ABC Tri-Cities

Be sure to check out this week’s #CommunityHeroes, Craig Charles! The #ETSU alum and standout 4-year letterman for Bucs Football owns & operates a barbershop/academy in the Tri-Cities. Tonight at 7p, learn about his dedication to his community. #TriCitiesHeroes #EarnTheCrown 👑💈

The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the #Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12. Do you plan to vaccinate your child? Why or why not?

AT 5: A fun-filled wknd is around the corner for many mothers in the Tri-Cities! Restaurants owners prepare for the first holiday since TN lifted restrictions last week, but staffing is still an issue for almost every restaurant. How they’re preparing for the #MothersDay rush. 🍽

Coming up at 5 on @WJHL11, we meet a graduating medical student, Victoria Stabile, who has followed in the footsteps of her father!

#NOW @ETSU is hosting its first day of in-person commencement... something that was non-existent this time last year. You’re looking at the next batch of healthcare heroes from the James H. Quillen College of Medicine! #COVIDcollegegraduation #Classof2021 #GoBucs 🎓😷

#Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced he is putting an end to the state's public health orders (including mask requirements and business regulations). Do you agree with this decision?

Outdoor Indoor vs. Indoor activities: Here are ways the CDC suggests will be the best way to decrease risk factors. #COVID19 SOURCE: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nco…

AT 5: @GovBillLee announced today the end of Tennessee’s statewide public health orders related to the pandemic. As he removes authority from local officials to issue mask mandates, I spoke to business owners, city and health officials on whether or not this move is premature. 😷

I finally got to indulge in my first Bristol Motor Speedway race experience, this weekend— in dirt! #ItsBristolBaby 🚗💨 @BMSupdates

#NOW ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland holds a town hall meeting to discuss the modified stage protocols, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More tonight at 5 on @WJHL11. #ETSU

AT 6: Safety concerns are beginning to rise for Johnson City residents. I’ll explain what the #JohnsonCity Police Department is proposing to deter crime, and to have more man power in the downtown area, tonight on @WJHL11.

It's been a tough year for graduating seniors. Students like Lindsey, Caleb, Alexandria and Chandi at Dobyns-Bennett HS tell me they've missed out on almost every tradition. Find out how you can bring nearly 300 students who signed up, a little bit of joy, tonight at 5.

(CONT.) ...However, the deadline is fast approaching and there are more than 100 seniors who have yet to be chosen. I’ll explain how you can help, tonight on @WJHL11! #AdoptASenior #Kingsport #DBHS

AT 5: Hoping to raise the spirits of their graduating class amid a stressful year amid the pandemic, a group of Dobyns-Bennett HS seniors has teamed up to create a drive called “Adopt a Senior.” Participants can send a care package a graduating senior...

#Virginia First Lady Pamela Northam was in #Norton today to announce a partnership between @BalladHealth, @UnitedWay & the state of #Virginia to aid in early childhood learning. One of things discussed today were “Kinder Camps”! 👶📚 Catch the full story tonight at 6 on @WJHL11!