Jessica Fuller
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Johnson City, TN, United States
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Local boutique expands to new location in The Mall at Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – There’s a little more elbow room at Pretty As a Peach Boutique as the store opened its expanded location at The Mall at Johnson City on Friday. Store employees and members of the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce joined boutique owner Whitney Babel in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning. […] → Read More
“It was always about the kids.” Family remembers Johnson County educator who died from COVID-19
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Anywhere you go in Johnson County, you’ll hear a story about Martine Hope. For some, that name is tied to a memory at the Hope homefront, playing in the sun on a Friday afternoon. Others remember the stern yet kind teacher’s aid who worked with special education students at Johnson […] → Read More
Monthly COVID-19 death record set Friday in Northeast Tenn.
(WJHL) – Friday set a montly record for the number of deaths reported in one month, breaking a previous record less than halfway through November. The Tennessee Department of Health has reported 85 deaths in northeast Tennessee counties in November as of data reported on Friday, breaking September’s record of 82 deaths reported for the […] → Read More
Presidential pets to return to White House for first time in 4 years
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJHL) – President-elect Joe Biden is bringing one thing back to the White House: The First Dogs of the United States. President Donald Trump left the job of first pet vacant for the past four years, breaking a long-held tradition of bringing presidential pets to The White House. This will be 12-year-old Champ’s […] → Read More
“Heroism at its best”: Teen recognized for stopping active shooter in Washington County, Va.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Two months ago, 16-year-old Michael Bishop made a decision to act. A man entered his home on Peaceful Valley Road in the early morning on Aug. 29, and began shooting, officials reported. After calling the police, Bishop restrained the gunman until Washington County deputies arrived at the scene, saving the […] → Read More
Earth Fare to reopen in Johnson City next month
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After closing 10 months ago, Earth Fare will reopen its doors in Johnson City in early December, a spokesperson with the company told News Channel 11 on Thursday. Earth Fare, Inc. announced in February the company was shutting the doors of all Earth Fare stores in the country after filing […] → Read More
Haunted Tri-Cities: Newport building linked to tragedy, haunting and a conspiracy
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Perched in the middle of Newport, the Cocke County Memorial Building harbors nearly a century of history within its walls as one of the oldest buildings in the small town of less than 7,000 people. Decades of community events followed the building’s construction in the early 1930s. Veterans with American Legion […] → Read More
Bristol, Va., man suspected in armed robbery last month arrested, police say
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – Bristol, Virginia, police say a man suspected in an armed robbery last month has been arrested after a weekslong manhunt. Officers with the Bristol, Virginia, Police Department arrested 31-year-old Bobby Lawhorne on Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery reported last month. On Sept. 21, Bristol police responded to reports of […] → Read More
Students join police for ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at Elizabethton High School
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Students and police officers met at Elizabethton High School on Thursday for “Coffee with a Cop.” Students were able to ask questions and talk to officers about concerns they have in the community. The goal of the event was to break down the barriers between police and the citizens they serve. “Coffee with a Cop” was first launched in Hawthorne, California in 2011. → Read More
Deputies: Intoxicated woman in broken-down vehicle arrested for driving under the influence, failed to complete sobriety test
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hawkins County deputies arrested a Rogersville woman Tuesday night after she failed to complete a sobriety test. Deputies said in a police report that they responded to a call about a broken-down vehicle with two intoxicated women inside on Highway 346 in Surgoinsville. Upon arrival, deputies addressed the driver, Leslie […] → Read More
‘Bristol Backs the Blue’ event canceled due to protest concerns, ‘potential for violence’
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — An event to show support for law enforcement has been canceled due to concerns about protesters and the “potential for violence.” The Bristol, Virginia Republican Committee announced Wednesday evening that it has canceled the Bristol VA/TN Backs the Blue Rally that was scheduled to take place Saturday at the Bristol sign […] → Read More
Wooden benches with blocks replaced with metal benches to ‘compliment the other improvements’ in downtown Kingsport
KINGPSORT, Tenn. (WJHL)- A group of wooden benches with blocks to prevent the homeless from sleeping on them have been removed from a downtown Kingsport park. News Channel 11 first reported in September 2019 when the blocks were added to benches in Glen Bruce Park, the Greenbelt in Kingsport and other public spaces. The decision to install […] → Read More
Dollywood hits capacity, suspends entry until further notice
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Dollywood suspended entrance to the park on Wednesday, citing restrictions to park capacity via Tennessee Pledge guidelines. The park’s Twitter account notified guests of the suspension and that entry would be reopened later in the day as guest exit flow allows. Those with a dated ticket will still be allowed […] → Read More
Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol not on 2021 NHRA schedule
(WJHL) – National Hot Rod Association officials announced the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule for 2021, with Bristol Motor Speedway’s Thunder Valley Nationals notably missing from the lineup. The schedule details dates for 16 stops along the tour. The Thunder Valley Nationals usually run Father’s Day weekend. The NHRA schedule has no racing […] → Read More
‘It was surreal’: Abingdon woman wins $500K in Virginia Lottery scratcher game
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL)- Virginia Lottery officials announced an Abingdon, Virginia woman that bought a scratch-off ticket “on a whim” ended up with a $500,000 prize. Glenna Holmes won the prize by playing a scratcher game she picked up at Jimbo’s One Stop on Cummings Street in Abingdon. According to lottery officials, Holmes is retired and said she […] → Read More
Hawkins County deputies detonate 2 bombs citizen finds under house
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Hawkins County resident told deputies he found two home-made explosives under a home he recently purchased. The homeowner was checking wiring under his newly-purchased home when he came across a drill case, according to the police report. He took the case to the porch, the report said, opened it […] → Read More
VDH: 29 new COVID-19 cases in SWVA; no new deaths reported
RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL)- The Virginia Department of Health reported 144,439 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth on Monday. VDH is reporting 8,118 probable cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed and probable cases to 152,557. VDH said there have been 3,063 confirmed coronavirus-related deaths across the state along with 213 probable COVID-19 […] → Read More
Monday marks last day to register to vote for Tennesseans
(WJHL) – Tennesseans planning to cast a ballot for the Nov. 3 election must be registered to vote by the end of the day. Monday marks the final day to register to vote in Tennessee. Tennessee citizens can register online at votetn.com or register in person at a local election commission. Early voting in Tennessee […] → Read More
Business restrictions, gatherings to be lifted in most Tennessee counties
NASHVILLE, TENN. (WJHL) – Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that he plans to lift business restrictions in the 89 counties that the state health department governs. A press release from Governor Lee’s office said he signed Executive Order 63 on Tuesday, which removes “remaining restrictions on businesses and gathering sizes” in the 89 counties run […] → Read More
Non-compliant fans pose challenge for high school football officials trying to follow COVID-19 regulations
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – As area high schools make a cautious return to the football field this season, enforcement of COVID-19 regulations presents a challenge to local high school athletics officials. David Crockett High School, South Greene High School and Sullivan Central High School received letters from the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association this month, […] → Read More