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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>>

    Special Report: Highest Paid Public Officials in the Tri-Cities

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    When times are tough, every penny counts. We many times hear from those at the bottom of pay scales, struggling to make end meet. But what about those at the top?  More>>

    Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead

    Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-old man whose body was found out in the open. More>>

    Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition

    Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday. More>>

    89th annual Singing on the Mountain set for Sunday June 23rd

    Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 will mark the 89th Annual "Singing on the Mountain" in MacRae Meadows at Grandfather Mountain near Linville, NC.
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    Flooding impacting Tri-Cities region

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    News Channel 11 has spoken with Washington County, VA Emergency Management Director Pokey Harris, and Washington County Sheriff Fred Newman regarding the county's flooding conditions. More>>

    Victim speaks out after being hit by car

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    Victim recalls being hit by car in Damascus, VA Saturday afternoon. More>>

    "Wear It Tennessee" Campaign stresses boating and water safety

    "Wear It Tennessee" Campaign stresses boating and water safety

    We are in the midst of National Safe Boating Week....which lasts May 18-24.  Memorial Day is coming this weekend.....and with the start of summer.....its a great time to stress the importance of boating More>>

    Two airlifted after multiple crashes in I-81 near Glade Spring

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    Wet pavement was a factor in at least one of three wrecks on Interstate 81 Sunday afternoon. Virginia State Police say the crashes happened around 4:00 PM, between the Glade Spring and Chilhowie exits.
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    Man thrown from Motorcycle in Southwest Virginia

    Wise County, Virginia dispatch says a man was throw from his motorcycle early Sunday morning. More>>

    Cheap car or ugly car: Which would you pick?

    Would you rather get a good deal on a new car that's built on a seven-year-old design, or would you prefer to wait for the sparkly, contemporary version, which should age a bit slower? More>>

    1 of 2 California fires contained

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    SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) - A wildfire burning in the hills along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles has been fully contained. More>>

    Obenshain nominated by GOP for Va attorney general.

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    State Sen. Mark Obenshain has won the Republican nomination for attorney general in Virginia. More>>

    Before a conservative crowd, Cuccinelli tacks middle.

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    Virginia's conservative activist attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, has been nominated for governor. More>>

    Kingsport Police searching for suspect(s) responsible for 25 auto burglaries

    If you have any information about the potential suspects call Crime Stoppers at 423.247.5100 More>>

    $590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla

    It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday. More>>

    Winning numbers drawn in Powerball jackpot

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    Lottery officials say the winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot have been drawn.    They are: 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and Powerball 11. More>>

    Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash

    The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, but a fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is... More>>

    Dozens injured, 10 hospitalized after car drives into festival crowd in Damascus

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    Law enforcement officials tell News Channel 11 a vehicle drove into a group of several people at "Trail Days" in Damascus. Pokey Harris, Emergency Management Coordinator with Washington County, VA, says the earliest reports indicate 50 to 60 injuries, some being critical. Harris says it is likely that 12 to 15 people were transported to local hospitals. She says there are no reports right now of any fatalities. More>>

    SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles

    North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said. It routinely tests such missiles, but the latest launches came during a period of tentative diplomacy... More>>

    'Nonsmoking' hotel rooms may not fully protect guests

    People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study. More>>

    Hagel orders military recertification in sexual abuse prevention programs.

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    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in sexual abuse prevention programs. More>>

    Lightening strike damages Kingsport home

    Lightening damaged a Kingsport home Friday evening as storms rolled through the Tri-Cities region. More>>

    Police investigating death of NY college student.

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    Police are investigating after a New York college student was killed in an off-campus house. More>>

    Country music star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent release of patrol car video

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Country music star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent the release of patrol car video of his 2012 drunken-driving arrest in North Texas. More>>

    Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

    Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker. More>>

    KFC apologizes after family with service dog gets no service Video included

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    A Tri-Cities family contacted News Channel 11 saying they were denied service at the KFC restaurant in Elizabethton because they wanted to come into the restaurant with a service dog.The service animal More>>

    Local church shows support for local veteran Video included

    A man at odds with his homeowner's association over the right to put up pole and fly the American Flag. Fountain of Life Bible Church members went to Boone Hill place Johnson City. Earlier this week - More>>

    Lockdown lifted at Carter's Valley Elementary School

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    All things are calm after an incident Friday morning on the campus of Carter's Valley Elementary caused the facility to be placed on immediate lockdown.
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    Wife wants answer on inmate death Video included

    Two weeks after the death of two inmates in a Washington County Tennessee Jail.Investigators have yet to release information on how the inmate died. The widow of one of the men told us - she still has More>>

    Mega Millions numbers: 11-15-35-43-49 mega ball 41

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    Here are the Mega Millions numbers drawn for Friday, May 17: 11-15-35-43-49 Mega ball: 41.The estimated jackpot: $190 million.Copyright 2013 WJHL. All rights reserved. More>>

    BREAKING: multiple serious injuries after commuter train crash in Conn.

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    FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) - Conn. Governor Malloy says 60 people have been transported to hospitals after two commuter trains collided in southwestern Connecticut.  The Governor said 5 people were critically More>>

    Amanda Berry and grandfather reunite Video included

    After more than 10 years in captivity, Amanda Berry was able to come face-to-face with her grandfather. Troy Berry didn't want to leave Cleveland last Sunday as planned, so he stayed an extra day. He's More>>

    Rollins avoids death penalty, sentenced to life with possibility of parole

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    A guilty plea in a more than decade old murder case means it is finally closed. More>>

    Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools

    By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. More>>

    AMBER ALERT CANCELED: Georgia toddler found

    Sorelle Torrez. Courtesy: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Sorelle Torrez. Courtesy: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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    AMBER Alert Canceled: Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody.  No further details have been released.
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    UVa - Wise announces change to Commencement location

    This afternoon, The University of Virginia at Wise announced a change in location for this weekend's Commencement. More>>

    Erwin downtown revitalization project underway

    The construction has four objectives - alleviate flooding in the downtown, improve handicap accessibility, promote economic growth and development, and simply beautify the downtown area. More>>

    Kingsport cuts ribbon on Aquatic Center

    Kingsport leaders cut the ribbon today on the new Aquatic Center and YMCA Wellmont Center. More>>

    Wellmont closes sleep centers in Kingsport & Bristol

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    The company says they will no longer offer sleep services at their location on Meadowview Road in Bristol or on Stone Drive in Kingsport. More>>

    Pregnant teenager arrested for driving under the influence

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    Officers say the teen was weaving in and out of traffic & when she pulled over, she pulled marijuana out of her bra.


     
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    U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander: TVA agreement will help keep Erwin Fish Hatchery open

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    United States Senator Lamar Alexander announced Friday the Tennessee Valley Authority will participate in a three-year agreement with state and federal wildlife officials that will help keep the Erwin Fish Hatchery open. More>>

    NC man throws hot grease on girlfriend's face, police say

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    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Cumberland County officials have charged a St. Pauls man after he threw hot grease from a frying pan onto his girlfriend's face. Carlie Jason Tyler, 34, of St. Pauls, was arrested More>>

    Jackpot purse for Powerball increases to $600M

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    News Channel 11 has learned from lottery officials that due to unprecedented sales, the estimated jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing has been increased to $600 million. More>>

    It's baseball time in Kingsport: Mets season tickets on sale

    Kingsport Mets season tickets are on sale now. More>>

    Police: Stolen metal and a "crack pipe" put a man behind bars

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    Allegations of metal theft and possession of a "crack pipe" land a Jonesborough man in hot water with police. More>>

    One lane of Fort Henry Dr. closed near auditorium for water line repairs

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    A Kingsport Water Distribution crew is repairing a leaking water line near Fort Henry Arms condominiums, across from the Civic Auditorium, Friday. More>>

    Homeowners board willing to work with man who installed flagpole Video included

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    Step foot into Charles Poe's Johnson City condo and you can see his love for everything American plastered across every wall. "I like to look at myself as being a patriot," the retired postmaster.  More>>

    Gray, TN man isn't spinning his wheels on his valuable toy car collection Video included

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    In this edition of Cable Country, Gray, Tennessee resident Mark Meredith shows off his vast and valuable collection of Hot Wheels toy cars.
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    10 Things to Know for Today

    By The Associated Press 1. HOUSE TO GRILL OUSTED IRS CHIEF More>>

    Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

    This recall involves Avon's Microwave Popcorn Maker sold in the U.S. with item number 474-105 in Avon's brochures and website. The recalled plastic popcorn maker consists of a clear tub and a yellow vented More>>

    Recall: kids hoodies

    This recall involves a Deezo brand boys', girls', and toddlers' zip-up hoodies made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. More>>

    Kingsport's Ed Moore, volunteer and businessman, dead at 71

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    His career was in the grocery business.  But Ed Moore's passion was the  people of the Tri-Cities region.Long-time Food City employee and community volunteer Ed Moore has died.   News Channel 11 has learned More>>

    What's going around details 5.16

    Our new segment is called "What's Going Around".  Our hope is to give you a heads-up so you can take preventive measures at home, and maybe save you a trip to the doctor's office or emergency room. More>>

    Demolition sends cloud of dust into area Video included

    Demolition at a building in Elizabeth sent dust flying in all directions.... No one was hurt from the cloud of dust -- but it did spread out and settled on a few nearby businesses. We spoke with the man More>>

    Sex offender accused of stalking girls could face more charges Video included

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    A convicted sex offender stalked girls as they walked home in Johnson City, police said Thursday.Ronald Kevin Watson, 35, was arrested and charged with 3 counts of Felony Aggravated Stalking. "The arrest More>>

    California fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot

    The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million. More>>

    American will favor passengers without roller bags

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    If you're traveling light, you can board earlier on American Airlines.  The airline said Thursday that people carrying just a personal item that fits under the seat - no rolling suitcases - will be allowed to board before most other passengers. More>>

    SPECIAL REPORT: Deadbeats Exposed - Time to Pay Video included

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    While single mothers and fathers often work two jobs and struggle to raise their children on one income, the other parent is sometimes absent in their child's life. If that's not bad enough, occasionally, they offer no support whatsoever. More>>

    Gov. Haslam signs grocery tax reduction into law

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed into law a reduction in the state's sales tax on groceries. Starting on July 1, Tennessee shoppers will pay a 5 percent sales tax on retail More>>

    Wise County Sheriff's Office looking for missing teen

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    The Wise County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate a missing teenage girl. Emily Elizabeth Maine was last seen on the morning of Monday, May 13. More>>

    Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

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    Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71. More>>

    Click on this slideshow to see images of parents who owe thousands in back child support. Do you know where they are, call in to report them.
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    Tree Streets urged to be "extra cautious" after fraternity member held at gunpoint

    East Tennessee State University is urging everyone who lives on the Tree Streets and people visiting the area to be "extra cautious" after a fraternity member was reportedly held at gunpoint during a burglary More>>

    Heart attack, likely cause of death for Australian hiker

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    Emergency teams believe a heart attack is the likely cause of death for an Australian man hiking the Appalachian Trail in Carter County. More>>

    Telford couple charged with 'severe' child abuse

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    A two-year-old remains in the hospital, while his mom and her live in boyfriend are in jail tonight. More>>

    Water work will disrupt traffic pattern on Kingsport's Stone Drive

    Motorists who travel Stone Drive in Kingsport may want to choose an alternate route for the next two to three weeks. More>>

    Babysitters charged with DUI after 11-year-old driver hits house Video included

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    Neighbors say they saw the couple grab several beer cans out of the car, then flee the scene on foot. More>>

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