News Staff The pastor of Church Of Dirt says the search continues for five motor bikes reported stolen from the church in Abingdon.The pastor of Church of Dirt, says the bikes were stolen between Saturday and Sunday of last week.Three of the bikes belonged to church members, the two other belonged to kids. Winston Johnson says four … Read more
With 15 families displaced after an aparrment fire in Johnson City off north Roan street, the Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee is now providing assistance for those displaced families following the fire.According to Red Cross officials, their goal is to initially help residents find a safe place to go to rest and plan for their … Read more
Tis the season for deer collisions through Nov. 30 in 2022, there have been 5,771 vehicle-deer crashes reported statewide, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security.The crashes resulted in four fatalities, 31 serious injuries and 115 minor injuries.There have been 52 vehicle-deer collisions reported through Nov. 30 in Greene County to law … Read more
With pay for truck drivers falling behind going rates and creating staffing shortages, Elizabethton residents and businesses will see higher trash pickup fees if a proposal before the Elizabethton City Commission passes Thursday.The increases would move residential charges from their current $13 a month to $15 and commercial charges from $25 to $30 a month, … Read more
Megan Boswell’s attorney has filed a motion in Sullivan County to allow her to wear civilian dress clothes during all future court proceedings.The request was made “because of the extraordinary publicity and media attention her case is receiving,” according to the motion. Boswell’s attorney says street clothes are necessary to diminish negative appearances of Boswell … Read more
Governor Youngkin issued an Executive Order on Tuesday directing enforcement agencies, boards, and commissions to report all fines, fees, and suspensions related to the COVID-19 shutdown violations.Youngkin also announced he will direct agencies to halt further collection and enforcement action in his upcoming budget to be delivered on December 15. The governor alos says there … Read more
The Tri-Cities region is among the ten most active areas in the country for flu this season, according to the Walgreens Flu Index.Walgreens’ interactive map depicts the United States and breaks down each state’s flu activity by varying degrees from low to high. For the week ending on Nov. 26., the Tri-Cities was ranked as … Read more
With 60 nominations the Principal of John Sevier Middle School has been named Tennessee Principal of the year.Dr. Kyle Loudermilk was named 2022-23 Tennessee Principal of the Year at the 2022 Excellence in Education ceremony held in Nashville, according to a release.The journey through the Principal of the Year process has been a very humbling … Read more
The Greene County Board of Education will consider a new family life curriculum when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will be held at the James W. Parham Central Office Complex.Among items in the curriculum would be consent forms for parents and programs would be taught as part of high school wellness classes, … Read more
The Mount Carmel Board of Mayor and Alderman has received a copy of the first draft of a park and recreation master plan, that includes all the improvements they could make to the city park and stage/Main Street area. The plan was presented before the BMA’s meeting nearly a month ago by Brian Hill, who … Read more