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wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts |Doug Counts
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Hands On! Discovery Center in Gray hosted a “Dino Egg Hunt” on Friday morning. The event featured themed experiments, crafts, games and a simulated prehistoric forest. “It might be a day off from school, but we’re going to have them have fun and learn at the same time,” Heather Watson, Hands-On! Vice President of Education and Exhibits, said.
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wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Easter events, Johnson City Anime-Fest, a Veterans/First Responder Breakfast and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20. Easter EventsShades of Grace Annual Good Friday “Walk with the Cross”Friday, noon13 East Sullivan Street, KingsportMore informationGlow in the Dark Egg HuntOpen to ages 5-12.
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wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts
by: Emily Hibbitts Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 09:59 AM EDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 09:59 AM EDT The Pledge of Allegiance is an expression of patriotism and commitment to our country. The Bachman Bernard Family is proud to present the Daily Pledge from our local schools.
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yahoo.com | Emily Hibbitts
Emily HibbittsFri, April 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM UTC1 min readKingsport Petworks temporarily closes due to parvoKINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Petworks in Kingsport announced Thursday it will be closed from April 16-30 due to parvovirus. Petworks stated that as of Thursday, they have one confirmed case of parvo. “Our shelter will remain closed while we monitor all of the other puppies and dogs closely and do very deep cleaning,” Petworks said in a post on social media.
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6 days ago | 
wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Petworks in Kingsport announced Thursday it will be closed from April 16-30 due to parvovirus. Petworks stated that as of Thursday, they have one confirmed case of parvo. “Our shelter will remain closed while we monitor all of the other puppies and dogs closely and do very deep cleaning,” Petworks said in a post on social media.
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6 days ago | 
wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Aaron Tippin’s concert in Johnson City on May 2 has been canceled. Officials cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for the cancellation, according to a news release from the City of Johnson City. The Johnson City show was added on short notice after a previously planned show in North Carolina was cancelled. “The short turnaround time made it difficult for both teams to properly prepare for the event,” officials said in a joint statement.
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1 week ago | 
wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A man was convicted by a jury in Washington County, Virginia, of sexually abusing a minor. According to a release from the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Washington County, Virginia, Armando Navarro Morales was convicted of the following after a two-and-a-half-day trial:Object sexual penetrationAggravated sexual batteryThe crimes reportedly happened on Jan. 28, 2024, in Washington County, Virginia, and involved a minor.
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wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts
PENNINGTON GAP, Va. (WJHL) — A future pizzeria in Pennington Gap received a $10,000 Seed Capital Grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA). VCEDA announced Thursday that Outsiders Pizzeria and Bar will open at 41169 West Morgan Avenue. “Outsiders will cater to both locals and visitors, providing an additional dining experience in Pennington Gap,” Jonathan Belcher, VCEDA executive director/general counsel, said in a news release.
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wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — One person was injured after a shooting in Marion on Tuesday morning. According to a news release from the Town of Marion, police responded to the 700 block of First Street just after 2 a.m. regarding a possible shooting. Upon arrival, police found a man fleeing the scene with a gunshot wound in his upper shoulder, the release said.
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wjhl.com | Emily Hibbitts
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) confirmed to News Channel 11 Monday that two recent graduates’ visas had been revoked by Homeland Security. “I can confirm that ETSU has been notified that two recent graduates’ visas have been revoked under the authority of the Office of Homeland Security,” a spokesperson for ETSU said.
