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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The parents of two victims involved in a now-complete assault investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) at Daniel Boone High School have filed an appeal. In February, the TBI determined a former Daniel Boone High School football player inappropriately touched and assaulted two of his teammates. The teen […] → Read More
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)- Traveling from Colonial Heights to the Niswonger Children’s Network Pediatric Emergency Room in Johnson City feels like a lifetime if your child is critically ill. Luckily for many, Indian Path Community Hospital in Kingsport offers a closer-to-home option. “When I first came here, I liked it because when I felt sick and […] → Read More
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL)- A luxury resort is well on its way to introducing even more people to the beauty of Unicoi County. Come next year, 300 acres of largely untouched wilderness will be home to 16 couples-only accommodations atop the secluded Coffee Ridge. “Unicoi County is one of the best-kept secrets in the south. It […] → Read More
CHUCKEY, Tenn. (WJHL)- Does your workplace need a little pick-me-up with a unique visitor? How about a baby goat? Tammy Stanton with the Funny Farm in Greeneville stopped by First at Four Wednesday to discuss their new “Baby Goat Deliveries” and to introduce “Peppermint” and “Patty.” Starting Feb. 13, the Funny Farm will bring their […] → Read More
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Donald Wells spoke on camera for the first time since he was released from jail three months ago. An Amber Alert for his daughter, Summer Wells, remains active 19 months after it was first issued. “We have to prepare ourselves for a worst-case scenario. You know, we could always hope […] → Read More
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The man accused of firing the shots that killed a 19-year-old Kingsport man on New Year’s Day at the Monarch Apartments complex appeared in court Tuesday, and new witnesses shared details in the alleged crime. Dae’Vo Amir Jennings Worrell arrived in Washington County General Sessions Court around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday […] → Read More
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has completed its investigation into assault allegations by members of the Daniel Boone High School football team and has now passed the findings on to the district attorney. A TBI spokesperson told News Channel 11 Tuesday that the bureau’s investigation into allegations of physical and […] → Read More
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — As lawmakers reconvene for the General Assembly in Nashville, the controversial third-grade retention law has been a hot topic and is now considered to be urgent as the testing season looms. The law was passed late last session and says a student in the third grade shall not be promoted to […] → Read More
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – YMCAs across the region have opened up their showers for those impacted by the water issues in Jonesborough. Several of those without water traveled to the Unicoi County YMCA Thursday morning and brought jugs and containers with them. Roughly 20-30 people were able to shower as Jonesborough works to restore […] → Read More
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — With bitterly cold temperatures set to hit the region in the coming days, emergency crews are expecting an uptick in calls. “We expect to be on I-26 most of the weekend and the state does a good job trying to clear and pre-treat as much as they can but we’ll […] → Read More
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- As arctic temperatures are set to hit the region later in the week- experts say now is the time to make sure your home is ready to keep you warm. “If the outdoor unit is not running, the indoor unit may be running but it may be using all of your […] → Read More
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Temperatures are dropping as we head into the holiday weekend with highs in the teens and lows in the single digits. Wind chills will be as low as -20 Friday night. Half of all home heating fires happen between December and February, the coldest months of the year. HVAC units […] → Read More
Megan Boswell had been set to face a jury trial in February 2023; however, in a court hearing Wednesday, her trial was delayed and set to Feb. 3, 2025. → Read More
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- People follow them, line up for hours to see them, and marvel at the Budweiser Clydesdales. The horses, trainers, and of course the dalmatians have been in Johnson City since Monday ahead of a busy week of parades and one-horse shows. “It’s probably the best phone call I get to make […] → Read More
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – New motions have been filed in the Summer Wells Reward Fund lawsuit. The Church Hill Rescue Squad filed the lawsuit on June 30, 2022 asking for a judge to determine who gets the $40,305.47 of the Summer Wells Reward Fund. Summer’s parents, Don and Candus Wells, have been added as defendants […] → Read More
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)- Last year we told you about one woman and her mission to provide a Christmas to remember for students at Happy Valley Elementary School. Mariah Walker is back at it again hoping to provide a Merry Christmas to local children who might not get one otherwise. She stopped by First at Four […] → Read More
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL)- The Unicoi County Emergency Medical Services received a gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award for its efforts in recruiting, hiring and retaining military veterans as employees. “Unicoi Co. is ranked number 11 in the state of Tennessee for population density that is veterans,” said Chief Adam Copas. “For it’s EMS agency to receive […] → Read More
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)- As COVID numbers continue to fluctuate two years into the pandemic- people are still dealing with lingering effects from the virus. “We started recognizing that they were having longer-term issues. Our specialty was kind of entered into the equation as a specialist that might be able to handle all these other kinds […] → Read More
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Vol fans are probably still pinching themselves over the end of a 15-year losing streak to Alabama. Saturday’s win was emotional and for those who were there experiencing it in person was almost indescribable. “Out of all the games I’ve ever been to, this was the best one I’ve ever […] → Read More
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Following Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s decision to pause gender-affirming surgeries for minors, Tri-Cities representatives are promising legislati… → Read More