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Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson CityJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
Jury finds Sean Williams guilty of escape from van, not guilty of attempted escape from jail Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is a list …See the Story
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here's a list of exempt items
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Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson CityWASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murder of 20-year-old Brionah Tester. According to First Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, Billy Anderson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder on Feb. 9, 2024.
Jury finds Sean Williams guilty of escape from van, not guilty of attempted escape from jail Anderson received the maximum penalty for…See the Story
Billy Anderson sentenced for murder of Brionah Tester
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Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson CityJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - Canning is a tradition in many small East Tennessee communities, and now the best are showing off their talents in a competition. The Tennessee State Fair's Canning Competition will offer canners across the state the chance to compete. Elizabeth Renfro with the Washington County UT Extension Office joined News Channel 11 with the details on how to compete and some tips for canning beginners. To enter the state cannin…See the Story
Statewide competition to find best canning in Tennessee
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Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson CityJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A study conducted by USA Today ranked Kingsport and Johnson City as the best cities to live in across the Volunteer State. The study ranked 20 Tennessee cities across 16 metrics that focused on activities, walkability, quality of schools, life expectancy, health care, safety, housing affordability and unemployment rates. USA Today's study determined Kingsport had the lowest typical rent among the studied cities, com…See the Story
USA Today names Johnson City, Kingsport as best places to live in Tennessee
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Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson CityGREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jurors began deliberating Friday morning in Sean Williams' federal escape trial.
Trial witnesses describe Sean Williams’ escape, capture Prosecutors rested their two-count escape case against Williams on Wednesday. Williams, who is representing himself after severing himself from four appointed attorneys, rested his case on Thursday. Closing arguments concluded Friday just before 10 a.m. Shortly afterward, the…See the Story
Jury begins deliberations in Sean Williams' escape trial
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Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson CityABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Ciders crafted in Southwest Virginia and Kingsport have been nominated for a spot on USA Today's Best 10 - Readers Choice 2024 Cider list. Tumbling Creek Cider's Hellbender Hopped is crafted in Southwest Virginia at Kelly Ridge Farms in Meadowview. The cider is pressed from Appalachian apples and citrusy hops from Kelly Ridge Farms, resulting in a semi-sweet cider with floral notes. Hellbender Hopped can be found at Tumbli…See the Story
Southwest Virginia, Kingsport ciders nominated for USA Today's Best Cider
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Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson CityGREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Sean Williams' two escape-related counts in a federal trial should go to a jury Friday morning after a Thursday filled with more contentious exchanges involving the former Johnson City business owner who's representing himself.
Trial witnesses describe Sean Williams’ escape, capture Both sides are done with witnesses and closing arguments are set for 9 a.m. Friday. Williams faces up to five years each on a cou…See the Story
Sean Williams escape trial nearly done after Day 3
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