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Kingsport man sentenced to life in prison for role in fentanyl overdose death
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Kingsport man was sentenced to serve life in prison on Monday for his role in a fentanyl overdose death, according to a release from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville. Terrance Lamont Hines, 42, was sentenced for the December 2020 death of a 52-year-old […]
Support if you need legal help in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES (WCYB) — If you need some legal advice but can't afford an attorney, there are some local events offering free assistance that you may want to know about. For those who need help in Tennessee, here are some events hosted by Legal Aid of East Tennessee:. 1. The...
Symphony of the Mountains presenting “The Unicorn’s Birthday” this weekend
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Symphony of the Mountains is back with another show this weekend, with performances all across the region. “The Unicorn’s Birthday” is an all-ages show with the aim of introducing children to symphony music. Rick McVey and Sheila Armentrout joined Good Morning Tri-Cities with all the details on how to enjoy […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Panthers survive and advance
CHURCH HILL — The Church Hill Lady Panthers kept their season alive with a 10-9 win over Indian Trail on Wednesday, May 1, in the losers’ bracket of the Area 1-AA softball tournament. They’ll continue to fight for survival with an elimination game on Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City. A second elimination game would follow at 7:30 p.m. as they try to work their way back into contention. Liberty Ball sent Church Hill into the losers’ bracket with...
New program in Sullivan Co. covers adoption, medical costs for adopted senior pets
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Sullivan County Humane Society launched a new program aimed at incentivizing the adoption of senior pets. Funded by an anonymous donor, the Silver Whiskers Program (SWIP), will cover adoption fees and up to $1,000 per year in non-routine veterinary expenses at Kingsport’s Andes-Straley Veterinary Hospital. Petworks Executive Director Michelle […]
Tennessee lawmakers vote to ease fourth-grade retention law
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — On the last day of their session this year, Tennessee lawmakers voted to change how fourth graders can be retained based on their TCAP scores. The bill is now awaiting Governor Bill Lee’s signature. An estimated six thousand 4th graders across the state, fifty-five in Kingsport, were in danger of automatic […]
Former Bristol educational assistant charged with exploiting minor
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – A former educational assistant and assistant coach in the Bristol Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) system has been accused of using an electronic device to exploit a minor. Jason Milhorn was indicted in Sullivan County on Feb. 28 on the charge of exploitation of a minor by electronic means. According to the […]
How To Arrange And Style Coffee Table Books, According To Designers
Coffee table books (all books, really) have long been a decorating essential for interior designers. They’re a simple, accessible way to bring height, personality, color, and texture to a space, and there’s certainly no shortage of options. The question is, how do you make them look perfectly curated—eclectic, but also intentional? We tapped a few southern designers for their tips, as well as their go-to book recs.
Person flown to burn unit following outbuilding fire in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One person was flown to a burn unit following a structure fire in Sullivan County on Sunday afternoon. According to East Sullivan County Fire Department Assistant Chief Matt Kegley, the structure fire took place on Emmett Road off Highway 421, and the call to respond came in at 12:08 p.m. […]
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