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WCSO: Man threatened to kill assault victims with rifle

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office (WCSO) announced multiple charges against a Limestone man on Monday in connection to a domestic assault incident last week. Police: Thousands in cash, drugs seized in Bluff City operation According to a release from the WCSO, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Bowmantown Road on Friday night in reference to...
ETSU's Martin sets single-game record for tackles in SoCon opener

(WJHL) - The Bucs came out on the short end of a 20-17 contest in Charleston, South Carolina over the weekend as they dropped their conference opener to The Citadel on Saturday. Police: Thousands in cash, drugs seized in Bluff City operation One of the bright spots for the Blue and Gold, however, was the play of linebacker Chandler Martin. The redshirt-freshman made...
Non-profits, city hope new homes on East Myrtle block start of something bigger

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — By next spring, Army veteran Roland Smith and Keena Mathes will be neighbors on East Myrtle Avenue, right across from the Langston Centre — Mathes in a three-bedroom, two-bath home built by Habitat for Humanity and Smith in a two-bedroom built by Appalachia Service Project (ASP). “I have a 16-year-old son who can come and visit...
'It was chaos': apartment tenant recalls possible arson incident

WASHINGTON Co., Va. (WJHL)- Investigators in Washington County, Virginia are looking into a possible case of arson after an apartment tenant started a fire Sunday night. "I hear a big bang- and I'm like what the crap was that? And he's just down here slamming stuff around and then maybe two seconds after that-- smoke is pouring up through the floor,"...
Rubbin' is gamblin'? Race week, casino both expected to boost booming Bristol tourism industry

BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) - Race week in Bristol is synonymous with a boost in local spending as race fans from across the country set up their campsites around Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS). This year, the added element of Bristol's new casino means the region's tourism industry is expected to hit new heights. PREVIOUS: $37M spent at Bristol Casino in 1st...
JCPD: 1 dead after motorcycle collides with deer in Boones Creek

BOONES CREEK, Tenn. (WJHL) - A man is dead after a motorcycle crash Sunday, the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) reports. According to the JCPD, Donald Newell, from Johnson City, was riding east on Boones Creek Road on a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when the motorcycle hit a deer in the roadway. Sheriff: Possible arson displaces dozens of Bristol residents Newell was taken...

ETSU's Martin sets single-game record for tackles in SoCon opener

(WJHL) - The Bucs came out on the short end of a 20-17 contest in Charleston, South Carolina over the weekend as they dropped their conference opener to The Citadel on Saturday. Police: Thousands in cash, drugs seized in Bluff City operation One of the bright spots for the Blue and Gold, however, was the play of linebacker Chandler Martin. The redshirt-freshman made...
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...
Rubbin' is gamblin'? Race week, casino both expected to boost booming Bristol tourism industry

BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) - Race week in Bristol is synonymous with a boost in local spending as race fans from across the country set up their campsites around Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS). This year, the added element of Bristol's new casino means the region's tourism industry is expected to hit new heights. PREVIOUS: $37M spent at Bristol Casino in 1st...
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...