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    Hostage taker shot in Spruce Pine, NC

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    A man is now in custody following a hostage situation in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. WLOS-TV reports the suspect was shot by authorities on the scene and was taken to Mission Hospital in Asheville. More>>

    2 dead in drugstore shooting in east TN

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    Authorities say two people were killed and two more wounded in a shooting at a drugstore in East Tennessee. More>>

    Census bureau workers in the Tri-Cities

    For more information on the U.S. Census Bureau and the surveys they conduct, please feel free to call 1-800-262-4236. More>>

    Johnson City church collecting donations for OK tornado victims

    You can drop off donations at the church Monday - Friday from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. More>>

    Boy Scouts vote on policy toward openly gay boys

    In one of their most dramatic choices in a century, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday on whether to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading youth... More>>

    NC mother has son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts

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    A North Carolina mother had her son arrested for allegedly stealing her Pop-Tarts. More>>

    Storm winds damage trees, power lines and homes in Hawkins Co.

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    The National Weather Service is heading to Hawkins County this afternoon to survey damage from Wednesday's storms.
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    Identity of woman found dead revealed in mushroom lab case

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    The investigation into the death of a 24-year-old Washington County, TN woman has opened the doors to an elaborate drug operation. More>>

    Still no sign of missing Big Stone Gap man, family offers reward

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    A family needs your help finding Terry Bishop and they are offering an undisclosed reward for direct tips in locating him.
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    Kroger teaming up with Red Cross to help tornado victims

    Kroger is working with the Red Cross to provide aid for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Customers can make donations at any Kroger store in the Mid-Atlantic region. "This is an opportunity for our More>>

    What was it? Rotating cloud races across Tri-Cities Video included

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    Thousands saw it as a storm passed over the Tri-Cities - a massive rotating cloud with churning dark gray waves in the sky? Video from News Channel 11's Ted Overbay shows the cloud from the vantage point. More>>

    TONIGHT @ 6P: Unsolved Murder, Unbelievable Mistake

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    This investigation has spanned three Sullivan County sheriff's. So why did most of the file disappear? Who might be to blame? And what is the current sheriff's administration doing to reconstruct the case and try and solve it? More>>

    Potential bad weather will move Bristol's Full Moon Jam indoors tonight

    Bad weather won't stop tonight's Full Moon Jam in downtown Bristol, but it will move the event indoors. More>>

    Audit: Utility employee stole $44K in public fund, buys herself a washing machine Video included

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    A former utility company employee is accused of stealing more than $44,000 from water utilities in Elizabethton and Carter County. A Carter County grand jury indicted Lori Beth Feaster last week on charges More>>

    Residents encouraged to enroll in historic cancer study

    Participants can schedule an appointment by visiting www.cps3northeasttn.org for Tennessee, or www.cps3swva.org for Virginia, or call 1-888-604-5888
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    Children and teens invited to ETSU Summer Renaissance Camps

    East Tennessee State University's Office of Professional Development invites children ages six and up to participate in Renaissance Child camps this summer.
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    State of the Arts weekend celebration in Bristol June 14-16

    Once again, Bristol will be alive with the arts for a special State of the Arts Weekend on June 14–16, coordinated by the Believe in Bristol Arts & Entertainment District Steering Committee.
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    10 Things to Know for Today

    By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: More>>

    Sharks off South Carolina coast Video included

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    From early summer to the winter of 2012 Horry County had a string of shark sightings and possible attacks. There are many reasons people come into contact with these ocean predators, but an expert at Ripley's More>>

    Body found in wooded area off HWY 11W in Bristol Video included

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    News Channel 11 has learned a body has been found in a wooded area off Highway 11 West in Bristol, TN. That's near the intersection of Highway 126.
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    Day 1: News Channel 11 viewers donate $18K for tornado relief

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    A live telethon on News Channel 11 Wednesday brought in $18,755 for tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma. Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee took the calls during News Channel More>>

    Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B Video included

    The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the... More>>

    Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

    As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>

    Cruise industry announces passenger bill of rights

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    The cruise industry is announcing the adoption of a passenger bill of rights. The Cruise Lines International Association, which represents 25 major cruise companies, says the bill of rights... More>>

    Tuesday night rain leads to flooding in Hampton, TN. Officials worried more flooding is on the way.

    Heavy rains carried debris down from the mountain, blocking drainage systems and roads. More>>

    Rep. Lundberg to introduce open container bill again Video included

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    Public works directors and legislators in the region agree that the roads are in major need of repair. But, transportation funding issues mean a fix is not going to happen anytime soon. More>>

    Click here to see viewer images of flash flooding in the Tri-Cities. This is a photo of a cars in high waters on Tusculum Boulevard in Greene County, TN on May 22.
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    Former McLeod employee says family is owed thousands in back pay, clinic says no

    Two former McLeod Cancer and Blood Center employees say they are owed a combined $56,000 in back pay. It's the latest development in the ongoing saga surrounding the cancer clinic. Since Dr. William Kincaid More>>

    Washington County, VA braces for more rain

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    News Channel 11 continues team coverage with Washington County, Virginia, bracing for another round of intense storms after several areas fell victim to heavy flooding. Crews are on a standby basis, with More>>

    Kingsport Carousel Project to be housed at Farmer's Market

    The carousel will include 33 platform animals, including a dragon, giraffe, Siamese cat, a frog and wolf, along with plenty of horses. More>>

    Water outage will impact some in Carter County on Thursday

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    Some people in Carter County will be without water tomorrow (Thursday, May 23) due to repair work. More>>

    $51 thousand dollars stolen from animal shelter

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    The state of Tennessee says an employee concealed more than $51 thousand dollars stolen from an animal shelter. More>>

    Kingsport Fire Department urges residents to be safe during grilling season

    The Kingsport Fire Department would like to remind you to begin your grilling season with fire safety in mind. More>>

    One lane I81 South closed in Greene County

    The Tennessee Highway Patrol is working a crash on Interstate 81 in Greene County between the Fall Branch and Jearoldstown Rd. exists. One lane of traffic is closed in the southbound lanes. According More>>

    10 Things to Know for Today

    By The Associated press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: More>>

    Election upset in Bristol; Phillips & Wells win in Kingsport and Bluff City Video included

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    Election results are in after a day of voting in Sullivan County. In Kingsport, voters re-elected Dennis Phillips as Mayor, defeating challenger Gary Lane.   More>>

    Husband and wife accused of stealing neighbor's farm equipment Video included

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    The Carter County Sheriff's Office arrested a Myrtle Beach, S.C. woman in a theft case featured in News Channel 11's "Monday's Most Wanted." The investigation involved the theft of thousands of dollars More>>

    Storm damage, flooding reported in the Tri-Cities region

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    Local emergency dispatchers say there is flooding and storm damage in a few different parts of the Tri-Cities region as storms move through the area. More>>

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