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    G.C. Matlock and Tennessee Skyline to play June 21 at Music on the Square in Jonesborough

    The sounds of bluegrass will fill the air on Friday night June 21st at Jonesborough's Music on the Square.
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    Greeneville's 4th of July parade to feature special float from Gatlinburg

    Greeneville's Fourth of July Parade will feature a special entry from the "First July Fourth Parade in the Nation."
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    TBI: Women more likely family violence victims

    A new study of domestic violence in Tennessee last year found women were nearly two times more likely to be victimized than men and children were the victims in 16 percent of all family violence cases. More>>

    Storm Team 11 Forecast: Sun and clouds, a few T-Storms

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    Warm on Thursday with a chance of few T-Storms More>>

    Thief steals tires and wheels from Bristol car dealer

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    Bristol, Tennessee Police are looking for a tire thief. Investigators say during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 16, someone cut the fence surrounding the lot at Friendship Ford. More>>

    UPDATE: Marion, VA police chief fired after being arrested on drug charges Video included

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    he affidavit states Roberts not only gave the cooperating defendant  pills, but that Roberts also crushed and snorted some of the pills.
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    Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

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    HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy.
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    Baby bath seats recalled due to drowning hazard

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    Thousands of baby bath seats recalled because of a drowning hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the seats do not meet federal safety requirements, including the requirements for stability. More>>

    Program aims to get women back on their feet, to overcome criminal history

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    UPDATE: Breaking the cycle of recidivism - it's a program helping Johnson City women get back on their feet, after tumultuous times. We first brought you this story of a day reporting center set to More>>

    Kolcraft recalls strollers due to wheel blowouts

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    Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.  More>>

    Raleigh party mansion owner previously involved in tax fraud scheme Video included

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    Pamela Verbal admitted to conspiring to defraud the government while working for an independent tax company in Rocky Mount. More>>

    Darius Rucker to perform at Niswonger Performing Arts Center this Sunday

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    Darius Rucker is coming to Niswonger Performing Arts Center! The special concert performance by the country music star will be Sunday, June 23rd at 7:30 pm. More>>

    Best Buy recalls batteries due to fire risk

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    Best Buy is recalling 5,100 replacement batteries for the MacBook Pro due to a fire risk. More>>

    Speed limit debate slowed until Thursday

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    The full North Carolina House hit the brakes at least for another day on a vote for legislation that could raise the speed limit on some North Carolina interstates and highways. More>>

    Johnson City to pull fire trucks from parades Video included

    The Johnson City Fire Department is making a change that will likely disappoint a lot of kids and their parents, but firefighters say they are doing it with safety in mind. If you go to any local parade More>>

    Flooding problems may up to home owners to fix

    Whenever heavy rains fall along Summerville Road in Sullivan County many of the backyards fill with water that lingers for days. More>>

    47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration under way in Elizabethton Video included

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    The 47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration is a three-day extravaganza. It features live music, food venders, arts, crafts and Kid's Island, an area just for children. More>>

    Man proposes to girlfriend on 8,000 sticky notes

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    It seems getting down on one knee with a ring is taking a backseat to some very creative marriage proposals. More>>

    Witness rescues toddler from railroad tracks

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    Authorities have arrested the parents of a toddler found alone on railroad tracks in Rockwood. More>>

    Haslam's chief deputy Claude Ramsey to retire

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    Gov. Bill Haslam says chief deputy Claude Ramsey is retiring at the end of August to spend more time with his family in Chattanooga. More>>

    Brinley Addington Hometown Throwdown to benefit Children's Miracle Network

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    An abundance of young musical talent will help advance the quality of children's care at Wellmont Health System hospitals with a special concert on Saturday, June 22, at Domtar Park. More>>

    Neighbor charged with stealing deputy's gun

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    A distant relative of a Hawkins County sheriff's deputy is charged with stealing the officer's service pistol. More>>

    Family: Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90

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    Country singer Slim Whitman has died at the age of 90 in Florida. More>>

    Former principal denied appeal to Board of Education Video included

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    A former principal's fight to keep his job may be over, but another educator's position will soon be up for discussion.  More>>

    Kingsport man charged with attempted murder, accused in stabbing

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    Police officers charged a Kingsport man with second degree murder after an apparent stabbing at a home on Derby Drive. More>>

    Learn clogging at a Mars Hill College Summer Dance Camp July 7-12

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    The Bailey Mountain Cloggers of Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC, would like to extend an invitation to their 8th annual Summer Dance Camp.
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    Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers highlight Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge July 4th

    Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers will deliver some of the tightest family harmonies in the music industry before the night sky lights up with July 4 fireworks at Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge. More>>

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    Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

    Michael Hastings, the war correspondent whose unflinching reporting from Afghanistan led to the resignation of a top U.S. army general, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles, according to his employer and family. More>>

    Elizabethton Twins' bus involved in fatal crash in Jacksonville Video included

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    A bus carrying the Elizabethton Twins from Fort Myers to Elizabethton was involved in a fatal crash early this morning. More>>

    Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

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    Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.  More>>

    Man charged for breaking into sheriff deputy's home

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    A Hawkins County man is facing burglary charges after he allegedly broke into a Sheriff's Deputy's home and stole a service revolver. More>>

    Sports

    Torbush to be named ETSU new football coach Video included

    Former North Carolina head coach Carl Torbush will be named the new head coach of the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Friday. More>>

    3 more plead guilty in probe of Pilot Flying J

    Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor have pleaded guilty in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates. More>>

    Consumer Reports: Great easy-to-install flooring

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    Home sales are up substantially in the past few months. If you're thinking about putting your house on the market, one way to spiff up a room is by redoing the floor. More>>

    Double pay allegations spark TBI investigation

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    The Hawkins County Board of Education is dealing with a flood of it's own - a flood of financial burdens they're now desperately trying to navigate. Hawkins County Schools Finance Director Myron Dale More>>

    Report names ETSU among worst teaching programs in nation Video included

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    East Tennessee State University has been named one of the worst teacher training programs in the nation according to the National Council for Teacher Quality. More>>

    Renters urged to be on the lookout for Craigslist housing scam Video included

    Local landlords and realtors say people are using the popular Craigslist online classifieds site to prey on people in our area who are looking for a bargain and are in desperate need of a place to live. Although More>>

    83 new jobs coming to Erwin plant, $1.3 million investment Video included

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    A plant in Erwin will triple its workforce over the next three years. More>>

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    Washington Co., TN inmate dies from apparent "self-inflicted injuries"; TBI investigating

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    An investigation is underway after the death of a Washington County, Tennessee Detention Center inmate late Monday night. More>>

    Fun Fest filled with new events aimed at healthier lifestyle

    Fitness enthusiasts can compete in a Twilight Triathlon: 150 meters swimming, followed by 9 miles biking, and a 3 mile run. More>>

    Hawkins Co. schools finance chief fired after federal fines Video included

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    Hawkins County Schools officials say they aren't confident a budget proposal they tentatively approved is sound. More>>

    Boone officials say heater replaced without permit

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    A Boone inspector says a motel pool heater that leaked carbon monoxide and killed a Washington state couple and later a South Carolina boy was installed without the knowledge of the town's inspection department. More>>

    Tentative trial times set for Roan Mountain murder suspects

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    Three men accused of having a role in a Roan Mountain double murder know what's next for them in court. More>>

    NSA director: Surveillance program foiled 50 terrorist plots

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    The director of the National Security Agency insisted on Tuesday that the government's sweeping surveillance programs has foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide in a forceful defense echoed by the leaders of the House Intelligence Committee. More>>

    Growing sinkhole mirrors growing concern for parents Video included

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    More than a week after a big hole formed near a Tri-Cities school, the hole is still growing and school leaders say they still don't have any answers.  More>>

    Leroy Troy to headline Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series July 13

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    Old-time banjoist and enthusiastic songster Leroy Troy will perform at the Jonesborough Visitors Center during the Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series on Saturday, July 13.
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    Bristol plans community wide celebration for Independence Day

    The non-profit organization Celebrate Bristol is proud to announce the upcoming schedule for Bristol's annual Independence Day celebration.
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    NC man arrested for throwing dog off bridge into river

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    NEW BERN, N.C. - A Craven County man police say threw a dog over a bridge made his first court appearance Monday morning. Police say 36-year-old Samuel Drew picked up a young hound mix that was following More>>

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    Excavation set to move forward at The Falls

    A new contract agreement reached on Monday will kick start excavation at the site of a new retail development in Bristol, Virginia. More>>

    Commissioners reach agreement for emergency services in Carter County

    The Carter County Commission reached a contract agreement Monday might that will ensure emergency services for county residents. More>>

    MSHA ranked among best employers in AARP survey

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    A Johnson City-based health care company has been named one of the 50 best employers in the nation for workers over the age of 50. Mountain States Health Alliance was the only Tennessee company named More>>

    ETSU scholars get $2.2M for drug abuse prevention

    East Tennessee State University has received a more-than-$2.2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to launch a research program aimed at battling prescription drug abuse. More>>

    Work release escapee back behind bars

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    A work release escapee is now back behind bars, after Washington County, Tennessee deputies arrested Phillip T. Kidd this weekend. Investigators said Kidd left the Washington County Detention center More>>

    Minutes lost due low transmission in Hawkins County

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    There are three towers in Hawkins County to allow dispatch and emergency responders to communicate, Bays Mountain, Knobs and Clinch Mountain. Currently, Bays Mountain is not working. More>>

    Fire danger prompts General Motors to recall nearly 194,000 vehicles

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    General Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire. More>>

    Sinkhole closes Blowing Rock outlet mall

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    An outlet mall in the North Carolina mountains is closed after a hole 20-feet deep opened up at the spot where cars enter the parking lot. More>>

    Gate City police: Man charged with rape admits to giving ex-girlfriend a pill

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    A Church Hill man remains behind bars after his ex-girlfriend told police she was given a pill before being sexually assaulted. More>>

    McGlothlin replaces McConnell on Sullivan Commission

    Kitt McGlothlin, a building contractor, was chosen to fill the 9th district seat. More>>

    Southwest VA schools to get resource officers thanks to grant

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    The city of Bristol, VA  along with Russell and Smyth counties are receiving state grants to place a school resource officer in public schools. More>>

    NC teacher charged with murder after man's body dumped near lake

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    A teacher and mother of 3 children has been charged with murder in the death of a Raleigh man whose body was found dumped at Falls Lake Sunday. Joanna Madonna is charged with first degree murder in the More>>

    Feds: NY, Va. 7-11 stores exploited immigrants

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    Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged on Monday in a scheme to exploit immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines, in part by paying them using the stolen Social... More>>

    Former Sullivan Co. executive Gil Hodges dies

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    News Channel 11 has learned former Sullivan County executive Gil Hodges died this morning. More>>

    Man, horse drown at Bark Camp Lake Video included

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    A man and horse drowned at Bark Camp Lake in Scott County, VA Saturday.  According to Virginia State Police, a helicopter was called to the scene close around 3:00 p.m., but the victim was deceased by the time the chopper arrived.
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    We want to celebrate dads! Send your favorite photo to pix@wjhl.com and tell us why the memory is special. More>>

    Tenn. compressed gas cylinders recalled

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    The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued an emergency recall of compressed gas cylinders commonly used for propane stoves and other propane-fueled equipment. More>>

    ETSU scholars get $2.2M for drug abuse prevention

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    East Tennessee State University has received a more-than-$2.2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to launch a research program aimed at battling prescription drug abuse. More>>

    Sisters plead for prayers and recovery of their brother's body Video included

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    Search and rescue efforts have changed to recovery efforts for a young man in Greene County. Sunday was the fourth day volunteer rescuers from Greene County to Jefferson County continue their efforts.  More>>

    Grandfather Mountain Highland Games set for July 11-14

    The 58th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans brings the color of hundreds of tartan plaids and the clamor of half a dozen bagpipe bands.
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    Hands On Summer Golf Classic set for July 26th

    The 7th Annual Hands On! Summer Golf Classic will tee off at Buffalo Valley Golf Course on Friday, July 26th with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm.
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    Abingdon wreck sends one person to the hospital

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    An accident in Washington County, Virginia sent one person to the hospital with injuries. The accident happened around 8:45 Sunday morning, at the intersection of Charwood Drive and Main Street in Abingdon. More>>

    Dads who bond with kids help keep marriage strong

    For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores. More>>

    EXCLUSIVE: son speaks out after father makes bomb threat Video included

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    Damien Collins says Friday night was a call for help, "he's been begging for help." More>>

    Fire fully engulfs home in Erwin

    News Channel 11 has learned of an early morning fire in Erwin.  According to dispatchers, the fire has fully engulfed a home off of Cross Drive in Erwin. Unicoi County and Longstone Cove Fire Departments More>>

    "Ride for the Red" revs up in Elizabethton

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    Saturday morning, more than 50 riders hopped on their hogs for a cause - riding throughout Northeast Tennessee for the American Red Cross's Fourth Annual "Ride for the Red." The organization uses this More>>

    Crews cleanup the mess left behind by storm

    After Thursday's severe thunderstorm roared through the Tri-Cities, many trees fell on homes and businesses. More>>

    • Health

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      A vaccine against a cervical cancer virus cut infections in teen girls by half in the first study to measure the shot's impact since it came on the market. The results impressed health experts and a top government top...
    • A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi...
      A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia.
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