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DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tava Woodard was killed on Friday, June 2 at her job in Johnson City when two people robbed the Roadrunner Market on North Broadway Street. News Channel 11 spoke with Woodard’s family on Sunday, which is asking the community for help in identifying the two suspects. The Johnson City Police Department […]

No survivors were found at the crash site of a plane whose pilot was unresponsive as it flew near the Washington, DC, area Sunday, prompting military fighter jets to attempt to intercept the aircraft before it ultimately crashed, authorities say.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed a Cessna Citation crashed into mountainous terrain near Montebello, Va., around 3:30 p.m. local time on June 4, according to WVLT New’s sister station WVVA. The aircraft took off from Elizabethton Municipal Airport in Elizabethton, Tenn., and was headed for...

Plane bound for New York from Elizabethton crashes in Virginia, FAA reports. Plane bound for New York from Elizabethton crashes …. Plane bound for New York from Elizabethton crashes in Virginia, FAA reports. Valkyrie complete perfect weekend, dominate Express. Valkyrie complete perfect weekend, dominate Express. Plane bound for New York...

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)- The Carter County Omnium bike race returned to Elizabethton on Friday for its 18th year in a row. The event had three different races that cyclists could participate in for a chance to win a cash prize: The Roan Groan, the Temple Hill time trial and the Ballad Health Criterium. Director of […]

The Carter County Omnium held three races for cyclist to compete in. Cyclist from all over the country compete in Carter …. The Carter County Omnium held three races for cyclist to compete in. Valkyrie complete perfect weekend, dominate Express. Valkyrie complete perfect weekend, dominate Express. Plane bound for New...

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Three people previously charged in the death of a Carter County man pleaded not guilty in court on Friday. Bill Hitchcock was found deceased on April 1 by a group of fishermen on the Watauga River, who reported seeing his body in a driveway on Old Stoney Creek Road. Court documents […]

UPDATE: Johnson City police have identified the victim of Friday morning’s robbery and homicide as Tava Woodard, 23 of Johnson City. Previous: JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) is searching for two suspects who allegedly killed a gas station clerk during a reported robbery on Friday. According to the JCPD, […]

Viewer video: Check out these videos showing a bear and two cubs in Johnson City near ETSU. Video credit: Brittany Seybert.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (WJHL) – A stellar performance from senior pitcher Ashley Rogers, coupled with a handful of timely runs, sent Tennessee softball through to the Women’s College World Series semifinals on Sunday. The Lady Vols managed just three hits, but took advantage of a trio of Cowgirl errors in a 3-1 victory. The game […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Bryan Winston, a local business titan and general contractor, is invigorating the commercial landscape around the Tweetsie Trail, a popular recreation site in Johnson City and Elizabethton, Tennessee. His ventures are diversifying the local business environment and fostering a community culture of outdoor recreation and enjoyment.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Not even a lightning delay could slow down the East Tennessee Valkyrie offense on Sunday evening, as they rolled visiting Raleigh Express, 44-21. The home team built a 28-0 lead before inclement weather forced the teams into their respective locker rooms for 30 minutes. The visitors emerged with a renewed energy, […]

Daniel Boone traversed this vast Appalachia wilderness that has hit the market.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Greeneville man turned himself in after he allegedly cut a man’s throat during a fight at a Johnson City restaurant in May. According to a release from the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), officers responded to a fight at Tulips American Pub and Grub on May 9 just before […]

A bridge dedication is scheduled June 24 at 11 a.m. for Michael P. Oliver, 1965 Hampton High School graduate killed in Vietnam. The bridge to be dedicated to Oliver is located on Highway 19E crossing the Doe River across the road from Hampton High School. Oliver, of Butler, was killed in combat action in Vietnam […] The post Bridge dedication for Vietnam vet scheduled June 24 in Hampton appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — City Manager Cathy Ball told News Channel 11 on Thursday the city’s contract with red light camera management company Redflex ended in November 2021. A few months later in January 2022, the city reportedly conducted a survey to determine if the cameras were effective. “We have not had a contract […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – This year’s Blue Plum Festival was held in King Commons Park instead of in Founders Park due to construction around that area. Blue Plum Festival organizers said this change was for the better. “This actually expands our footprint, gives us so much more green space, less road closures, way more […]

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — After it appeared that funding for non-profits would be left out of next year’s budget, the Carter County Budget Committee has decided to put the funding back in. During a Budget Committee meeting Thursday night, county commissioners unanimously decided to restore the funding. However, county leaders are considering phasing out funding […]

The First Friday in Elizabethton kicks off on June 2. The event will feature music, shopping, dining and fun.

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Carter County Budget Committee members meet Thursday night to continue discussing the terms of next fiscal year’s budget, which includes a possible property tax increase and cuts for non-profit organizations. The current county property tax rate is $2.03 per $100 of assessed value. The potential rate increase has dropped to […]