News Staff Tuesday, Oct. 11 is the deadline to register to vote in the state of Tennessee for the upcoming general election on November 8th.The Secretary of State’s Office said voters can register online at GoVoteTN.gov. Each request for a voter registration card is checked against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s database.
ETSU Health Surgery is accepting donations of hats and scarves for patients undergoing chemotherapy across the Tri-Cities. The ETSU Health office is located at 325 North State of Franklin Road in Johnson City. Donations may be left in the donation bin located in the lobby from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Oct. 31.
Greene County has received a $7.6 million check for water infrastructure improvements.David Salyers, the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, presented the check to Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison as a representative of Greene County’s government.The funding is from the federal American Rescue Plan act.
King University has a new program that will help with the need for more special educators.To help fill the need, King University developed a new special education program a year ago.We learned that we could provide a need for them and so, our school partners in the surrounding area urged us to think about adding … Read more
A free health fair is happening on October 15 from 10 am to 4 pm in one Southwest Virginia town, and everyone is welcome.It’s being hosted by Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon in partnership with the Washington County Health Department, Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition, Marsh Blood Mobile and Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corp. At … Read more
The Greene County Budget and Finance Committee approved the purchase of two ambulances with power loaders during its meeting this week.The $471,852 purchase will also have to be approved by the full Greene County Commission at a future meeting of the county governing body.The purchase of the two ambulances is part of an effort to … Read more
The Virginia employment commission says the number of unemployment claims is down again this week.For the week ending October 1, the commission says the seasonally unadjusted number of initial claims was 610.That’s a decrease of 343 claims from the previous week.The number of continued weekly claims totaled 8,754.
Working with the US Department of Agriculture, the aerial distribution of oral vaccine packets to prevent rabies in raccoons began Thursday in Northeast Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.“Controlling raccoon rabies keeps people, pets, and livestock safe,” said State Epidemiologist John Dunn, DVM, PhD. “We’re pleased to partner with USDA Wildlife Services in … Read more
Northeast State Community College (NESCC) officials announced a six-figure grant from the Department of Labor on Thursday, and administrators plan to use it to build a cutting-edge cybersecurity program in the region.The $1.6 million in funds come from the Strengthening College Training program, and a release from the school said it was one of 13 … Read more
With the cost of new clothing increasing a special school store at Sullivan East High School is helping students get the supplies and items they need.Open for about a month, it’s commonly called the “Swag Shop,” and it’s all thanks to the Patriot PAC or Patriots, Alumni, Community Inc.Students can come and browse for clothing … Read more