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Fowler appointed new Johnson City Mayor, Murphy made vice mayor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Johnson City Commission selected a new mayor Thursday evening at its regularly scheduled meeting. Following comments from former Mayor Joe Wise and a portion of the meeting dedicated to expressing appreciation for his leadership, a motion was made and seconded to appoint Vice Mayor Dr. Todd Fowler to the position. 4 of the most scenic fishing...
Amoxicillin shortages raise concerns for local doctors, pharmacists

TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) -- Shortages are impacting drugs used for bacterial infections in kids and drugs that help adults recover from the flu faster. The Amoxicillin shortage in particular is impacting children and what they're prescribed. "Amoxicillin is the first line for probably 75% of infant and childhood infections," said Jacob Cox, a pharmacist at Mooney's Pharmacy. "A lot of upper...
Will the Tri-Cities TN/VA have a White Christmas this year?

(WJHL) - Christmas is next week and already everyone is asking the same question: Will we have a White Christmas? The National Weather Service defines a White Christmas as having an inch or more on the ground Christmas morning. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now WJHL Severe Weather Alerts SIGN UP NOW if ( window.checkSizeClasses && window.checkSizeClasses instanceof Function) { window.checkSizeClasses(); } Here is...
KPD: 1 dead, 3 injured in early morning I-81 crash

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) - Kingsport Police Department (KPD) investigators released new details surrounding a fatal Thursday morning crash that left both lanes of Interstate 81 closed. KPD: 2 collisions on I-81 N in Sullivan Co. close all lanes According to a release from the agency, KPD traffic officers were already at the scene of a crash on Interstate 81 North around 7:30...
Man sentenced to 4 years for minor solicitation in Russell County

LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) - A Strasburg, Virginia man is facing four years in prison for a charge of soliciting a minor, well above the state's sentencing guidelines. Big Stone Gap man found guilty of indecent liberties with a child According to a press release from Russell County Commonwealth's Attorney Zack Stoots, Ralph J. Shoemaker, 52, was convicted on one count of use...
Big Stone Gap man found guilty of indecent liberties with a child

WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) - A Big Stone Gap man was found guilty of child sex crimes, according to a release from the Wise County Commonwealth's Attorney. The release states that Michael Emond Tripp, 49, was found guilty by a 12-member jury of two counts of indecent liberties with a child by someone in a custodial relationship. ‘Unspeakable Conditions’: Tazewell Co. nurse...

Lady Vols Blow Past UCF, 99-64

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – All 14 active Lady Vols contributed toward Tennessee's 99 points, as it cruised past UCF in Thompson-Boling Arena on Wednesday, 99-64.With the 35-point triumph, head coach Kellie Harper's squad put its third straight decision in the win column and collected its fifth victory during a six-game home stand. Tennessee (7-5) was led by senior Jordan Horston, who turned in 15 points...
Emory & Henry picks up road win at Tusculum

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) - In the 100th meeting between the two programs, the Wasps overcame a ten-point halftime deficit to steal a 78-75 win. Emory & Henry finished with four players in double figures, led by 15 points from Jake Moynihan. Patrick Antonelli, Malcolm Morgan and Jalen Leftwich each tossed in 12 points. Tusculum's Inady Legiste turned in a monster double-double with...
ETSU names former Army coach Milligan as interim head softball coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has named former Army and Tufts University head coach Cheryl Milligan as its interim softball coach. Milligan takes over a program that fired head coach Belinda Hendrix in November after an investigation into alleged mistreatment of players. Hendrix coached the team to an 8-48 record (1-15 in the Southern Conference) during...
Bucs out-rebounded by Royals, fall 78-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - ETSU saw another tightly-contested matchup end in defeat on Wednesday night, as Queens (NC) held on to defeat the Bucs, 78-75. The visitors hit one of their 13 three-pointers to take a 73-64 advantage late in the second half, but the Blue and Gold never quit. They scored eleven points over the final 1:10 to give...
North Wilkesboro update on construction before NASCAR All-Star race

N. Wilkesboro, NC -- NASCAR is in the midst of the offseason --- but the race is on at North Wilkesboro Speedway to bring the historic track into the 21st century.Preparations are underway for next year's NASCAR all-star race…..Crews made the announcement about that race back in September.Press boxes are being reconstructed… and the back stretch is being removed...
In a battle of defending state champions Dobyns-Bennett gets past Greeneville

(WJHL) -- Defending state champions met on the high school basketball court tonight in Greeneville when the Greene Devils hosted the Dobyns-Bennett Indians…Both of these teams looking different from their title runs last year. Dobyns-Bennett vs Greeneville Science Hill vs Unicoi Co. Lady Indians vs Lady Greene Devils