News Staff

Tennessee Food Banks Benefit

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Food City partnered with Dietz & Watson Premium Meats and Cheeses of Philadelphia to donate three $3,500 checks to food banks in Tennessee.Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee received one of the checks on Monday; the funds were made possible through the sixth annual Families Helping Families program. Dietz & Watson donated up to … Read more

Airport Guns Seized

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The number of guns seized at airports across the nation went up this year to more than 6,300.Transportation Security Administration figures show an increase in the number of guns seized at Tennessee airports has increased this year.There have been more than 350 seized in 2022, which has more than doubled over the past five years. … Read more

TN Unemployment

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Tennessee officials say statewide unemployment rates are continuing to hold steady heading into the holiday season. In its latest announcement the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that the unemployment rate for November 2022 remained 3.5% for the second consecutive month.The unemployment level is 0.1 percent down from the year before. Meanwhile, Tennessee … Read more

Greenville New Year’s Eve

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The Town of Greeneville has announced the return of “Midnight on Main,” an all-ages New Year’s Eve street party in downtown.Ringing in 2023 will mark the ninth year of the popular downtown event that occurs on two blocks, centered at Main and Depot streets.There will be a kids zone set up at First Presbyterian Church … Read more

VA Bans Tik-Tok

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Because the social media app originates from China and threatens national security, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is now banning the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.The executive order also bans WeChat and any other applications developed by ByteDance Limited or Tencent Holdings Limited. The ban is on state government devices and wireless networks and also … Read more

JC High Speed Chase Arrest

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A Johnson City man has been arrested after he led police on a chase around midnight Saturday.According to a release from the Johnson City Police Department, Chance Garland led police on a chase beginning when officers attempted to make a traffic stop after observing Garland’s vehicle traveling at 49 miles per hour in a 30 … Read more

Keebler Annexation Update

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The Johnson City Commission is putting a massive development project the Keebler annexation on hold as they consider a brand new zoning designation.

Tusculum Coffee With A Cop

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Coffee With A Cop will be held 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at The Whistle Stop restaurant in Tusculum in Greene County. You’re invited to meet with officers of the Tusculum Police Department. It’s an opportunity to share your concerns and even compliments to police officers. Free coffee will be provided, too.

Coal Fund Campaign

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Donations in the third week of the Coal Fund campaign total more than $31,000 to help those who cannot heat their homes during the winter.Carmen Ricker, executive director of Greeneville-Greene County Community Ministries, which oversees the Food Bank says more donations are needed to assist people like the single mother who recently came to the … Read more

Seasons Of Hope

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A Johnson City non-profit Seasons of Hope is still in need of donations for their Christmas fundraiser.Seasons of Hope is still in need of donations for the Secret Santa Project. It’s an organization that provides for underprivileged families.This year, they are supporting around 40 families with donated gifts. An organizer with Seasons of Hope says … Read more