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Johnson City police investigating fatal Thursday crash

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) is investigating after one person was killed in a crash at an intersection on Thursday. According to the JCPD, officers were called to the intersection of North Roan Street and Spurgeon Island Road shortly after 5 p.m. Ribbon cut on rebuilt Kinser Bridge in Greene County The JCPD reports a red GMC Sierra pickup truck had run off the road and hit a utility pole at the in…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City See the Story

ETSU presents 2025 Distinguished Staff Awards

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The East Tennessee State University Staff Senate honored eight individuals during ETSU's annual Staff Celebration on Wednesday.Senate · Johnson City Read Article

Jonesville man to serve 50 years in prison after uploading child porn on Kik

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JONESVILLE, Va. (WJHL) — A Jonesville man was sentenced to serve 50 years in prison following a child pornography investigation, according to Lee County Commonwealth Attorney H. Fuller Cridlin. The attorney's office announced that Nicholas Hadges was sentenced by the Lee County Circuit Court to serve a 50-year prison sentence, with none of that time suspended. The sentence came after an investigation revealed that Hadges had "downloaded and acti…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

ETSU Board of Trustees approves tuition fee increase, discusses strategic goals

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The East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees approved a 4.98% increase in tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students at Friday’s board meeting.Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Tri-Cities Christian Academy shine at national Christian track championships

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Tri-Cities Christian Academy track and field athletes made their mark at the 2025 National Christian High and Middle School Track and Field Championships this past weekend, bringing home top finishes and personal bests on a national stage.Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Good Morning Tri-Cities LIVE ahead of Wetlands Water Park opening

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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — News Channel 11's Kelly Goetz was live during Good Morning Tri-Cities on Friday to preview everything Wetlands Water Park will offer this season. Wetlands will officially open for the summer season on Saturday at 10 a.m. An event with inflatables and live music will be held throughout the day to kick off the season. Admission will be $10.Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Johnson City Public Works provides update on West Oakland bridge construction

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Public Works Department provided an update on Friday regarding the West Oakland Avenue bridge reconstruction project. The original 24-foot bridge is being replaced with a new, 70-foot-wide bridge to accommodate increased traffic and growth in the area. "The need for a three lane traffic going all the way from Hanover to Knob Creek Road, means that we really didn't have a way that we could replace the…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Doe Mountain Recreation Area holding Kettlefoot Trail Run after Helene delay

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MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Next week, you can put yourself to the ultimate test of stamina by running through the rugged terrain of Doe Mountain Recreation Area. The Kettlefoot Trail Run is happening next Saturday, May 31. There are distances of 50, 25 and 13 kilometers, plus the Kiddlefoot Mile run as well. The 50K and 25K races start at 7 a.m., the 13K is at 8 a.m. and the kids' run is at 8:30 a.m. If you're not running, you can watch or vo…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article