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Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Alivia Harris
Health officials said the new strain could be more dangerous because it could be more contagious, up to twice as transmissible, than other known strains of COVID.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By WJHL News Staff
A special election will be held on March 23rd to fill the 38th District seat vacated by Republican Sen. Ben Chafin, who died from COVID-19 on New Year’s Day.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By WJHL News Staff
Third graders would need to achieve on-track or mastered scores on the English language arts portion of a state standardized test. Students who don’t pass could take the test again or try to improve through learning camps or tutoring programs, which would also be established under legislation pushed by the governor.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 1:34 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
According to the sheriff department, Myers texted the father of the children hours before telling him she left something in their vehicle and that she was sorry she wasn’t ‘strong enough.’
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 12:45 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff and Brendan Tierney
The vaccination clinic model will expand to all 55 counties.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 11:47 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
Investigators say the suspect, who's from South Point, Ohio, was a former accountant at the airport.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 10:07 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
The Income Movement Group, a self-described people-powered grassroots movement, funded the billboard.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 9:46 PM EST
|By Andrew Colegrove
They say it'll be hard to feel at ease until whoever's responsible is caught.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 7:43 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
According to a news release, the union wants educators to have the choice to work remotely until everyone who wants a vaccination is able to do so.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 7:14 PM EST
|By Gray Media
Just hours after attending President Joe Biden’s inauguration, former Vice President Mike Pence flew to Indiana to reflect on his four-year tenure with friends, family, and supporters.
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Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 5:34 PM EST
|By Kyle Grainger
For nearly 50 years, a museum dedicated to Jesus Christ has been in Gatlinburg. Now, the lights are dim and the museum is closed.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 3:31 PM EST
Updated information on pandemic benchmarks in the Knox County region and surrounding areas was released Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 2:02 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
A search warrant took place Tuesday night in the area of Route 75.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 10:50 AM EST
|By Brandon Robinson and WJHL News Staff
The Virginia Department of Health reports there have been 5,137 confirmed coronavirus-related deaths across the state.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 9:24 AM EST
|By Alivia Harris
According to CCSO, an inmate who was named a trustee gained access to a dispatchers’ vehicle and escaped custody.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 3:55 AM EST
|By WJHL News Staff
Officials said voters must cast their ballot at the canvass location to which their respective unit is assigned.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 6:57 PM EST
|By Marlee Pinchok
Gov. Jim Justice decided to open vaccination opportunities to West Virginians 65 years and older on Monday.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 10:56 AM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department at 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 9:27 AM EST
|By WJHL News Staff
Students in the district will remain on a virtual schedule through the remainder of January.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 10:24 PM EST
|By Tori Yorgey
West Virginia is receiving major props for it's vaccine rollout plan.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 4:40 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
W.Va. Governor Jim Justice will take part in a ceremonial swearing-in Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 in front of a limited audience.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2021 at 11:58 AM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
In the WYMT viewing area, 79 new cases were reported.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2021 at 11:41 AM EST
|By Associated Press
Republican Gov. Jim Justice is trumpeting the vaccine effort, saying it runs counter to preconceived notions about the state being backward.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 1:35 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
An accident in Bell County left one person dead on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 11:41 AM EST
|By CNN
For happy couples, Valentine’s Day is an excuse for romance, often celebrated with extravagant dinners and thoughtful gifts.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 10:25 AM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker
Statewide, the VDH has reported 429,391 total cases of COVID-19 and 5,706 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 10:14 AM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
The state was set to get an additional shipment that Gov. Justice says is now in doubt.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 9:53 AM EST
|By Lauren Meyers
The Tennessee Smokies Baseball team is in mourning after the loss of its beloved usher.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 3:19 AM EST
|By WJHL News Staff
The news comes after the school board did not renew its contract with superintendent Brian Austin.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 11:55 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
School board members on Thursday night passed the measure by a 3-2 vote.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 8:24 PM EST
Customs agents in Cincinnati said they seized more than 10,000 pills of Viagra, which they believe came from the Middle East with potential ties to Hong Kong and China.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Erica Lunsford
Quilts for Valor volunteers dedicate a quilt to Joseph Colquitt who is battling stage four cancer
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 10:04 AM EST
|By Brandon Robinson
The vacancy comes following the death of 38th District State Senator Ben Chafin from COVID-19 on January 1st.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 9:42 AM EST
|By Brandon Robinson and WJHL News Staff
The report from VDH shows two people from the City of Norton and one person from Buchanan, Dickenson and Lee County are now in the hospital from complications from the virus.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 8:48 AM EST
|By WWBT News Staff
The governor discussed a variety of topics during the address, including COVID-19, legalizing marijuana and ending the death penalty in his state.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 3:34 AM EST
|By Brandon Robinson and WJHL News Staff
Students in Lee and Buchanan County will learn online for a little longer.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 5:31 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
In addition to drug offenses, Ryan Perkins is charged with prohibited person in possession of a firearm, battery on an officer and fleeing on foot.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 3:38 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
The board introduced the motion Wednesday during a meeting.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 10:44 AM EST
|By Brandon Robinson and WJHL News Staff
Statewide, VDH reported 336,203 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 3:47 AM EST
|By WJHL News Staff
Candidates must file to appear on the ballot by January 22nd, 2021.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 5:25 PM EST
|By Kyle Grainger
Growth comes with excitement but problems too. Now officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park said they’ve got so many people visiting they need volunteers to manage the crowds.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 3:04 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff
Vice President Mike Pence is coming to West Virginia.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 12:18 PM EST
|By WSAZ News Staff and Brendan Tierney
President Dale lee says a survey was sent to all members. 3,500 responded.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 9:48 AM EST
|By WJHL News Staff
According to court records, a search warrant was executed on January 6th at Richard Wiseman’s residence on Commonwealth Street in Wise.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 9:42 AM EST
|By Brandon Robinson and WJHL News Staff
Statewide, the Virginia Department of Health reported 336,203 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth on Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 6:54 AM EST
|By Associated Press
Tennessee officials are launching a statewide online scheduling system in the coming days for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 3:37 AM EST
|By WJHL News Staff
A Facebook post from the school district states the first installation has been completed, providing one of the rural families in the school system with an internet connection.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 3:30 AM EST
|By WJHL News Staff
Some of those included in Virginia's 1b plan include first responders, school teachers and grocery store employees.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 5:58 PM EST
|By Chaelesse Delpleche
Applications for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program reopened Monday morning.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 2:15 PM EST
|By Jordan Whitaker and TJ Caudill
There is no word on how long it will be until the water is turned back on.