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Police: Pedestrian and Dog Both Killed in Hit and Run
Kingsport Police say a man walking a dog in a neighborhood was hit and killed by a vehicle Thursday evening.Police say it happened around 6:20 PM on Riverport R → Read More
VSP: Driver of pickup injured in crash on Interstate 81 in Washington County
Update: The driver of a pickup truck was taken to Johnson City Medical Center Wednesday following a crash on Interstate 81 near Glade Spring, according to Virgi → Read More
Road to Recovery: Recovery houses in Tri-Cities help residents overcome drug addiction
WCYB NBC 5 Bristol and WEMT Fox 39 Greeneville offer local and national news reporting, sports, and weather forecasts to viewers in the Tennessee, Virginia Tri-Cities area including Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City. → Read More
New Details: Man arrested with woman's body in car
A North Carolina man has been charged with abuse of a corpse after a woman’s body was found in a large storage tote in is car. According to court documents obtained by News 5, the investigation began when Kingsport woman called Kingsport police to report what she thought was a homicide. She told police she had been talking to Michael Cadogan of Whiteville, North Carolina for five years via… → Read More
Town of Grundy closing flood gates, many Southwest Virginia roads flooded
Drivers are urged to use caution Monday morning across much of Southwest Virginia. News 5 has confirmed the Town of Grundy is closing the flood gates near the courthouse. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office said town officials took the action as a safety measure. The sheriff’s office said it is rare that officials have to close the gates. “Maybe once a year when there is heavy rainfall,” a… → Read More
Road to Recovery: Jonesborough woman honors lives of those lost to COVID-19
The pain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic runs deep in our community. Those who have lost loved ones and the health care workers who have cared for those loved know it all too well. But members of the community are also hurting. Preston Ayres shows us a Jonesborough woman's display honoring the lives lost. Any family or healthcare worker wishing to leave a message on a flag is urged to send an… → Read More
Road to Recovery: How storytelling can be therapeutic
WCYB NBC 5 Bristol and WEMT Fox 39 Greeneville offer local and national news reporting, sports, and weather forecasts to viewers in the Tennessee, Virginia Tri-Cities area including Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City. → Read More
Greene County Fair canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Greene County Fair is latest summer event to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Greene County Fair board of directors made the decision after talking with state and local health officials. Fair officials determined maintaining social distancing requirement during this year's event, which was set for July 27-August 2, would almost impossible. They say decision was made in the… → Read More
VDH reports 3 new local COVID-19 cases, 13,535 statewide
The Virginia Department of Health has released new COVID-19 case numbers Monday morning. The state is now reporting 13,535 confirmed cases. Monday's numbers show a 565 increase over Sunday. There have now been 458 COVID-19-related deaths in Virginia, up 10 from Sunday. The state has now tested 80,180 people for COVID-19. There are three new cases locally with one each being reported in Buchanan,… → Read More
VDH: More than 200 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 6,889 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday morning. The latest data is a 389 case increase from Wednesday. The state has recorded 208 deaths, which 13 more than Wednesday. There were three new cases reported locally in Wise County. All other local numbers remain the same. → Read More
VDH: 41 more deaths related to COVID-19 in Virginia reported in last 24 hours
There are now 195 COVID-19-related deaths in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health. New data released Wednesday morning shows 41 more deaths were reported over the last 24 hours. Statewide there are now 6,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Virginia. Wednesday's numbers show a 329 case increase over Tuesday. There was only one new case reported locally and it was in Wise County. → Read More
VDH: Confirmed COVID-19 cases climb to 4,509 in Virginia, 121 deaths reported
Numbers released Friday morning from the Virginia Department of Health show 4,509 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Friday's totals are a 467 increase in the last 24 hours. Virginia has recorded 121 deaths. Most of the cases remain in Northern Virginia. There are currently 1,238 people hospitalized either with confirmed cases of COVID-19 or are waiting test results according to the Virginia Hospital… → Read More
School bus driver charged with DUI after crash in Greene County
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a Greene County school bus driver was driving under the influence when she crashed her school bus Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened just after 3:30 p. m. on Mount Carmel Road in Mosheim. According to the THP report, there were five students on board at the time. No one was hurt. The report says the bus went off the right side of the road, up an embankment,… → Read More
Road to Recovery: Local program hailed as national model for addicted babies
After noticing a dramatic increase in the number of babies born exposed to drugs, Niswonger Children's Hospital staff began looking ways to help the entire family. The hospital formed a partnership with Families Free to offer services to the mothers while their babies are still in the hospital. The program known as Families Thrive has been so successful is now being referred to as national best… → Read More
Caller who reported child in river arrested
The man who Carter County authorities say reported seeing a child in the Watauga River last week has been arrested. 32-year-old Landon Wayne Garland was arrested Wednesday by sheriff's deputies on two charges related to violating the Tennessee Child Sex Offender Registry laws. According to sheriff's department reports, Garland was arrested without incident Wednesday at a home on Lovers Lane.… → Read More
Juveniles Accused of Stealing Motorcycles
A break-in at a local motorcycle dealership lands two juveniles in jail. Police were called to Jim’s Motorcycle Sales on West Market Street in Johnson City. Officers say the juveniles broke into the business and stole five motorcycles. Investigators say both left the scene on motorcycles. They were found riding them a short time later. Three other motorcycles were found near the business. Both… → Read More
A family to love Harley: SW Virginia teen dreams of being adopted
"Instant Family" opened in theaters over the weekend. The movie paints a fun comedic story about foster parenting and the instant family it brings. In the real world, some 48-hundred children make up the Virginia foster care system. But just like the movies, you can make a difference in the life of a child by opening your home. Harley is a 14-year-old with a big heart. He likes to joke around at… → Read More
Emory and Henry issues "Shelter In Place"
Emory and Henry College issued a "shelter in place. "The school posted the following message Tuesday morning on its website, "a potentially armed, male person might be on campus from an incident in Glade. Please shelter in place until we send an all clear. "According to the Washington County, VA Sheriff's Office, a vehicle was stolen from a gas station near Exit 29 in Glade Spring. The vehicle… → Read More
Honor Flight: Helping heal decades of pain
Two wars remembered very differently.Those who fought in World War II are called the Greatest Generation, while veterans from the Korean War often feel their fight has been forgotten.This stop is the heart of the mission for Honor Flight Northeast Tennesse → Read More
Honor Flight: Local Veterans' Journey To DC
Honor Flight Northeast Tennessee is dedicated to helping Tri-Cities area war veterans, mostly from World War II and Korean War, travel to Washington, D.C. to see memorials built in their honor.On this crisp, spring morning, 19 local veterans board a bus he → Read More