Turning Less Humid Friday, But Still Hot


Still very warm with highs 87-92 valleys and 82-87 mountains Friday.

Another Toyota Recall


Toyota has recalled about 400,000 Avalons and Lexus vehicles.

Virginia Governor Announces Statewide Town Hall Tour


The town hall meetings start in Roanoke next week and wrap up in Bristol at the end of August.

Eastman Announces Record Earnings Per Share


Eastman officials say a rebounding economy is part of the reason for the record EPS.

Congressman Reacts to New Abortion Regulation


U.S. Congressman Phil Roe (TN-01) calls today's news a small, positive step.

Kingsport Convenience Store Robbery


Kingsport police are searching for a man they say robbed a convenience store last night.

Vendors Hoping For Big Things at Highlands Festival


 Vendors traveling across the country are struggling in the recent tough economy.

School System May Cut Jobs


The Washington County, Tennessee school system has a $1.8 million deficit.

Metal Detectors A Huge Success


Sullivan County authorities say metal detectors placed in all 3 Justice Centers have paid off in a big way.

High School Hospital Volunteers


When students return to school over the next couple of weeks, there's one group that will have some interesting stories to tell. They volunteered at bristol regional medical center.

Bristol to Receive Gang Prevention Money


Governor Bob McDonnell announced more than $500,000 in funding to 17 projects in Virginia.

Kingsport Landmark Gets New Look


A downtown mural is going to be repainted and a monument will be added.

Boucher Opposes EPA Regulation Of Coal Ash


Virginia Representative Rick Boucher released a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson today voicing strong opposition to regulation of coal ash.

Man Electrocuted While Trying To Steal Copper


Charges are pending after Buchanan County authorities say they caught a man attempting to steal copper Tuesday night.

New Water Conservation Rules In Elizabethton


If you live in Elizabethton, there's a new mandatory water conservation order.

Man Arrested For Wooden Club Beating


Johnson City Police arrested a man for domestic assault.

Smokies License Plate Raising Money


The Friends of the Smokies says the group's specialty Tennessee license plate raised more than $183,000 in the first half of this year.

Coal Heritage Trail Meeting In Tazewell County Tonight


The first public meeting for a proposed Virginia Coal Heritage Trail will be held tonight.

Poll Says Voters Don't Want Guns In Bars And Approve Immigration


A poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Research Polling Incorporated shows that most Tennesseeans oppose a new state law that allows handguns into bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.

Helicopter Breaks Apart In Newport Crash


A pilot and onlookers escaped injury when a helicopter's rotors separated and destroyed the cockpit and parts of the tail rotor struck a nearby hotel in Newport, Tennessee.

No One Injured In Helicopter Accident


A pilot and onlookers escaped injury when a helicopter's rotors separated and destroyed the cockpit and parts of the tail rotor struck a nearby hotel in Newport.

Knoxville Man Sentenced To Life For Murder Conviction


A Knoxville man has been convicted on murder and aggravated child abuse charges in the slaying of his girlfriend's 18-month-old son.

President Karzai Reacts To Leaked Documents


Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the release of secret documents have endangered the lives of Afghan citizens who have cooperated with the international forces.

11 Accused Somali Pirates Appear In Federal Court


Eleven Somalis accused of attacking U.S. Navy ships off Africa appeared in a Virginia courtroom yesterday.

Kingsport Police Searching For Aggravated Burglary Suspect


Kingsport police are looking for a man they say robbed the Shell gas station on John B. Dennis Highway last night.