ABC Tri-Cities

11/22/2025

The Church Circle churches will present a living nativity in downtown Kingsport for the ninth year.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Church Circle churches will present a living nativity in downtown Kingsport for the ninth year. It will take place at Church Circle on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 6–8 p.m., …

11/22/2025

The Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, sent a letter to public libraries across the state, urging them to begin reviewing books in the children's section.

TRI CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, sent a letter to public libraries across the state, urging them to begin reviewing books in the children’s sect…

11/21/2025

The Dave Rider Center for Athletic Performance at Elizabethton High School is officially open. The facility is named after the late former football coach Dave Rider, who was known and admired for making an impact in the community.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Dave Rider Center for Athletic Performance at Elizabethton High School is officially open. The facility is named after the late former football coach Dave Rid…

11/21/2025

The Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it is pleased to welcome its new K9, Daisey, to the team.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it is pleased to welcome its new K9, Daisey, to the team. K9 Daisey is a certified electronic detection canine, mak…

11/21/2025

Twenty-six-year-old Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr., who killed three University of Virginia (UVA) football players in 2022, has been given five life sentences after five days of testimony.

11/21/2025

Ed Jordan was born in Germany and adopted by a soldier and his wife stationed there during WWII.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ed Jordan was born in Germany and adopted by a soldier and his wife stationed there during WWII. “I was brought to the United States, via the USS United States st…

11/21/2025

President Trump said Friday he would feel comfortable living in New York City while Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) is in office.

President Trump said Friday he would feel comfortable living in New York City while Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) is in office. “Yeah, I would. I really would. Especially after the meeting,” Trump…

11/21/2025

A bear was rescued in Gatlinburg Friday morning, after the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said it was stranded on a roof.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A bear was rescued in Gatlinburg Friday morning, after the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said it was stranded on a roof. TWRA said the Gatlinburg Police Department …

11/21/2025

For the first time since 1994, the Abingdon Falcons volleyball team will get a chance to play for the Class 3 state championship on Saturday in Salem.

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — For the first time since 1994, the Abingdon Falcons volleyball team will get a chance to play for the Class 3 state championship on Saturday in Salem. The Lady Falcons last w…

11/21/2025

Congratulations to former Science Hill pitcher Major Osbolt, who announced tonight on social media that he has committed to the LSU Tigers.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Congratulations to former Science Hill pitcher Major Osbolt, who announced tonight on social media that he has committed to the LSU Tigers. Osbolt, who pitched for the …

11/21/2025

Widespread showers continue tonight into Friday morning.

Rain arrives tonight  Widespread showers will likely spread back into the area this evening and continue overnight. Most areas can expect rain through the overnight hours into early Friday mor…

11/21/2025

TikTok announced that the app is releasing new tools to build transparency around AI, including accessibility for users to manage AI-generated content they see in their ‘For You’ feeds.

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