sean Williams guilty of escaping from a prisoner transport van. The jury found Williams not guilty on another count, which was related to an alleged attempted escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Prior to the...
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 […]
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 […]
Traffic stop results in cocaine trafficking charge
A Johnson City man was arrested by Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department deputies on Friday, ,July 26, on a charge of trafficking cocaine. Yire Aguilera Alvarado, 34, 6 Trivette Concourse, Johnson City, was pulled over for a traffic violation at the intersection of Harris Hollow Road and North Main in Erwin.
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 […]
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...
Johnston's Pinch-Hit Triple Lifts Flyboys Over Burlington
Greeneville’s Brodie Johnston was out of the lineup at the beginning of the night. But when the game was on the line, Flyboys’ manager Jack Wilson called his number. Johnston, a Vanderbilt commit, changed the course of the game, leading the Flyboys to a 7-3 win over the Burlington Sock Puppets on Thursday at Pioneer Park. With the Flyboys trailing 3-2 with the bases loaded and two out in the...
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....
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 […]
Greeneville Airport closing for maintenance
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greeneville Municipal Airport will close for maintenance for a short period of time starting on Aug. 12. Three projects will be conducted at the airport over the next month. “One of them is a statewide pavement resealing project, they are doing cracks, sealing, pavement sealing and redoing the markings on […]
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 […]
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