News Staff The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments has forwarded three names to Gov. Bill Lee to consider for a vacancy on the Court of Criminal Appeals.After a public hearing and interviews, the council last week selected Joshua B. Dougan, Matthew Joseph Wilson and William Mark Ward, the Tennessee Supreme Court said in a statement.
A longtime ETSU professor’s three-year project to produce a Doc Watson CD box set has earned him two Grammy Award nominations – the eighth and ninth of Ted Olson’s career.Olson, a professor for ETSU’s Appalachian Studies and Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies programs, co-produced the four-CD box set that came out last year. “Doc … Read more
For the first time, United Way of Greene County is celebrating Giving Tuesday this year with a new way for people to donate to the organization and those it serves.United Way of Greene County will take part in Giving Tuesday, a day celebrating generosity, on Tuesday through its “Give Greene” online giving day.The donation page … Read more
Unfortunately crime doesn’t take a break during the holidays. Several firearms and over a gram of methamphetamine were discovered after a traffic stop by the Greeneville Police Department.Thomas W. Freshour, 24, of 681 Grassy Creek Road, was charge at about 11:43 p.m Sunday with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during a felony, possession … Read more
Locals participated in the annual Shop Small Greene event Saturday by staying close to home in Greene County to look for deals and support small businesses.This year, Small Business Saturday included 30 businesses that opened their doors to holiday shoppers.Small Business Saturday is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The coordinated shopping event … Read more
The iconic bells are now ringing outside several stores in the Tri-Cities, marking the start of the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.While the sounds of the bells fill the air, the Salvation Army says it needs your help, to keep the sound going all season long.With Christmas less than a month away, the Salvation Army … Read more
East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Diana Morelen, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, wants new families to know they are not alone on the path of parenthood.Morelen was part of the team that created a public service announcement now airing across the state of Tennessee that raises awareness of not only the mental … Read more
The Thanksgiving holiday marks the kickoff for the annual fundraising campaign, which asks the community to donate to the Coal Fund in support of those unable to keep their homes warm. “There’s been a lot ask for heating already,” Community Ministries Executive Director Carmen Ricker said.Some days, the agency’s Food Bank on Cutler Street sees … Read more
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.The recall covers Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2020 through 2023 model years. All have 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engines.Owners can take their SUVs to the dealer and get … Read more
Northeast State Community College (NESCC) has announced a major shot in the arm to their programs to the tune of $1.25 million.According to a release from the school, the grant was made possible by the U.S. Department of Labor and Appalachian Regional Commission’s Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) program.The grant’s purpose is to expand … Read more