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Southwest Virginia’s seven-day new COVID-19 case rate has increased 28% over the past two days and is now higher than the statewide peak rate reached last week after the Virginia Department of Health reported 823 new cases Friday.
RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL) — Southwest Virginia’s seven-day new COVID-19 case rate has increased 28% over the past two days and is now higher than the statewide peak rate reached last week after th…
Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” died Friday. He was 68.
Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” died Friday. He was …
Unicoi County Schools will remain closed Friday due to COVID-19.
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Unicoi County Schools will remain closed Friday due to COVID-19. Director of Schools John English said the extra day off may help mitigate the spread of the virus and give stu…
When it comes to addressing issues specific to education in Northeast Tennessee, the top leaders in our local school systems say they are better when united.
(WJHL) — What started as a method of problem-solving during the pandemic has turned into setting priorities for legislation that will affect Northeast Tennessee education. Since the onset of the CO…
Third District Attorney General Dan Armstrong said Thursday that he was "comfortable" with those charges and will not pursue extradition because the charges here would not be as severe.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (WJHL) — Canadian authorities have charged the suspect believed to be behind “swatting” calls at Volunteer High School in Church Hill and Watauga High School in Boone…
The lone East Tennessee representative on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants 2022 list is a cozy cafe nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The lone East Tennessee representative on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants 2022 list is a cozy cafe nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Yelp, a crowd-so…
Local grocery store representatives say product shortages are being caused by the pandemic, supply chain issues and bad weather.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – It’s becoming harder to find some of the products you need at the grocery store, and local grocery store representatives say product shortages are being cau…
"Pick-Up for a Pint," as the event is being called, allowed guests to come by and trade a use a bit of their time collecting litter in exchange for a cold brew from the brewing company.
“Pick-up for a pint” as the event is being called, allowed guests to come by and trade a use a bit of their time collecting litter in exchange for a cold brew from the brewing company.
FATAL FIRE: Authorities say one person was killed and another injured in a house fire Thursday in Sullivan County.
Authorities say one person was killed and another injured in a house fire Thursday in Sullivan County.
Bristol, Tennessee City Schools will be closed on the next three Mondays due to COVID-19 cases.
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol, Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) will be closed on the next three Mondays due to COVID-19 cases. The school system announced Thursday that there will be no school on M…
A Kingsport man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after investigators said he severely injured a woman and caused her to lose her unborn child.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Kingsport man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after investigators said he severely injured a woman and caused her to lose her unborn child. Under a plea deal, Dom…
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol is asking Ivanka Trump, former President Donald Trump's daughter and one of his former White House advisers, to voluntarily sit down with the committee.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol is asking Ivanka Trump, former President Donald Trump’s daughter and former White House adviser, to voluntarily sit do…
An Abingdon man is dead after a crash near Interstate 81 in Washington County, Virginia.
An Abingdon man is dead after a crash near Interstate 81 in Washington County, Virginia.
The Pledge of Allegiance is an expression of patriotism and commitment to our country. The Bachman Bernard Family is proud to present the Daily Pledge from our local schools.
The Pledge of Allegiance is an expression of patriotism and commitment to our country. The Bachman Bernard Family is proud to present the Daily Pledge from our local schools. *This video was shot p…
The NCAA has adopted a sport-by-sport approach for transgender athletes, bringing the organization in line with the U.S. and International Olympic Committees.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has adopted a sport-by-sport approach for transgender athletes, bringing the organization in line with the U.S. and International Olympic Committees. Under the new guid…
Officials have released their findings in the death investigation of former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry's daughter, Hannah Price, who was found deceased in November 2021. Price, 25, had been a resident in Fentress County, Tenn.
Officials have released their findings in the death investigation of former “American Idol” contestant Chris Daughtry’s daughter, Hannah Price, who was found deceased in a Fentres…
Today we'll see rain and snow before noon, then a chance of flurries between noon and 2 pm.
Good Thursday morning. Here is your latest Storm Team 11 forecast. Thursday: Rain and snow before noon, then a chance of flurries between noon and 2 pm. Patchy fog before 10 am. Temperature falling…
Local beer enthusiasts popped the tops on seasonal and homemade brews at a Homebrew Bottle Share event hosted by Johnson City Brewing Company at the Boones Creek location.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Local beer enthusiasts popped the tops on seasonal and homemade brews at a Homebrew Bottle Share event hosted by Johnson City Brewing Company at the Boones Creek locati…
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing a new law that would reimburse people accused of murder if it's proven they acted in self-defense and are acquitted of the charges against them.
Tennessee Rep. Bruce Griffey is proposing a new law that would reimburse accused killers if it’s proven they acted in self-defense and acquitted of the charges against them.
A push to reduce the punishment for adult possession of psychedelic mushrooms is under review in the Virginia General Assembly.
A push to reduce the penalty for adult possession of psychedelic mushrooms is under review in the Virginia General Assembly.
Isaiah Matlock is our Storm Team 11 Student of the Week!
WJHL)- Every week, News Channel 11 highlights a ‘Storm Team Student of the Week’ with Meteorologist Alex Williams.This week, Isaiah Matlock, a 2nd-grader at Mt. Carmel Elementary was our Storm Team…
News Channel 11's two-state viewing area has surpassed 3,000 total COVID deaths.
Most recent 1,000 deaths have come in 136 days JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – News Channel 11’s two-state viewing area surpassed a grim milestone with Wednesday’s weekly Tennessee D…
Kingsport city officials say closing Jared Drive would benefit Eastman while building the proposed Meadow Park Lane would benefit the city by opening up 108 acres for future business and industrial development.
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport is pursuing a plan that would alter traffic flow in part of the city near Eastman Chemical Company and in the MeadowView area. City officials say the…
To celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday, Dollywood officials announced the creation of the Care More Initiative as a way to honor her lifelong legacy of philanthropy and giving.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — To celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday, Dollywood officials announced the creation of the Care More Initiative as a way to honor her lifelong legacy of philanthropy and givi…
Greene County commissioners filled two vacancies Tuesday night.
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greene County commissioners filled two vacancies Tuesday night. One vacancy resulted from the death of 3rd District Commissioner Clifford Doc Bryant while the other stem…
TRAFFIC ALERT: A section of Highway 11W is closed in Mount Carmel due to a crash.
MOUNT CARMEL, Tenn. (WJHL) — A section of Highway 11W is closed in Mount Carmel due to a crash. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is currently on the scene of the crash at Highway 11W and Hammond Avenue…
Newfound Gap received nearly an entire month's worth of snowfall within 24 hours during the winter storm on Jan. 16-17.
Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains accumulated over 13 inches of snowfall on Jan. 16 & 17.
A federal grant will pay for the removal of a hazardous dam and pump house at a former coal mine, according to the Virginia Department of Energy.
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A federal grant will pay for the removal of a hazardous dam and pump house at a former coal mine, according to the Virginia Department of Energy. The department says wo…
With snow moving out of the area by early Tuesday, the focus for salt trucks and snow removal crews shifted to the side streets and neighborhoods - particularly in higher elevations.
(WJHL) – With snow moving out of the area by early Tuesday, the focus for salt trucks and snow removal crews shifted to the side streets and neighborhoods – particularly in higher eleva…
Hard Rock officials will hold meetings next month about employment opportunities at its future Bristol casino and resort.
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Hard Rock officials will hold meetings next month about employment opportunities at its future Bristol casino and resort. Those interested in working at Hard Rock Bristol can …
Autopsy reports have revealed new details in a Sullivan County death investigation that began in October 2021.
Autopsy reports have revealed new details in a Sullivan County death investigation that began in October 2021.
A new Tennessee law requires those working in the field of cosmetology to take training to help identify signs of domestic abuse.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new Tennessee law requires those working in the field of cosmetology to take training to help identify signs of domestic abuse. As of Jan. 1, barbers, hairstyli…
Consumers and companies are ready for the more ecologically sustainable "circular economy" that Eastman Chemical Company says its molecular recycling technology brings to the world of consumer plastics — and now an entire country appears ready, too.
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Consumers and companies are ready for the more ecologically sustainable “circular economy” that Eastman Chemical Company says its molecular recycling technolog…
After postponing the 64th annual Grammy Awards due to concerns surrounding the omicron variant, organizers have announced a new date for the award show. The new day will, however, delay a different award show.
While one ceremony has been rescheduled, another has been forced to move to another day.
Ballad Health employees who have not received a COVID-19 shot yet have less than a month to get at least the first dose.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health employees who have not received a COVID-19 shot yet have less than a month to get at least the first dose in order to comply with the health system’…
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