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    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>>

    Vote on gay Scouts comes at emotional moment

    The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday on whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations and... 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>>

    Click here to see viewer images of flash flooding in the Tri-Cities. This is a photo of storm waters rising in downtown Erwin, TN. 
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    Children's bed recall

    This recall involves the side rails on 34 different Lea children's bed collections, including loft, bunk and panel styles in twin, full and queen sizes. The wooden beds were sold in various wood finishes More>>

    Pet Picture Days to benefit ACS

    KINGSPORT – Cute pictures of pets can not only populate their owners' Facebook pages but, in an upcoming event, also play an important philanthropic role in the region's health. On Saturday, May More>>

    Exclusive: Mountain City native describes surviving Oklahoma tornado Video included

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    Many are counting their blessings, because even though they lost everything they know they're still among the lucky ones who get to hold their families. More>>

    Search for Okla. tornado survivors nearly complete Video included

    Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives,... More>>

    Consumer Reports: Deceptive Mortgage Deals

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    They arrive in the mail all the time and keep popping up on your computer screen—home-refinancing ads that promise rock-bottom mortgage rates and easy approval.  More>>

    Click here to view Sullivan County's May 21 municipal election results. Local polls close tonight at 8:00 p.m. 
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    Volkswagen to put special fuel caps on 200,000 diesel vehicles

    DETROIT (AP) - Volkswagen is replacing the fuel tank covers on more than 200,000 of its diesel vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada to remind owners to fill their tanks with diesel - not gasoline. The More>>

    2 years later, Greene County Board of Zoning continues to cleanup tornado ravaged areas of the county

    Greene County Building Official Tom Tweed says people looking to remove trailers from their neighborhoods need to file a formal complaint.
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    Kingsport pharmacist admits misbranding dialysis drugs

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    A Tennessee pharmacist has admitted distributing a misbranded Chinese-made drug that was given to kidney dialysis patients in Kansas. More>>

    Alexander, Kaine and Warner share thoughts on immigration reform bill

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    The Senate Judiciary committee is combing over the bipartisan bill that seeks to strengthen border security and provide a pathway to citizenship to 11 million people in the US illegally.  More>>

    Oklahoma twister a top-of-the-scale EF-5

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    The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph. More>>

    Local Red Cross volunteers head to Oklahoma

    Norman Wilson and Ken Shepherd will remain in Oklahoma for 2-3 weeks. More>>

    Kingsport to hold Memorial Day ceremony Sunday; Cong. Roe to keynote event

    Congressman Phil Roe will help Kingsport celebrate Memorial Day. The Republican will be the keynote speaker at the city's Memorial Day Ceremony this weekend. More>>

    Obama pledges urgent aid to Oklahoma town Video included

    President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history. More>>

    Changes to GED program could mean starting over Video included

    The federal government is changing the General Education Development (GED) program in 2014 to align the tests with common core standards that will be taught to high school students. For GED students who More>>

    Police arrest shoplifter at JC Penney's

    The Johnson City Police Department sent this press release to News Channel 11. On May 20, 2013 at about 4:30 pm , officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Tracy Nicole Beals, age 27, Johnson More>>

    Bridge replacement project will impact traffic pattern in Marion

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    A bridge replacement project will cause a disruption in the traffic pattern in Marion, Virginia. More>>

    Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister Video included

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    The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.
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    Click here to see images of the devastation in Oklahoma and the relief work that is under way.  More>>

    There's rocky mountains in the Appalachians

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    In this edition of Cable Country, Tim journeys to the High Country of Western North Carolina to show that there's rocky mountains in the Appalachians.
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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>>

    Samaritan's Purse helping OK tornado victims

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    As twisters ripped apart communities near Oklahoma City, Samaritan's Purse immediately began mobilizing disaster relief experts and resources to send to the area. More>>

    Tri-Cities volunteers ready to aid in Oklahoma

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    Volunteers from the Tri-Cities will travel to Oklahoma to help with the tornado recovery effort.  More>>

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      Mack Glisson Was Wanted On A First Degree Murder Warrant
      Deputies need your help to find Mack Chason Glisson. Investigators say he's wanted on a first degree murder warrant, and is considered armed and dangerous.
      Deputies need your help to find Mack Chason Glisson. Investigators say he's wanted on a first degree murder warrant, and is considered armed and dangerous.
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      A felon who police say shot himself to death after fatally beating his pregnant wife also raped a 15-year-old girl the same day.
      A felon who police say shot himself to death after fatally beating his pregnant wife also raped a 15-year-old girl the same day.
    • Emory & Henry College and the King School of Medicine plan to look for ways that they could collaborate in health sciences. In a memorandum of understanding announced Thursday, the schools agree to
      Emory & Henry College and the King School of Medicine plan to look for ways that they could collaborate in health sciences. In a memorandum of understanding announced Thursday, the schools agree to

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