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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — News Channel 11 has obtained court documents related to Geordyn and John Hayes' previous arrests after their daughter, five-year-old Saylor Hayes, died after being reported missing in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, on Sunday. In August 2023, Geordyn Hayes, whose maiden name is Taylor, a
The Tennessee football team will wear a helmet patch to honor Dolly Parton during their season opener against Furman on Sept. 5.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Prepare to lace up your duckpin bowling shoes as Copper and Glass makes its finishing touches before opening. "Copper and Glass is a duckpin bowling lounge, so we're essentially trying to bring a more polished night out to the people of Johnson City," said owner Heath Ricker. "We want them
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dollywood Parks & Resorts announced plans to memorialize its 'Dreamer-in-Chief', Dolly Parton. The plan includes several new experiences and installations to honor her remarkable contributions to the Great Smoky Mountains. News Channel 11 was at the park on Wednesday to hear the announcement
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Sept. 5 marks one year since Johnson City's "last call" ordinance went into effect, and questions remain amongst residents and bar owners about whether the ordinance is truly boosting public safety or if it's negatively affecting business. The ordinance changed the cutoff for serving on-pre
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A jury convicted a Buchanan County man of murder in the 2022 shooting death of his pregnant girlfriend. A jury returned guilty verdicts Thursday on all counts, including first-degree murder, against Dustin Barrett Owens, according to Commonwealth's Attorney Nikki Stiltner. In October 2022,
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office reports a man was taken into custody Thursday morning after an alleged community threat that prompted school system officials to place John S. Battle High School and Wallace Middle School on a "brief soft lockdown." The Washington County, Virginia S
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - While the Washington County, Tennessee Board of Education won't begin its search for a new superintendent until October, board chair Annette Buchanan is emphasizing a transparent interview process amid state law changes. According to HB2616, which passed through the Tennessee General A
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) -Washington County, Tennessee Republicans and Democrats are responding after the Washington County Commission broke the tie for the District 13 commission race Monday night. According to Tennessee state law, commissioners have the authority to vote to break the tie or decide to hold a ru
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Commission voted on Monday night to resolve a tied election for a commission seat itself. Commissioners decided to break the tie between incumbent Republican Ken Huffine and Democratic challenger Cindy Humphrey. During the August general election, Huffine and Hump
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Jonesborough man has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer and pulling over a Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) investigator. According to the JCPD, John Thompson, 22, was arrested on Sunday. Thompson was charged with the following: The JCPD reports Tho
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — It’s time to pick the Best Play of the Week! Watch the plays above and vote in the poll below. Here are the contenders in this week’s poll: Voting will remain open through noon on Monday, with a limit of one vote per hour. The winner will be revealed on [...]
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