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Johnson City woman in critical condition after I-26 crash
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City woman is in critical condition after she was ejected from a car during a crash on I-26 Tuesday morning. According to the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-26 westbound near mile marker 18.2. The woman was driving a 2003 Pontiac […] → Read More
Bays Mountain announces official license plate
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — People can now show their support for Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium in an unique way by preordering an official license plate, Kingsport officials announced. The plate, designed by Cassy Rose, depicts a red and orange sunrise over a blue forested Bays Mountain and reads ‘Friends of Bays’ at the bottom. […] → Read More
Bristol PD: 11 arrested, allegedly sought illicit sex from minors
A two-day undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in Northeast Tennessee resulted in 11 arrests. → Read More
‘Oldest and largest’ kangaroo rat fossil discovered by ETSU scientist
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new species of kangaroo rat was discovered in Oregon by an East Tennessee State University (ETSU) scientist. This new species, discovered at a fossil site in Oregon, is named Aurimys xeros, which means ‘ear mouse from dry habitats.’ Found at a site that preserves an ecosystem that is about […] → Read More
Lebanon, Va. woman sentenced to 19 years in prison on drug charges
LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) — A Lebanon woman was sentenced to 19 years in prison on numerous drug distribution and firearm charges. According to a release from Commonwealth Attorney Zachary Stoots, Wanda Miranda Edmondson, 38, was sentenced for the following on March 7: Stoots presented evidence at a hearing last summer that Edmondson reportedly sold methamphetamine […] → Read More
ETSU: All suspects in custody after alleged armed robbery near campus
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennesse State University (ETSU) issued an emergency alert Wednesday afternoon telling people to shelter in place at Buc Ridge after a reported ‘dangerous situation.’ According to the university, the ‘dangerous situation’ stemmed from an alleged armed robbery near campus. The alert was issued at 12:58 p.m. It stated the […] → Read More
KPD issues scam alert, callers claim to be police officers
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) has issued a scam alert after citizens received calls from people claiming to be police officers. “During the course of their official duties, officers and other employees of the KPD often do have reason to contact citizens via phone; however, they would NEVER attempt to solicit […] → Read More
Carter County man charged with first-degree murder appears in court
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Carter County man accused of killing his wife and burning her body in a vehicle last year appeared in court on Tuesday. Brandon Carrier appeared in Carter County Criminal Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to violation of community corrections relating to previous theft charges not related to the […] → Read More
TDOT: Traffic alert issued for Washington/Sullivan Co. routes
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has issued a special traffic alert for several local counties. Starting Monday, March 6, and Wednesday, March 8, an oversized load will travel from Knoxville to Kingsport from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. The traffic alert will reportedly affect Washington, Sullivan, Greene, Knox, Jefferson […] → Read More
Boones Creek Holy Taco a step closer to Johnson City annexation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Tri-Cities restaurant got one step closer to being annexed into Johnson City on Thursday. The Johnson City Commission approved the first reading to annex Holy Taco’s Boones Creek location, meaning the restaurant would get city services like wastewater, solid waste collection and code enforcement. Holy Taco at Boones Creek […] → Read More
Niswonger Children’s Network Radiothon kicks off Thursday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The 11th year for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon kicked off Thursday morning. The event has raised more than $3 million for Niswonger Children’s Hospital. For the 2023 event, the money goes to support the capital campaign “Hope Rising.” Ballad Health Foundation has already secured $23 million for the capital […] → Read More
Jackson Theatre renovations still underway
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jonesborough town leaders received an update on renovations to the historic Jackson Theatre on Wednesday. In May 2023, the Mayor hoped the Theatre would have opened at the end of the year, but work is still underway. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen got a personal tour of the work at […] → Read More
Work continues on Jonesborough water system
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Work continues in Jonesborough to upgrade the town’s water system after a December breakdown. The upgrades were made after roughly 10,000 water customers in Washington County, Tennessee previously lost service due to extreme cold temperatures triggering a chain reaction system failure. The town administrator told News Channel 11 plans are still […] → Read More
Officials: Multiple wrecks close I-81 northbound in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Multiple wrecks at mile marker 26 closed Interstate 81 northbound in Greene County Thursday morning. According to Chief Williamson with the Mosheim Volunteer Fire Department, a single-vehicle crash happened on I-81 northbound at mile marker 26 and while traffic was slowing down for the original wreck, a tractor-trailer reportedly hit […] → Read More
Wise County PSA issues boil water notice for customers
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Wise County Public Service Authority (PSA) has issued a boil water notice for customers as a precaution due to low tank levels. Customers in the Bold Camp Road area, including Right Fork, Meade Fork and McFall Fork are asked to boil water before consumption. Wise County PSA stated a […] → Read More
Knoxville PD: Two arrested in death of Johnson City man
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two men have been arrested after a Feb. 14 shooting in Knoxville left a Johnson City man dead, police say. According to the Knoxville Police Department (KPD), Na’Kelin McAfee, 20, was arrested Sunday night in connection with the shooting and charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. On Feb. 14, […] → Read More
VSP: One dead, one injured after Russell County crash
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — One person is dead and another injured after a crash in Russell County Tuesday. According to Virginia State Police (VSP), a single vehicle crashed in the vicinity of Bear Wallow Road in Russell County shortly after midnight on Tuesday. One person reportedly died at the scene and one was transported […] → Read More
Emory & Henry receives multi-million gift for new Equine Center
EMORY, Va. (WJHL) — A multi-million dollar gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation will name the new Equine Center at Emory & Henry College. The lead gift for the project is in memory of Mr. C.M. “Bill” Gatton, according to Emory & Henry. The Equestrian program at the College has reportedly grown since the transition […] → Read More
Traffic Alert: Abingdon roads closed due to rainfall
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Two roads in Abingdon are closed on Friday morning due to rainfall. According to the Abingdon Police Department (APD), East Main Street from Deadmore Street to Tanner Street is closed and Deadmore Street from Valley Street to East Main Street is closed due to rainfall and flooding impacting the area. The […] → Read More
Missing Weber City woman found dead at residence
WEBER CITY, Va. (WJHL) — The body of a missing Weber City woman was found Monday. The Virginia State Police (VSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Wytheville Field Office responded to a residence in the 1900 Block of Main Street/U.S. Route 23 just before 11 a.m. on Monday. According to the VSP, the remains of Elizabeth […] → Read More