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Police: Thousands in cash, drugs seized in Bluff City operation

BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - A suspect is in custody after the Bluff City Police Department (BCPD) executed a warrant Sunday and found more than a pound of meth and thousands of dollars in cash. Sheriff: Possible arson displaces dozens of Bristol residents According to a release from the BCPD, officers and Sullivan County deputies executed the arrest warrant on Travis Hunter...
Traffic slowed on I-26 West near downtown Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Traffic has all but stopped in the westbound lanes of Interstate 26 near downtown Johnson City Monday afternoon. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Smartway Traffic Map shows heavy congestion and stalled traffic on I-26 West originating between the Unaka Avenue and downtown exits. HCSO: Out-of-state felons arrested with 154g of suspected fentanyl Eastbound traffic does not...
THP: Driver cited after straight truck overturns on 19-E in Carter Co.

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Charlotte, North Carolina, driver faces a due care citation after a tractor-trailer overturned on 19-E (Route 37) in Carter County, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). THP: two people injured in crash on I-81 The Smartway traffic map provided by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) initially reported that the single-vehicle crash...
Unaka rushing TD voted Week 4 Best Play of the Week

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Tri-Cities has voted, and Unaka High School's Jamol Blamo secured Week 4's Best Play of the Week. Twin Springs may have ultimately won the matchup with the Rangers, but Blamo wowed everyone as he broke through tackle after tackle and willed his way into the endzone. Final Scores & Highlights: Week 4 high school football games Other...
HCSO: Out-of-state felons arrested with 154g of suspected fentanyl

MOORESBURG, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two out-of-state felons face a slew of drug charges from the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) after a K-9 officer reportedly discovered over 150 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl during a Sept. 11 traffic stop. Arrest reports from the HCSO detailed the incident that began at 2:45 a.m. when deputy Bryan Sanders noticed a...
Sheriff: Possible arson displaces dozens of Bristol residents

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A structure fire that ended up damaging multiple apartments over the weekend is now being investigated as arson, and police say they have identified a potential suspect. HCSO: Out-of-state felons arrested with 154g of suspected fentanyl According to a release from the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office (WCSO), officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in...

Panthers fall to Browns 24-26 in nail-biting season opener

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rookie Cade York kicked a go-ahead 58-yard field goal with 8 seconds left, Kareem Hunt scored two touchdowns and the Cleveland Browns spoiled Baker Mayfield’s bid for vengeance with a 26-24 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Nick Chubb ran for 141 yards and Hunt had 70 total yards from scrimmage as the Browns won their...
Unaka rushing TD voted Week 4 Best Play of the Week

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Tri-Cities has voted, and Unaka High School's Jamol Blamo secured Week 4's Best Play of the Week. Twin Springs may have ultimately won the matchup with the Rangers, but Blamo wowed everyone as he broke through tackle after tackle and willed his way into the endzone. Final Scores & Highlights: Week 4 high school football games Other...
ESPN's College GameDay coming to Boone on Saturday

BOONE, NC (WJHL) - Following its upset victory over No. 6 Texas A&M on Saturday, Appalachian State captured the attention of the college football world. The Worldwide Leader in Sports has taken notice, as well. GAMEDAY IS COMING TO BOONE❗ Home of @AppState_FB 😤 pic.twitter.com/r1uzaBobmM— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 11, 2022 ESPN's College GameDay has announced that it will host a show live...
ETSU volleyball sweeps Buccaneer Classic with Saturday win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - After dispatching Clemson in upset fashion on Friday night, ETSU volleyball backed up the win with another over USC Upstate on Saturday, 3-1. The Spartans took the first frame, 28-26, but the home squad rallied back to win the next three: 25-20, 25-18, 25-17. Brianna Cantrell led the Bucs with 17 kills on the afternoon, while Amanda...
Brent Pry lands first win as Hokies head coach, 27-10

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WJHL) - Virginia Tech followed up a disappointing season-opening loss to Old Dominion with a resounding victory inside Lane Stadium on Saturday night, 27-10 over Boston College. The Hokies stifled the Eagles' offense, allowing just 155 yards of total offense, while sacking quarterback Phil Jurkovec six times. Marshall transfer, Grant Wells, tossed for 140 yards and a touchdown, while the...
App State stuns No. 6 Texas A&M in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, TX (WJHL) - After nearly topping North Carolina in its season opener, Appalachian State stuck it to the Aggies on their home turf Saturday, squeaking out the upset, 17-14. The Mountaineers never trailed, opening the scoring in the second quarter with an Ahmani Marshall four-yard score. Following a Texas A&M ground touchdown, Appalachian State retook the lead late in...