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The 65th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival will pack a full schedule of fun into ten days. More>>
Wellmont Health System's Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives in the coming days.
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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>>
A former principal's fight to keep his job may be over, but another educator's position will soon be up for discussion. Former West Side Elementary Principal Doug Mitchell prepared to make an appeal More>>
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>>
Dustin Alan CaldwellA Hawkins County man is facing burglary charges after he allegedly broke into a Sheriff's Deputy's home and stole a service revolver. More>>
Former North Carolina head coach Carl Torbush will be named the new head coach of the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Friday. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
The 12th annual Nolichucky Cleanup and Celebration is set for this weekend. More>>
(AP) - A preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday for a Colorado man accused of telling a flight attendant there was a bomb in his backpack on a flight from Knoxville, Tenn., to Denver. Federal prosecutors More>>
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>>
Sobriety checkpoints in Kingsport coming next weekend. More>>
Forty potential jurors in George Zimmerman's murder trial were asked Tuesday to return for further questioning, clearing the first round of interviews for a case that involves issues of race, equal justice and gun... More>>
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>>
A plant in Erwin will triple its workforce over the next three years. More>>
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An investigation is underway after the death of a Washington County, Tennessee Detention Center inmate late Monday night. More>>
Fitness enthusiasts can compete in a Twilight Triathlon: 150 meters swimming, followed by 9 miles biking, and a 3 mile run. More>>
Hawkins County Schools officials say they aren't confident a budget proposal they tentatively approved is sound. More>>
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>>
Three men accused of having a role in a Roan Mountain double murder know what's next for them in court. More>>
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>>
Starbucks wants coffee fans to think of it as a spot to grab lunch or late afternoon bite - not just a place to get a cup of morning joe. More>>
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>>
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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The non-profit organization Celebrate Bristol is proud to announce the upcoming schedule for Bristol's annual Independence Day celebration.
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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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A new contract agreement reached on Monday will kick start excavation at the site of a new retail development in Bristol, Virginia. More>>
The Carter County Commission reached a contract agreement Monday might that will ensure emergency services for county residents. More>>
The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office is trying to find Drake Landon McConnell. The 24-year-old has eluded arrest for months, staying one step ahead of investigators who have warrants with More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
AP Graphics BankGeneral 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>>
(AP) - Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores in suburban New York and in Virginia are charged in what federal prosecutors say was a scheme to exploit immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines. More>>
Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday. More>>
The FBI has reached a milestone in its 63-year-old program of pursuing its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives." It has added the 499th and 500th names of fugitives to have appeared over the years on its list. More>>
Kentucky State Police say they arrested 29 people an expect more arrests in a huge narcotics sweep. More>>
WBTV photoAn 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>>
A Church Hill man remains behind bars after his ex-girlfriend told police she was given a pill before being sexually assaulted. More>>
Kitt McGlothlin, a building contractor, was chosen to fill the 9th district seat. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
News Channel 11 has learned former Sullivan County executive Gil Hodges died this morning. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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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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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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>>
Remodeling your kitchen? One of the biggest challenges is deciding which cooking appliances to get. Choices among cooktops, ovens, and ranges have mushroomed in recent years. Consumer Reports tests more More>>
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>>
Damien Collins says Friday night was a call for help, "he's been begging for help." More>>
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>>
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>>
Two people were seriously injured at a Bristol, VA park this afternoon after police say they were attacked by a dog. It happened around 2pm at the Moore Street Park.
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JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL) -- The Johnson City Police Department says at around 3:30 am this morning, a Chevrolet S-10 traveling on N. Roan Street, crashed into a pair of U.S. Mail Carrier Trucks. The rear More>>
A lot of hair, a lot of camo, and a lot of fun in Gray Saturday. Oh, not to mention a few guys who look strikingly similar to the Robertson family, on the hit show Duck Dynasty. This weekend was Duck More>>
DENVER (AP) - Officials say one person was taken into custody following a "possible security threat" on a Denver-bound flight. Denver International Airport spokeswoman Laura Coale says Frontier Airlines More>>
The Johnson City Police Bomb Squad is investigating the contents of a backpack that could contain an explosive device. The backpack is near a curb on Lamont Street between Hillcrest and Winter Streets More>>
Sullivan County taxpayers are picking up the tab for attorneys fees accumulated over the course of a lawsuit filed by Sheriff Wayne Anderson. More>>
Local Tea Party members staged a pair of protests Friday afternoon in Johnson City to bring attention to recent actions by the Internal Revenue Service."We're just trying to say across the nation - people More>>
The police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects left the hospital Friday and headed home with a bullet still in his body, nearly two months after the gun battle that severed one of his... More>>
WASHINGTON, D.C.--In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Matters LLC of Berwyn, Pa., is announcing a voluntary recall of all models of its Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny More>>
Less than one day after Richard Shane Mabe was placed on the TBI's top ten most wanted, he went back to jail, but not before police say he carjacked a man at gunpoint. More>>
After Thursday's severe thunderstorm roared through the Tri-Cities, many trees fell on homes and businesses. More>>
More than two years after Scott County taxpayers helped fund a brand new sports complex, the two baseball fields, soccer field and track continue to be off limits to students and the public. So far, the More>>
Has anyone ever told you that you resemble a cast member from the hit reality show Duck Dynasty? More>>
Christmas may be six-plus months away, but it's already on the minds of Gov. Rick Perry and many in the Texas Legislature. More>>
President Barack Obama's authorization of military aid to the Syrian rebels "dramatically" increases U.S. support for the opposition, the White House said Friday, while acknowledging that it will take time for the... More>>
A fund has been set up to help pay medical expenses for a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy injured in a traffic accident. More>>
Tennessee's Judicial Nominating Commission is interviewing the eight candidates hoping to to succeed retiring 1st Judicial District Chancellor Richard Johnson today. Johnson is set to retire on June 30th More>>
Two people on their way to the Bonnaroo music festival were killed when a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed into multiple other vehicles, including another semi. More>>
The outdoor deck at a popular Miami-area sports bar partially collapsed during the NBA Finals, sending dozens of people into the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay. More>>
Timothy Lewis McGrawWise County Sheriff's deputies say a sting operation lead to the arrest of a potential child predator. More>>
Officials are warning Tennessee's seniors about a scam involving recorded phone calls promising free or low cost personal emergency or medical alert systems. More>>
The National Weather Service may soon have information on whether damage in Sevier County came from a tornado or straight-line wind. More>>
A judge dismisses a lawsuit filed by the business that wants to open a methadone clinic on Wesley Court in Johnson City. More>>
Photo by: Brian Martin via FacebookLaw enforcement officials are reporting tree and power line damage across the Tri-Cities region. More>>
Due to an unsuccessful breeding season Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium will not be receiving wolf pups this summer. More>>
In this edition of Cable Country, we visit the historic Parkway Playhouse Theatre in Burnsville, North Carolina.
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Bringing back the hometown feel of one of the region's favorite festivals, Jonesborough Days will offer several opportunities for the public to get involved and show off their talents.
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Property owners in Elizabethton will be paying more taxes. Tonight, the Elizabethton City Council voted to increase rates $.04 on every $100 of assessed property value. The vote was 6 to 1 with Councilwoman More>>
(The following was contributed by the American Red Cross) KINGSPORT – June 11, 2013 - The fourth annual American Red Cross Ride for the Red, presented by Food City and Pepsi, is scheduled for Saturday, More>>
Federal court documents show Dr. Anindya Kumar Sen and his wife Patricia Posey Sen from the East Tennessee Cancer and Blood Center, P.C. are charged with 38 felony charges.
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A ground-rattling explosion Thursday at a chemical plant in Louisiana ignited a blaze that killed one person and injured dozens of others, authorities said. Witnesses described a chaotic scene of towering flames and workers... More>>
AP PhotoMumford & Sons has canceled its headlining performance at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee. More>>
Calphalon Simply Nonstick Omelette PanConsumer Reports puts nonstick pans through all kinds of tests. Testers check whether eggs will stick when you fry them. More>>
News Channel 11 has learned that a Johnson County fugitive has been arrested after a high speed chase Thursday morning. More>>
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces its construction schedule for this week. More>>
Local leaders say the Tennessee Department of Transportation needs to address safety concerns on State Route 75 in Sullivan County as soon as possible after News Channel 11 brought the issue to light. More>>
WJHL PhotoCrews are searching for a person who may have drowned in the Nolichucky River in Greene County. According to family on the scene, Nahum Vidal Martinez, went under water and did not resurface. More>>
Across the United States,"118,000 people waiting right now for somebody to save their life," said Joy McCray, Tennessee Donor Services. More>>
Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent graduates looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries. More>>
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.
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AP Graphics BankHonda is recalling more than 18,000 cars in the U.S. to fix problems with the brakes. More>>
AP Graphics BankChrysler Group is recalling 6,900 heavy-duty Ram pickup trucks from the 2012 model year because part of the front axle could fracture and cause them to lose power. More>>
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This summer, Marion's bringing more live music to the streets.
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Beech Mountain Arts and Crafts Fair DATE: Saturday, June 15th TIME: 9:00am until 3:00pm.
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School leaders in Washington County, Tennessee plan to consult a geo-scientist about a sinkhole that formed behind a school in Gray. Monday morning, someone found found the sinkhole in a parking lot at More>>
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin says she plans to step down next month after four years as "America's doctor." In an email to staff Wednesday, Benjamin said she will remain involved More>>
The Carter County Highway Department re-paved and re-marked Wilbur Dam Road last Thursday. Just feet away on Blue Springs Road, it's been two years since crews worked on the road. More>>
Unicoi County's only animal shelter now faces the threat of closing it's doors after the town of Erwin voted Monday to pull out of an agreement to aid the shelter in funding. For the past two years, More>>
Facebook is introducing hashtags, the number signs used on Twitter, Instagram and other services to identify topics being discussed and allow users to search for them. More>>
The Glade Spring Police Department is now accepting applications for the auxiliary police force. More>>
The 3rd Annual State of the Arts Weekend kicks off this Friday, June 14, with Art D'Vine. More>>
Joseph Banner was sentenced to serve 170 months in prison for conspiracy to make meth. More>>
AP Graphics BankThe Southern Baptist Convention has approved a resolution opposing the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts. More>>
Magistrate Judge Dennis Inman set Hoyle's trial date for August 27 at 9:00 a.m. More>>
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced today that U.S. Solutions Group, Inc. will expand its Bristol, Tenn. operations. More>>
Qwindel Jerome Page, 28, was sentenced to serve 240 months in federal prison. Page was convicted of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, conspiracy to commit money laundering and possession of oxycodone with the intent to distribute. More>>
The Glade Spring Police department is looking for some new members. The department is accepting applications for its auxiliary police force. More>>
High school graduation is usually a time to celebrate; but on Saturday, that day of celebration, turned into a tragedy for one Bertie County family. Sandra Williams-McGlone was waiting to watch her son, More>>
AP Graphics BankSouthern Baptist Convention leaders have proposed a resolution expressing their opposition to the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts. More>>
The Elizabethton Police Department needs your help finding the suspect who burglarized Greg's Pizza. The burglary happened early Tuesday morning at 770 West Elk Avenue. More>>
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - The director of a child care center in Greenville County has been arrested and accused of failing to report the neglect of two children, one of whom died in his home. WYFF-TV More>>
A new Triple-A study says using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply using a cellphone. More>>
A break in a pipe carrying chlorinated water at the government's nuclear weapons plant in Oak Ridge has caused a fish kill. More>>
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