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Tree trunk plows into Carter County home

4 days ago | wjhl.com | Murry Lee |Doug Counts

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Carter County house’s wall was torn through on Tuesday after a tree trunk crashed through it. First responders were at the scene Tuesday afternoon when News Channel 11 arrived. The home on Lick Skillet Road in Stoney Creek had sustained significant damage with visible wreckage. According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 caller alerted first responders to a possible explosion that damaged a home on Tuesday morning.
Bookworm Mobile to distribute books across Johnson City

5 days ago | wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts |Doug Counts

by: Emily Hibbitts, Doug Counts Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 10:44 AM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 01:28 PM EDT JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City Schools’ Bookworm Mobile will distribute books across the city in June. The first appearance of the traveling library is scheduled for Monday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Memorial Park Community Center.
Kingsport Fire Department provides grilling safety tips ahead of Memorial Day

2 weeks ago | wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts |Doug Counts

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Barry Brickey, Public Education and Information Officer with the Kingsport Fire Department (KFD), provided various grilling safety tips with News Channel 11 on Wednesday. Brickey said since Memorial Day is the traditional kickoff for grilling season, now is a good time to make sure your grill is in working order. “With a gas grill, make sure that the tubing is good, [and] the lead out to the tank is good,” Brickey said.
Sullivan County Dispatcher receives ‘Superstar Award’

2 weeks ago | wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts |Doug Counts

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Sullivan County Dispatcher Wendy Doran received a “Superstar Award” on Monday after helping a father save his infant child from drowning in December. Doran, who was previously presented a “Lifesaving Award” for her actions, used new technology called Rapid Deploy. “It’s really, really a good technology,” Doran said.
‘Battle of the Ages’ pickleball games take place in Johnson County

3 weeks ago | wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts |Doug Counts

JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The 4th annual “Battle of the Ages” pickleball event took place on Wednesday in Johnson County. The event featured 36 Johnson County High School seniors and 34 Johnson County Senior Center members. The games have reportedly become a beloved tradition within the community and help showcase cross-generational fun.
Student-built plane takes flight in Greeneville

3 weeks ago | wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts |Doug Counts

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — After nearly four years, a student-built plane took off in Greeneville on Tuesday. The aircraft, built by students in the Aviation Flight Program at the Greene Technology Center, cost around $135,000 to build. On Tuesday, the plane had its first official flight. Most of the funds were awarded to the center by community partners. “You can’t do something like this without huge community involvement and support,” TangoFlight Executive Director Dan Weyant said.
Ballad Health donates $4.5k to Gray Elementary for ‘Reset Room’

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Doug Counts

GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health donated $4,500 to Gray Elementary School for a “Reset Room” designed to promote mental health and reduce stress for students and staff. The Reset Room will be a calming space where individuals can take a break and practice mindfulness.
Ballad Health donates $4.5k to Gray Elementary for ‘Reset Room’

1 month ago | wjhl.com | Doug Counts |Emily Hibbitts

GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health donated $4,500 to Gray Elementary School for a “Reset Room” designed to promote mental health and reduce stress for students and staff. The Reset Room will be a calming space where individuals can take a break and practice mindfulness.
Day of Prayer events held in Kingsport

1 month ago | wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts |Doug Counts |Elijah Manship

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport’s annual Mayor’s Breakfast and a Day of Prayer event at Preaching Christ Church took place Thursday morning. The Kingsport Mayor’s Breakfast has been a tradition since the 2000s, current Mayor Paul Montgomery said. “Today will have about 12 or so prayers from individuals that pray for our country, pray for our community, pray for our state, pray for our schools,” Montgomery said.
Church Hill Middle School hosts ‘Amazing Shake’ event

1 month ago | wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts |Doug Counts

CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Church Hill Middle School hosted its annual “Amazing Shake” event on Monday. At the event, around 100 students rotated through different scenarios and were judged by volunteers on a proper handshake, good eye contact, the ability to think fast and to keep good conversations going. “A lot of students have trouble when they come out to get jobs, introducing themselves and talking to people,” Principal Sherry Price said.