Heather Williams

Bristol, Virginia

Executive Producer, Special Projects and Sports Anchor at WCYB-TV (Bristol, VA)

Executive Producer, Special Projects and Sports Anchor at WEMT-TV

EP of Sports/Special Projects, Sports Anchor for WCYB. I❤️ telling great stories. NASCAR pit reporter, wannabe singer/dancer. I ❤️Royals, Chiefs, KU, Mo State

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NASCAR driver honors late team owner from Abingdon at Pocono race

1 week ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — NASCAR Truck Series driver Kaden Honeycutt will pay tribute to the late team owner Charlie Henderson during this weekend's race at Pocono. Honeycutt, who races for Niece Motorsports, announced on social media that he will display Henderson's name over his driver's window. "Mr. Henderson will be riding with us at Pocono. Everyone will miss him extremely in the garage. Thoughts and prayers with Henderson Motorsports. Let’s do it for Charlie!" Honeycutt said on his X account.
Ridgeview's Connor Smith commits to Arkansas

1 week ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

Ridgeview punter Connor Smith announces his commitment to Arkansas. Stateline Sports Reporter Heather Williams chats with him about hit journey to one of the top punters in the country and why he chose Arkansas.
Funeral arrangements set for NASCAR team owner Charlie Henderson

1 week ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Charlie Henderson, a prominent NASCAR team owner and Southwest Virginia businessman, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 88. Henderson, who served as a military police officer in the Army, returned home to establish the grocery chain Food Country U.S.A. He later founded Henderson Motorsports in 1982.
ESPN SportsCenter 50-state tour coming to Bristol for Speedway Classic

1 week ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — ESPN SportsCenter is hitting the road this summer for the first time in two decades, embarking on a 50-state tour that will bring the network's flagship news and information program directly to fans across America. The tour, titled "SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days," kicks off in Washington D.C. on June 27 with host Scott Van Pelt. The 37th stop of the tour will be at the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee on August 2.
Southwest Virginia tennis players earn runner-up finishes at VHSL state championship

1 week ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WCYB) — A pair of talented girls tennis players from Southwest Virginia secured runner-up finishes at the Virginia High School League (VHSL) state championship. Marion's Parker White, who had already claimed the Class Two team title and doubles championship, narrowly missed out on a fourth consecutive singles title. White was defeated by Radford's Lynda Pratt with scores of 7-5 and 7-6. In Class One, Addy Bays added to her accolades with a runner-up finish in the singles tournament.
The Backstretch Podcast Season 4, Episode 18: Donnie Allison

2 weeks ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

Denny Hamlin wins at Michigan in the midst of a lot going on off the track, now he will skip Mexico City. Dodge is returning to the truck series. Heather shares a recent conversation with Hall of Famer Donnie Allison. Here final thought is on the race in Mexico City.
Former ETSU pitcher Brady Frederick transfers to Tennessee

2 weeks ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

Former East Tennessee State University pitcher Brady Frederick is set to join the University of Tennessee's baseball team, according to multiple reports, including On3 Sports. Frederick, who hails from Knoxville, was named the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Year. He completed the season with an impressive 8-2 record, four saves, and an ERA of 2.67 over 77.2 innings pitched for the Buccaneers.
Capps sets record at Bristol Dragway, Torrence, Anderson, Gadson wins Wallys

2 weeks ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps became the all-time wins leader at Bristol Dragway on Sunday, ending a 33-race winless streak by defeating Paul Lee in the final round of the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Capps made his best run of the weekend in the finals, clocking in at 3.957 seconds at 328.06 mph in his 12,000-horsepower NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra.
Bristol Motor Speedway transforms for MLB event, deconstruction underway

3 weeks ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The transformation of Bristol Motor Speedway into a baseball field is in full swing as the deconstruction phase of the project begins. The Goodyear building is currently being dismantled, with about half of it set to come down to make way for the new field. Once the event concludes, the building will be reconstructed. In addition to the Goodyear building, the infield lighting and several snow Coast signs from turns one and two have already been removed.
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals return to Bristol this weekend

3 weeks ago | wcyb.com | Heather Williams

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Racing fans are gearing up for a thrilling weekend as the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals make their much-anticipated return to Bristol. After a year-long wait, some of the nation's top drag racers will compete for titles, promising high speeds and record-breaking moments. The 2024 event was described as "electric," and this year's competition is expected to deliver even more excitement.