Lea Johnson

Johnson City

Reporter at WJHL-TV (Johnson City, TN)

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THE UPDATE WE'VE WANTED: Lea Downsized To An Apartment And This Is How She's Turning Their Rental Into Their Urban Oasis

1 month ago | stylebyemilyhenderson.com | Lea Johnson

Hey friends, it’s been a while since I last updated you with our downsizing journey. If you missed it, no worries, you can catch up here. We are going on a year probably by the time this is published, and I have to say, it’s been less challenging than expected, and we are loving it and living with zero regrets. Did it come with a lifestyle change, sure, but we knew that going into it and embraced what was to come.
TVA makes operation improvements to prepare for winter weather

Jan 8, 2025 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has invested $430 million into improving operations at its power plants across the region to make sure families can keep the heat on during winter weather. TVA Program Manager Norm Flake told News Channel 11 that this investment is vital during the cold winter months. “That type of investment makes us more resilient, makes us more reliable,” said Flake.
Counties start preparing roads ahead of winter weather

Jan 7, 2025 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Winter weather is expected in the next few days, and county road officials have already started preparing to salt and clear roads. Unicoi County Road Superintendent Terry Haynes told News Channel 11 that road preparations for winter weather include maintaining snow trucks, filling salt bins, and making sure snow plows have been replaced. “We’ll start with changing the snow plow blades that were worn down to be able to push more snow,” Haynes said.
Kingsport City Schools adding two new elementary schools

Dec 17, 2024 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport City Schools will be adding two new elementary schools in the next five years. City Manager Chris McCartt told News Channel 11 that after doing various studies on the city’s future, leaders feel like the new schools are needed to accommodate for expected population growth over the next few decades. “We had concerns with the capacity we were seeing with our elementary schools,” McCartt said.
Could washed up vehicles from Helene cause environmental risks?

Dec 16, 2024 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — 473 vehicles washed up in Washington County, Tennessee after Hurricane Helene caused the Nolichucky River to flood. The number of vehicles has prompted concerns as to how leaking oil or gas could affect the environment. East Tennessee State University environmental professor Phillip Scheuerman told News Channel 11 that the risks can vary.
Addiction recovery center celebrates move to bigger space

Dec 13, 2024 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The ACTION Recovery Resource Center (ARRC) in Mountain City cut the ribbon on its new location Friday. The center has been in Johnson County for the past three years, but ARRC Executive Director Trish Burchette told News Channel 11 it was time for a bigger space.
Elizabethton eyes temporary campground ordinance change to assist flood victims

Dec 11, 2024 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hurricane Helene wiped away homes for many people across the region, and a couple of those flood victims are currently living in campers at the East Tennessee RV Park in Elizabethton. Some people in the community are concerned that the city is asking community members staying at the park to leave after 30 days because of a city ordinance.
Local farmers getting resources for flood recovery through Farmer Recovery Centers

Dec 10, 2024 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Farmer recovery events are taking place across the region this week, and one was held in Greeneville on Tuesday that worked to provide local farmers with the assistance they need after Hurricane Helene’s destruction. “We also have onsite FEMA enhance applicant services this way farmers, farm workers, those working in agriculture, for small businesses can have access and a one-stop shop kind of setting,” said FEMA Disaster Recovery Official Olivia Scriven.
Unicoi County Schools working to make up lost days

Dec 9, 2024 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — So far this school year, Unicoi County Schools has lost 21 school days, 17 due to Hurricane Helene and four due to snow. Director of Schools John English told News Channel 11 that making up for lost time is challenging. “Our teachers have worked really hard with administration on trying to condense and get as much covered as they can,” English said.
Brightspeed responds as some customers still without phone, internet service

Dec 6, 2024 | wjhl.com | Lea Johnson

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Some Brightspeed customers across the Tri-Cities region are still without internet or phone service two months after Hurricane Helene knocked down cell phone lines. Mark Keplinger and his parents are Brightspeed customers. While his phone and internet have been restored, his parents have not been able to make a phone call since the hurricane. “I just would really like them to try to get it fixed as soon as possible,” said Keplinger.