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This week in Sullivan County, Tennessee, several incidents occurred that require attention. These incidents include a Bristol man being found with drugs and weapons during a traffic stop, a Kingsport man being charged with kidnapping after a pursuit, the ongoing search for a missing woman, and a former Elementary PTO president pleading guilty to theft.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Annual Tri-Pride parade and festival returned to Johnson City for the first time since 2018. Tri-Pride completed it’s first trifecta by hosting events in Kingsport and Bristol before making it’s way back to their first host city. “We’re very happy to be back and excited to return,” Tri-Pride Vice […]

In Jonesborough, Tennessee, there were two incidents this week that impacted safety. The first incident involved twelve inmates at the Washington County Detention Center who were charged with aggravated riot and assault after a gang-related fight on April 22. One detention officer required medical treatment. The second incident resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in a crash with a sedan at the intersection of Old Embreeville Road and Whispering Pines Road, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Sophie Dean, a senior at Dobyns-Bennett High School, was escorted by her long-time friend Michael McClellan in the homecoming court on Friday. Dean has been Michael’s friend and helper since the sixth grade, as part of a program that Kingsport City Schools offers called the BUDS Program. The program allows students […]

Officer Emmaline Hulse of the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) was recently recognized with a Life Saving Award. A recent graduate of the Regional Law Enforcement Academy at Walters State Community College, Officer Hulse acted swiftly when a diner started choking at a local restaurant on September 13, 2023.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – One person is in custody after allegedly firing a shot into another person’s home. According to a release from the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), officers arrested Priscilla Lunsford, of Johnson City, on charges stemming from a shots fired call. The release states...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two people face second-degree murder charges related to a September 2022 drug overdose that resulted in a 34-year-old Johnson City man’s death. Court documents obtained by News Channel 11 state that Brittany Lauren Fitzgerald and Robert Lee Qualls allegedly “unlawfully [killed]” Timothy Kuykendall on Sept. 8, 2022 by the distribution […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – An Elizabethton resident is in custody after allegedly pointing a handgun at three people in a car early Saturday morning. According to a release from the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), officers responded to an unknown disturbance on Seminole Drive. An investigation led officers to discover that during a verbal […]

With its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Upper East Tennessee grapples with a grim and less-publicized challenge - human trafficking. While Sullivan, Hawkins, Cocke, and Greene counties find themselves vulnerable, understanding the broader context is essential in addressing this menace.

Welcome to this article where we explore three remarkable parks in Kingsport. Have you had the opportunity to visit any of them? If yes, we would love to hear your experiences! Please drop your comments below.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Johnson City.

The City of Kingsport has commenced the first phase of renovations at the Bays Mountain Park Nature Center. GRC Construction will handle the improvement works. The initial phase will focus on the main lobby of the Nature Center. This phase includes the expansion of the gift shop, renovation of employee offices, and replacement of lobby carpet with vinyl flooring. Additionally, a new entrance to the planetarium is being created.

A significant pay raise for deputies at the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee is in progress. This comes as a reaction to staffing shortages. The Sullivan County Commission has approved the increase in pay, a move designed to attract and retain staff.

Jennifer Santanello is offering a $2,000 reward in an effort to find her missing 21-year-old daughter, Layla Santanello. Layla was last seen on June 27 in Kingsport. Numerous investigations have yet to reveal any significant leads.

Kingsport elementary school dedicates butterfly garden.

Researchers from East Tennessee State University joined officials at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant near Kingsport to survey the flora and animal life on its more than 6,000 acres. A joint report said more than 1,000 different plants were discovered including 11 that appear on the Tennessee Rare Plant List....

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WCYB) — If you are looking for exciting events to go to this Halloween, check out the list below!. This list is ongoing, if you have an event that you would like to be added, email edowens@wcyb.com. Click any of the links below to learn more about...

Roscoe’s story is quite an unusual one. He was a stray dog that didn’t really belong to anyone. No one knew what happened to him or how he ended up roaming the streets of a Washington County neighborhood. Dubbed as a neighborhood dog, some of the neighbors kept...

For the second time in six months, Sheriff Keith Sexton has had to issue a plea to property owners in Washington County, TN, to keep their vehicles locked after another series of car burglaries in Gray. The job was made easy for the suspects as all of the vehicles picked...

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A student at Dobyns-Bennett High School earned a perfect score on his college-level Advanced Placement Seminar Exam in the spring. A release from Kingsport City Schools (KCS) states senior Aidan Ponasik earned every point possible on an AP Seminar Exam, making him one of only 27 students in the world. AP […]