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BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A former Sullivan County deputy court clerk accused of tampering with government records has been charged, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. According to TBI agents, Valerie Greene, while working as a deputy court clerk, used her position on two different occasions to unlawfully...

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...

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

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.

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 […]

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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.

The Johnson City Police Department is excited to announce the 10th annual Shop with a Cop program will be held Wednesday, Dec.11. A partnership between JCPD and Johnson City Schools, Shop with a Cop pairs law enforcement officers with elementary school children in need. The night begins with dinner at Wild Wing Café followed by […] The post JCPD accepting applications for Shop with a Cop appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.

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.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be set up at Fender’s Farm to help people apply for assistance. Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams will be set up from 2 – 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Fender’s Farm (254 Highway 107, Jonesborough) has served as a hub for supply […]

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.

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 […]

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...

BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — The TriPride Parade and Festival returned to Bristol on Saturday, where visitors celebrated Pride in two states at once. This year’s theme was “Color Appalachia with Pride!” and featured a one-of-a-kind coloring book for purchase. Headlining performances included LaLa Ri and Maddy Morphosis from RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Sarah Potenza from […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – ETSU football twice found itself trailing by two scores at home on Saturday against conference foe, Samford. But, some timely big-hitting pass plays and suffocating second-half defense led the Bucs to rally for a 31-28 victory. The Blue and Gold started with the first possession of the game and wasted […]

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.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Hurricane Helene led to destruction and devastation across the Tri-Cities region, and several are left with questions as to how their lives will be going forward. On Oct. 17, News Channel 11 will host Hope After Helene, a town hall on-air and online to answer questions about recovery and the […]

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Bristol Motor Speedway is serving as the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center, coordinating donations and delivering them to local communities. Crews there say they need winter clothes, heaters, and propane as the weather cools. The biggest need, however, is for more volunteers. The relief center...

Over 500 soldiers with the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division on Tuesday fanned out from the mission support site at the Greeneville Municipal Airport to assist in disaster relief efforts in the storm-struck regions of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Kentucky. “We are operating a Mission Support Site...