ABC Tri-Cities

31/07/2025

Businesses in Bristol are preparing for a tourist wave this weekend as the Speedway Classic fast approaches.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Businesses in Bristol are preparing for a tourist wave this weekend as the Speedway Classic fast approaches. Nearly 85,000 people are expected to attend the game on Saturday…

31/07/2025

The first-ever Major League Baseball game held in Tennessee will take place this weekend, and both starting pitchers who will take the mound at Bristol Motor Speedway have close ties to Knoxville.

The first-ever Major League Baseball game in Tennessee will take place this weekend and both starting pitchers who will take the mount at Bristol Motor Speedway have close ties to Knoxville.

31/07/2025

A beloved K-9 officer of the Kingsport Police Department, Whiskee, passed away from cancer on Monday. His handler, Carrie Peters, said that through his toughness, he was well-known for his affectionate nature and love for whipped cream.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A beloved K-9 officer of the Kingsport Police Department, Whiskee, passed away from cancer on Monday. His handler, Carrie Peters, said that through his toughness, he was w…

31/07/2025

No injuries were reported after flash flooding affected several parts of Kingsport on Wednesday, but two drivers had to be rescued, according to the Kingsport Fire Department (KFD).

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — No injuries were reported after flash flooding affected several parts of Kingsport on Wednesday, but two drivers had to be rescued, according to the Kingsport Fire Departm…

31/07/2025

Flash flood warnings remain in effect across East Tennessee and southwest Virginia this evening. The Storm Team 11 forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with showers and thunderstorms. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Flash flood warnings remain in effect across East Tennessee and southwest Virginia this evening. The Storm Team 11 forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with showers and thunderstorms. The…

31/07/2025

Students will soon be back in the classroom, and News Channel 11 is interviewing local superintendents about their goals for this school year.

GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Students will soon be back in the classroom, and News Channel 11 is interviewing local superintendents about their goals for this school year. This week, two interview…

31/07/2025

Shades of Grace Pastor Will Shewey said the church received "major flooding" on Wednesday. Shewey told News Channel 11 that the 6,000 square-foot church received nearly 2 inches of water.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Shades of Grace Pastor Will Shewey said the church received “major flooding” on Wednesday. Shewey told News Channel 11 that the 6,000 square-foot church receiv…

31/07/2025

Last weekend, a cyclist died after an accident involving a truck, and while the investigation revealed the vehicle in that crash was not at fault, many who ride say they've had their fair share of run-ins with vehicles coming too close to them.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Area cyclists say riding on the roads can be dangerous, but the beauty of the area draws them to open roads. Last weekend, a cyclist died after an accident involving a …

31/07/2025

Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools return to class on Monday, and for the first time, wireless communication devices will not be allowed throughout the school day.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools return to class on Monday, and for the first time, wireless communication devices will not be allowed throughout t…

31/07/2025

Flash flooding has caused roads in Kingsport, Bristol, and other areas in the Tri-Cities to become submerged on Wednesday.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Flash flooding has caused roads in Kingsport, Bristol, and other areas in the Tri-Cities to become submerged on Wednesday. A slideshow featuring photos and videos from vie…

30/07/2025

Virginia lawmakers are reacting after the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU announced it would no longer provide gender-affirming care to youth under the age of 19.

30/07/2025

5-year-old Avyn Culbertson loves to craft. In 2024, Avyn was diagnosed with B-cell leukemia. Her parents, Ashley and Nathaniel Culbertson, said crafting helped her during cancer treatments.

SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – 5-year-old Avyn Culbertson loves to craft. In 2024, Avyn was diagnosed with B-cell leukemia. Her parents, Ashley and Nathaniel Culbertson, said crafting helped her …