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Local man plays 250 holes of golf in one day to raise money for veterans
While many of us were still sleeping, Jeremy Beachner was a man on a mission. At 5:45 a.m., Beachner was on the golf course with a goal of playing 250 holes in one day, all to raise money and awareness for PGA Hope, which stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere. "What we are trying to accomplish with PGA Hope is to get veterans interacting with other veterans and have a safe space to have them learn the game of golf," said Jeremy Beachner, a local PGA professional. PGA Hope teed off in 2016.
Marion's unique Hot & Cold water towers
Thu, June 18, 2026 at 5:51 PM Updated Thu, June 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM There are many things that make Marion unique, including two giant water towers. One says hot and the other says cold. Most people you talk to in Marion know about them but they might not know how they came to be. As the story goes, when it came time to paint the towers, someone with the Public Works Department said, 'let's have some fun and label one hot and one cold.
Twins recount incredible feat at Scott County Golf Course
Throughout this year, News 5 WCYB is celebrating our 70th anniversary and in honor of that, we are visiting different communities across our region. This month, we are in Scott County - the home of one of golf's greatest feats. News 5's Casey Goetz learned there is more to the story.
Bristol, TN City Council passes rezoning request on first reading
Tue, April 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM Bristol, TN City Council meeting on April 7, 2026 (WCYB Photo) Bristol, Tennessee City Council passed an ordinance on first reading 4-0 to rezone property off of King College Road to a planned residential district. Councilman Matt Slagle did not attend the meeting. Bristol, TN Mayor Vince Turner explains why he is in favor of the project, that could bring between 375-475 new homes to Bristol. "We need it in our area," said Turner.
Jersey Mike's Day of Giving raises money for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Wed, March 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM Jersey Mike's Day of Giving takes place on March 25, 2026. (WCYB Photo) Jersey Mike's 16th annual Day of Giving is taking place on Wednesday to raise money for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Every four years, Jersey Mike's Month of Giving benefits Special Olympics. On the Day of Giving, 100% of all sales will go towards sending athletes from across the country, including in Tennessee and Virginia to the Special Olympics USA Games set for later this year.
Dobyns-Bennett band celebrating 100 years in 2026
Mon, January 12, 2026 at 9:54 PM The Dobyns-Bennett band is celebrating 100 years in 2026. What started as a band of 45 people in 1926 has grown into a band of almost 400 people in 2026. In 1997, Lafe Cook became the band director at Dobyns-Bennett High School. It was an opportunity he hoped would be a stepping stone in his career. "My vision was to be at Dobyns-Bennett for five years then go to a college band," said Lafe Cook.
Ainsley Wampler named WCYB Scholar Athlete of the Year
Mon, January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM Ainsley Wampler named WCYB Scholar Athlete of the Year on January 12, 2026. (WCYB Photo) Elizabethton senior Ainsley Wampler was named the WCYB Scholar Athlete of the Year. On Monday, Wampler was surprised during school with the news. "It was very unexpected," said Wampler. "It means a lot to me. I’m so grateful for everything." Wampler received a $5,000 college scholarship, made possible by the local Ford dealers.
Johnson City man charged with sexual battery by an authority figure
Fri, November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM Johnson City police cruiser (WCYB photo) A Johnson City man is under arrest and charged with two counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Thursday Night Huddle: September 11
There were two high school football games played on Thursday night. Union beat Graham 28-7. The Bears led 7-0 at halftime and extended their lead to 13-0 after the third quarter. The Bears improve to 3-0, while Graham falls to 1-2. In other action, Holston survived a late rally from John Battle and won a shootout 44-38. Holston led the game 38-7 late in the third quarter before the Trojans reeled off 31 straight points to tie the game at 38.
School officials urge drivers to be vigilant ahead of new school year
Big yellow buses and red flashing lights will soon be returning to area roadways as a new school year begins. "We have 600 families that entrust us with their children every single day," said Laura Nunley, principal of Watauga Elementary School in Washington County, VA.
McNabb nabs leads after first round of East Tennessee Amateur
Bennett McNabb sits atop the leaderboard after day one of the 30th edition of the William B. Greene Jr. East Tennessee Amateur Golf Tournament at Elizabethton Golf Course. McNabb shot a 65 (-7) on Friday to take a two-shot lead with 36 holes still to play. Lucas Armstrong and Brandon Worley are in a tie for second after both shot 67 (-5). Two-time ETA champion Tyler Lane and Cameron Dugger are tied for fourth after shooting 68 (-4). Defending champion Nick Cohen is five shots off the lead.
Kingsport pediatrician does not work with insurance companies
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Milestone Pediatrics in Kingsport is not your typical doctor's office. It's the only pediatrics clinic in the region that doesn't work with insurance companies. "Our health insurance is kind of in the way of taking care of some of the things in primary care," said Dr. Jenny Rose, the founder of Milestone Pediatrics.
City manager highlights promising future of Kingsport
Chris McCartt became the City Manager of Kingsport in 2019. Some of the top priorities he wanted to address in the beginning of his tenure were housing, infrastructure and economic development. Over the last six years, he says the city has made great strides in improving economic development at some key areas in the city. "The Kingsport Pavilion at over 95% occupancy not even from day one has it been 95% occupied," said McCartt.
Kingsport hosts Public Works Day
The City of Kingsport hosted its 13th annual Public Works Day on Friday at the Kingsport Farmers Market. The event takes part during National Public Works Week. It allows the city to showcase all the services it provides to residents. Close to 50 different pieces of equipment were on display. Kids were able to get behind the wheel of various vehicles or take a ride in the back of a bucket truck.
Bristol State Liners to call Tod Houston Field home
The Bristol State Liners will be calling Tod Houston Field in Bristol, Tennessee their new home. The city of Bristol, Tennessee, Boyd Sports, which owns the State Liners, and Bristol, Tennessee City Schools agreed to a new operating agreement that will allow the State Liners to play at the current home of Tennessee High baseball. The agreement calls for Boyd Sports to contribute $2 million, the school system $1.5 million and the city $5 million towards the project to renovate the existing stadium.
Sullivan East grad honors mentors
The 2nd annual Dyer-Rutherford Excellence in Mentorship Award Gala was held on Tuesday night at the Bristol Hotel. The award was started by Sullivan East grad Travis Vance. He graduated from East in 2000 and wanted to give back to his community. Five current or former employees of the East zone were chosen as finalists for the award, which is named after former East coaches John Dyer and Dave Rutherford.
Elizabethton golf course back open for business
The Elizabethton Golf Course is back open for business after it was closed for nearly six months following Helene. Head pro Euggie Jones describes what he saw when he returned to the course the day after Helene hit the region. "There was just debris everywhere. Once we got out and cleaned up the golf course, luckily the tees, fairways and greens wasn’t really in bad shape. It washed all the bunkers out. They were in pretty bad shape.
Local hospital services disrupted due to boiler issue
Franklin Woods Community Hospital in Johnson City is experiencing a significant failure in its boiler system According to hospital officials, the failure in the boiler system has impacted the hospital to maintain critical operations that rely on hot water, steam and proper temperature and humidity control. Engineers are working to fix the issue but according to a release from Ballad Health, it could take 24-48 hours to make repairs.
Carter County BOE votes to repair Hampton High School
TOPICS: Carter CountyBOEHampton High SchoolRepairMitigateStudentsJanuary 2026Keenburg Elementary School The Carter County Board of Education voted unanimously on Thursday evening to repair and mitigate Hampton High School at its current location. It was one of four options for the board to consider. The other three options included building a new school and consolidating Hampton High School with Cloudland, Unaka or Happy Valley.
Bristol Motor Speedway President Jerry Caldwell talks about security measures
Bristol Motor Speedway President Jerry Caldwell talked about security measures for the track following the deadly New Orleans terror attack. Fox 39 WEMT's and News 5's Casey Goetz has more.
Shadrack Christmas Wonderland returns for fifth season
Shadrack Christmas Wonderland is back for a fifth season at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray. The drive-thru light show runs everyday through January 5, including holidays. The hours are 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. On Saturday and Sunday the hours are 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (or later). A standard ticket costs $29.95 plus taxes and fees.
Speedway in Lights kicks off 28th season
by Casey Goetz Sat, November 16th 2024 at 11:15 PM Updated Sat, November 16th 2024 at 11:20 PM
Speedway in Lights kicks off 28th season at Bristol Motor Speedway
by Casey Goetz Sat, November 16th 2024 at 11:15 PM Updated Mon, November 18th 2024 at 2:59 PM
French Magnolia now open in downtown Bristol
A new restaurant is now open in downtown Bristol. French Magnolia is located at 601 State Street on the Virginia side of the state line. The restaurant opened on Wednesday and served 150 people on the first night, far surpassing the expectations. The owners of French Magnolia, Chef Missy and Thomas Fraley say they are excited to share their vision with the community.
Officials in Damascus urging non-residents to stay away
The town of Damascus, Virginia was hit hard on Friday by floodwaters. 48 hours later, town officials are still assessing the damage and have a message for the public. "We have suffered a catastrophic flood," said Chris Bell, town manager of Damascus. "We are still assessing the situation. We are asking the public to refrain from coming to or towards Damascus.
Friday Night Rivals game postponed until Monday night
Our Friday Night Rivals game between West Ridge and David Crockett has been postponed due to the weather. The game will now be played on Monday September 30th at 6:00 p.m. at David Crockett High School. We will broadcast the game on Monday on the Tri-Cities CW. Coverage will begin at 5:30 p.m. and kickoff will be at 6:00 p.m.
Fire at South Greene High School cancels classes on Friday
A fire at South Greene High School broke out in the gym on Thursday evening. According to investigators, emergency crews quickly put out the fire. There's no word on what caused the fire. Due to some smoke in the building, classes have been canceled for Friday at South Greene High School.
Authorities investigating after man found dead in Greene County
A man was found dead on Wednesday evening in Greene County, according to the Greene County Sheriff's Department. Around 7:30 p.m. on August 21, authorities responded to a report of a deceased male discovered in a detached garage on Hartman Lane. The body was identified as the property owner, 80-year old James W. Woods. The Criminal Investigation Division of the Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene, along with investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
MLB Speedway Classic will be a home run for the local economy
The first ever Major League Baseball game in the state of Tennessee will be a home run for the local economy. The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the Speedway Classic on August 2, 2025 at Bristol Motor Speedway. "It’s huge for restaurants, for vendors up and down State Street or out at the Pinnacle or wherever else," said Bristol Motor Speedway President and GM Jerry Caldwell."It’s a wonderful impact on this economy.
Elizabethton Golf Course returning to old form under city leadership
The city of Elizabethon contracted out management of the Elizabethton Golf Course to a third-party company for five years. But last year, the city took on the challenge of operating the course themselves and it is already breathing new life into a facility that badly needed it. The William B. Greene Jr. East Tennessee Amateur is the biggest amateur golf tournament in Northeast Tennessee. But in 2023, the tournament was canceled due to poor course conditions at Elizabethton Golf Course.
Bristol, Virginia Police Department looking for two juveniles
The Bristol Virginia Police Department is looking for two juveniles who were last seen at Piedmont Avenue and Oakview Street around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. The boy is Skyler Anthony Cook and the girl is Danielle Rice. Danielle was wearing a pink shirt with gray pants, and had some red in her hair. Skyler was wearing a black shirt and black sweat pants. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call the police department at 276-645-7400.
Bristol, Virginia economic growth building momentum
Economic development is key to the growth of any region, but it's also something that requires an extreme amount of patience. "Economic development moves extremely slow," said Mack Chapman, the Economic Development Specialist for the city of Bristol, Virginia. In Bristol, Virginia the Bristol Casino; Future Home of Hard Rock has helped ignite a desire for businesses growth.
ETSU president reflects on growth of University; looks ahead to future goals
If you ask ETSU President, Dr. Brian Noland, ETSU's momentum is at an all-time high. "There's been an energy this fall and spring that's been unlike any other academic year I've had in the more than a decade I've had the honor to serve as President," said Noland. Over 2,000 students walked across stage last week receiving degrees. This past fall, the University welcomed it's largest freshman class ever and also currently has its most graduate students.
New look Barter Theatre set for 2024 season
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Barter Theatre has a new look as it gets set to open the 2024 season at the Gilliam Stage inside the main theater. Barter staff was putting together a five-to-ten year plan to renovate the theater, but that timeline was moved up into warp speed after Barter found out they would be receiving money from the state of Virginia to complete the renovations.
Bristol State Liners still looking for home field in 2024
Thursday is Opening Day in Major League Baseball, which means the Appalachian League season isn't too far away. The Bristol State Liners however are still looking for a place to play their home games in 2024. News 5 spoke with Bristol State Liners President & GM Mahlon Luttrell on Thursday and he confirmed that Boyce Cox Field in Bristol, Virginia is not an option.
High school basketball scores & highlights (February 19)
High school basketball scores Tennessee Girls District Championship Games Class AAAA Dobyns-Bennett 47, Daniel Boone 40 Class AAA David Crockett 61, Elizabethton 38 Volunteer 48, Greeneville 39 Class AA Hampton 57, South Greene 47 Class A Cloudland 52, North Greene 26 Virginia Region Tournament (Opening Round) Boys Patrick Henry 97, Twin Valley 39 Girls Chilhowie 60, Council 43
Jason Mullins resigns at Central High School
Jason Mullins has resigned as head football coach at Central High School. Mullins told News 5 via text message that he felt it was the right move. He was head coach of the Warriors for the last two years. Central went 4-7 in 2022, losing in the first round of the playoffs to Graham. In 2023, Central missed the playoffs with a 1-9 record. Mullins has been on staff at Central since the school opened in 2011.
One dead after single vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Sullivan County
One person is dead and another was injured after an early morning crash on Interstate 81 in Sullivan County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a car was driving southbound on Interstate 81 near mile marker 64. The vehicle exited the left side of the roadway before overcorrecting and exiting the right side of the road before the vehicle overturned, ejecting the driver. 21-year old Jacob Ramey was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
Local organizations thankful for funds from Speedway Children's Charities
Throughout the year, Speedway Children's Charities has several events all designed to raise money to give back to local organizations in our region. Speedway in Lights is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Speedway Children's Charities. So, in addition to enjoying a holiday tradition with family and friends, you're also helping local organizations like Court Appointed Special Advocates for children or CASA. "It really makes an impact on kids in our area.
Black Friday shoppers flock to The Pinnacle
Shoppers were out in full force on Black Friday looking for the best deals. A steady stream of people and cars could be seen at The Pinnacle. Shoppers we spoke with arrived as early as 5:00 a.m. to make sure they got what they wanted.
Inmates at Washington County (TN) Detention Center require medical attention
There was an incident inside a pod at the Washington County, TN Detention Center on Thursday evening, according to a Facebook post from the Washington County Sheriff's office. According to the post, an unknown number of inmates required medical attention at a local hospital. The inmates were later released back into the custody of the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The investigation into what happened is ongoing. We will update this developing story as we get new information.
West State Street Corridor Study released by Bristol, Tennessee officials
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The city of Bristol, Tennessee, released the West State Street Corridor Study at a public forum on Thursday night. The project is split into two segments. The first segment is from the Pinnacle to the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Gate City Highway, For that part of the project, goals include landscaping opportunities for the median, and providing a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists.
The latest arriving team in our region
No high school football team in our region arrives later for their home games than the Union Bears. Back in 2015, Union head coach Travis Turner started having his team warm-up at Union High School then arrive at Bullitt Park, the site of their games, just minutes before kickoff. The Bears take three buses from the high school to Bullitt Park with a police escort to make sure they arrive on time.
"We'll have another game." - Jerry Caldwell on the future of football at BMS
Sunday will mark seven-years since the Battle at Bristol, college football's biggest game ever. 156,900 people packed into Bristol Motor Speedway on September 10, 2016 to watch Tennessee beat Virginia Tech 45-24. Bristol Motor Speedway President and General Manager Jerry Caldwell reflects on what he remembers about that memorable night and looks ahead to the future of another football game at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Two former ETSU golfers make cut at Open Championship
Two former ETSU golfers will be around for the weekend at the Open Championship. Michael Stewart shot a 73 (+2) on Friday and sits at 1 under par for the tournament. The former Buc is tied for 11th place. Adrian Meronk is tied for 30th after two rounds. Meronk shot an even par 71 on Friday. Another former Buc, Seamus Power shot a 75 (+4) in the second round and missed the cut by one shot.
Unaka looking to sustain success in 2023
The Unaka Rangers won the first playoff game in school history last year. Now the challenge is to build off their recent success. Unaka beat Greenback 44-20 to give the program its first playoff win. Head coach O'Brien Bennett lost several multi-year starters but says the next group must build off the foundation laid before them. Unaka open the season at Chuckey-Doak on August 18th. The first home game for Unaka is against Twin Springs on September 1st.
Bucketneers blown out in opening round of TBT
Unlike previous years, the Bucketneers had a quick stay in The Basketball Tournament in 2023. The team comprised of some former ETSU basketball players lost to the Fort Wayne Champs 85-52 on Friday afternoon in the first round of the TBT in the Xavier Regional in Cincinnati, Ohio. Former Buc Jalen Riley led the Bucketneers with 16 points. The only other player in double figures was Jordan Bowden. The former Tennessee Vol chipped in with 10 points.
Former ETSU golfer tied for 7th after first round of Open Championship
Three former ETSU golfers teed off on Thursday in the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in England. The least known of the three when it comes to professional golf, Michael Stewart, is in the best position after round one. Stewart shot a 3 under par 68 and is tied for seventh place. The other two former Bucs, Seamus Power and Adrian Meronk both shot one-over-par 72. Power and Meronk are tied for 47th place. Stewart is playing in his first ever Open Championship.
Smaller solid waste increase likely for Bristol, VA residents
Bristol, VA residents could end up seeing a smaller increase to their monthly trash fee than originally believed. On Tuesday evening, Bristol, VA City Council voted unanimously to change the monthly solid waste fee from $60 to $48 per month. Earlier this year, City Council had approved an increase from $33 to $60 a month. Bristol, VA Mayor Neal Osborne told News 5 the reason for the last minute change is due to the police department receiving a grant to purchase new police vehicles.
College football kickoff times announced for early season Tennessee & Virginia Tech games
College football kickoff times were announced on Wednesday for early season games for both Tennessee and Virginia Tech. Tennessee's season opener against Virginia in Nashville will kickoff at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on September 2. Tennessee's home opener against Austin Peay on September 9 will have a kickoff time announced at a later date. The Vols first road game at Florida on September 16 will be a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
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