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Judge sets hearing to decide if Megan Boswell’s trial will be in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter Evelyn, appeared in court Thursday. Boswell and her attorney Gene Scott appeared before Judge James “Jim” Goodwin, along with First Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus. Boswell faces a slew of charges tied to her daughter’s death, including […]
Man charged with attempted first-degree murder after shooting in Kingsport, police say
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Kingsport man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting on Tuesday evening, according to the Kingsport Police Department. The Kingsport Police Department said that Samuel Murphy, 41, has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and felony reckless...
Lifesaving technology at JCMC gives Blountville woman another chance at life
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Complications from the flu might send some people to the hospital but for others, it can cause severe life-threatening issues. That was the case for Shanna Shaffer. The Blountville native developed double pneumonia, acute respiratory distress and severe sepsis which led to her organs starting to fail. In December 2022, […]
‘Honoring The Fallen’ specialty license plates have arrived
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — After losing her husband in the line of duty, Liz White-Dibb was inspired to begin her Honoring The Fallen specialty license plate project to honor officers who have died in the field. News Channel 11 spoke with White-Dibb in 2022 when she introduced the project. On Thursday, White-Dibb happily reported […]
Johnson City native Brad Teague gets ready for his 58th year of racing
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City native Brad Teague has raced about anything and everywhere since he started his career 57 years ago. At 76 years old, Teague is still behind the wheel and this weekend he’ll take the green flag for the 2024 season opener at Kingsport Speedway better known as the “Concrete Jungle.” […]
Justice for Jake: $4,000 reward being offered in animal abuse case in Bristol
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — There is more than a $4,000 reward being offered in an animal abuse case in Bristol. Jake, as he became known, was found earlier this month in Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol, Virginia. Someone had pinned his nearly lifeless body under bales of hay. Volunteers...
Johnson City man accused of inappropriately touching girl charged, police say
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Johnson City man accused of inappropriately touching a girl has been charged with sexual battery, according to authorities. Oscar Gomez, 48, was arrested after a juvenile reported that Gomez inappropriately touched her against her will, according to the Johnson City Police Department. Gomez...
Scott Co. investigators find drugs while arresting wanted man, sheriff says
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A man wanted in both Scott and Wise counties was arrested Monday, and investigators report finding meth, cocaine and other drugs in his home. According to a news release from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, investigators found Michael Landon Raboin, 41, at his Duffield home. The sheriff’s office searched Raboin’s […]
Bristol, Virginia bids farewell to elementary schools ahead of consolidation
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — As plans are ramping up to consolidate elementary schools in Bristol, Virginia a special event will be held for former students. The district says it will be hosting a farewell to the various elementary schools. Right now, construction of a new intermediate school is underway.
Northeast TN law enforcement in favor of upping penalty for making school threats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed a bill that would increase the charge for a school threat from a misdemeanor to a felony in Tennessee. It is now up to the Tennessee Senate to make it official. The bill, which sailed through the House with bipartisan support, would make threatening […]
UETHDA: Energy assistance program continues in April
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency (UETHDA) announced Thursday that it would continue its energy assistance program in April, offering help with energy bills to people in the region. UETHDA’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) prioritizes low-income, energy-burdened, disabled, elderly, homes with children under 6, veterans and large households. The following […]
100+ attend WCSO’s women in law enforcement event
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) held an event focused on the importance of women in law enforcement Thursday. The event was attended by more than 100 women in law enforcement representing agencies from across the area, some coming from as far away as Chattanooga. All women working in […]
Elizabethton Police Department reports arrests
The following arrests have been reported by the Elizabethton Police Department: On March 22, officers arrested Oscar Gomez, 48, of Johnson City, charging him with sexual battery. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Dec. 20, 2023, at a residence on W. State of Franklin Road. According to reports, a juvenile female reported that Gomez […] The post Elizabethton Police Department reports arrests appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
4 Kingsport restaurants to be part of Dine for Disaster program to benefit Red Cross
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Four Kingsport restaurants are set to be part of the Dine for Disaster program that will benefit the American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee. In our region, the Red Cross has helped support nearly 600 people affected by house fires and other disasters. On Thursday,...
First Melty location outside of Utah opens at The Pinnacle in Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Melty, a restaurant known for its grilled cheeses, sandwiches, melts, and soups, opened its doors for the first time in Bristol, Tennessee Tuesday morning. The new location is the first Melty to open outside of Utah. “I have never seen quite the amount of buzz around one of our store openings […]
No injuries reported after woman crashes vehicle into Waffle House in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Fortunately, no one was hurt after a woman crashed her vehicle into a Waffle House in Wytheville early Wednesday morning, according to the Wytheville Police Department. Officers were called to the scene at about 3:45 a.m., and after investigating further, they determined that the driver, 61-year-old...
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