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Man arrested in Tennessee after Mocksville homicide forces teen to hide in home with 1-month-old, sheriff’s office saysWNCT16 HOURS AGO
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Missing Kingsport man found safe, TBI says
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A missing Kingsport man who was at the center of a Silver Alert has been found. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), announced Friday that Robert Stallings, 77, had been found safe. The Silver Alert for Stallings was issued on April 6. At the time, the TBI reported he had not […]
Man arrested in Tennessee after Mocksville homicide forces teen to hide in home with 1-month-old, sheriff’s office says
MOCKSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been arrested a state away after shooting and killing a woman in Mocksville. The Davie County Sheriff’s Office says that they responded to a shooting on Pineville Road just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. According to deputies, an 18-year-old girl called 911 about a shooting at the home, […]
Deadline arrives for Westside Inn residents to vacate
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Friday marked the deadline for residents of the Westside Inn in Kingsport to vacate the premises or face eviction. Those living at the motel were given a letter on March 19 from the operator, telling them they had to leave by April 5. A temporary restraining order was filed by legal […]
Police: Person hit, killed by train in Marion
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – The Marion Police Department is investigating after a person was hit and killed by a train. According to a news release from Marion town spokesperson Ken Heath, officers responded to the train tracks near the Church Street bridge Wednesday morning. Marion Police Chief John Clair reported the person struck by the […]
BrewHaHa, Jurassic Quest, festivals and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — BrewHaha, Jurassic Quest, an art festival and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening in the area from Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21. BrewHaHa Jurassic Quest Kingsport Arts Festival Record Store Day 8 Ball Tournament for Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Education Greeneville Hamfest […]
Sullivan County Commission approves TIF for proposed Hyundai dealership
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Sullivan County Commission unanimously approved a tax increment financing (TIF) plan for a proposed new car dealership on the current Westside Inn property in Kingsport. Friendship Hyundai is under contract to purchase the Westside Inn property on West Stone Drive and plans to demolish the motel and build a new […]
World War II veteran proves 'age is just a number' at Kingsport YMCA on 98th birthday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Dedication, sacrifice and selflessness -- those are just a few words the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA use to describe one of their members. Virgil Peters, a World War II Navy Veteran is often called an inspiration by his family and friends at the YMCA. Peters...
Kingsport pre-school surpasses two goals for St. Jude Trike-A-Thon
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)- A Kingsport pre-school has raised over $7,500 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through its Trike-A-Thon this year. Mountain View Methodist Day School’s original goal was $1,200 but that was surpassed so it was upped to $5,000 before feet even hit the pedals. As of Thursday evening, it’s been upped again to […]
Local utilities to test for ‘forever chemicals’
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL)—Two local utilities say they aren’t worried about a new federal regulation that could require water systems to overhaul their treatment processes. Earlier this month, the Biden administration announced the first-ever regulations on PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. The chemicals, used in many commercial products for their heat and water-resistant […]
Hazardous waste collection event coming up Saturday at Daniel Boone High School
GRAY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Northeast Tennessee residents will have a chance to get rid of household hazardous waste on Saturday. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will have a mobile collection site set up at Daniel Boone High School in Gray. Household hazardous waste materials are considered flammable,...
Kingsport Senior Center celebrates 5,000 active members for the first time
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Kingsport Senior Center, where the fun begins at 50, is celebrating 5,000 active members on its roster, the center announced in a release on Wednesday. The 5,000-member roster is the largest in the Senior Center’s history. The center said in the release that this milestone did not come without commitment. […]
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