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BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Legendary News 5 anchor Johnny Wood passed away at the age of 82 on Monday. Wood died peacefully at 8:20 a.m. at NHC in Bristol, his wife Mary told News 5. His preacher was by his side while reading Bible verses. Wood had been in...

PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Boone Lake Association (BLA) is cleaning up after Hurricane Helene left logs, building materials and other debris in the waters of the Watauga River channel. In a release, BLA said the board discussed how the organization can best respond to the Erwin, Elizabethton and North Carolina areas after the […]

Tennessee introduces new in-game tradition as the Vols defeated the Florida Gators in overtime on Saturday night.

Youth football programs from around the area came together at Unaka High School in Elizabethton, Tennessee on Friday, pitching in to help Helene victims. Children who live in areas affected by Helene got back to the gridiron after the recent flooding damaged local fields and equipment. All proceeds from Friday's...

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A former Sullivan County deputy court clerk has been indicted after she allegedly tampered with government records. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), a Sullivan County Grand Jury returned a 10-count indictment against Valerie L. Greene on Wednesday, charging her with the following: Greene’s charges stem from an […]

By C.Y. Peters Get ready for some Halloween fun in Elizabethton as Rocky Top Garage Doors, located at 401 Hatcher Lane, hosts a special Trunk or Treat event on Monday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mitch Parlier and his family are excited to welcome the community for this festive celebration. They’ve loaded up […] The post Trunk or Treat coming to Rocky Top Garage Doors on October 28 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.

ELK PARK, N.C. — A family that’s lived in Elk Park for nearly 100 years is calling their son a hero for braving through Hurricane Helene with his grandparents and guiding them to safety. Video above: Rossen Reports: Do this before donating to hurricane relief charities. A mudslide...

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Sullivan County grand jury cleared a former sergeant with the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) of criminal wrongdoing. On May 17, Daniel Horne resigned from his position with the KPD due to an investigation into an alleged inappropriate photo. According to court documents, a grand jury determined there was no […]

The Boyd Foundation, which consists of board members Jenny and Randy Boyd, their sons Thomas and Harrison Boyd, and daughter-in-law Lindsey Boyd, has donated funds for the ongoing hurricane relief efforts in East Tennessee counties impacted by the Sept. 27 storm.

According to a blog post by NASA, the comet is named ATLAS and was first discovered in 2023 as its orbit approached the inner solar system.

BOONE, N.C. (WBTV) - Boone has mostly reopened to the public after experiencing catastrophic impacts from Hurricane Helene. On Friday, Oct. 11, town officials sent a notice thanking utility and construction crews for their “tireless work” in helping the area largely recover. “Residents in the High Country always...

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Actresses Alexa PenaVega and Taylor Dooley from the movie franchises “Spy Kids” and “Sharkboy and Lavagirl” served meals alongside The Salvation Army on Thursday in Mountain City. The pair worked with The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team to assist in relief efforts after Hurricane Helene. PenaVega and Dooley […]

LIMESTONE, Tenn. — David Crockett Birthplace State Park, a beloved historic site in East Tennessee, is closed indefinitely due to severe damage caused by unprecedented flooding following Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) confirmed that the park near Limestone has been rendered "unusable" after floodwaters devastated vital facilities and infrastructure.

People from all across our region lined up on State Street for TriPride on Friday, the nation's only pride parade in two states at once. It was followed by a festival in Cumberland Square Park. It featured live performances, vendors, local churches, health services, and food trucks. TriPride this year...

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Johnson City Public Works will mill and pave portions of South Roan Street from Buffalo Street to Quarry Road beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15. During construction, South Roan Street will have temporary lane closures impacting traffic daily between 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The estimated completion date is Friday, Oct. 25, or until related work is completed. Drivers […] The post Lane closures planned for milling, paving on South Roan appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.

In the heart of Erwin, Tennessee, a beacon of hope emerged as the first shipment of vital supplies for hurricane victims arrived at the Cajun Navy warehouse. This critical delivery marks a significant step in the community’s journey toward recovery, showcasing the power of collective action in the face of adversity.

JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Cranberry Festival is an annual tradition in Shady Valley, Tennessee. But this year, questions arose as to whether or not the festival would go on. “We’ve had a lot of people ask us because they were really concerned,” said Becky Cretsinger, a volunteer with the festival. “Part of our […]

The season is "done for" before ever really starting at Fender's Farm in Washington County, Tennessee, where the brief and spooky agritourism opportunities farm owners rely on each fall have been spoiled by the real-life horror of Sept. 27 when Hurricane Helene caused the Nolichucky River to overflow, ravaging farm fields, equipment and infrastructure. Owners Bonnie and Carroll Fender, who began building on the property in 1984, are in their 70s now. Considering all the canceled field...

By Ivan Sanders Star Correspondent While the focus of flood relief from Hurricane Helene has been centered on Carter County, the devastation has extended far beyond the area, affecting regions across Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Recognizing the need for assistance in areas such as Newport, Chimney Rock, and Asheville, N.C., as well as Damascus, […] The post Elizabethton High School SGA raising funds for Hurricane Helene victims appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.