News Staff The Greene County Budget and Finance Committee has approved a resolution that would fund improvements to the former Humane Society property on Hal Henard Road.Greene County Animal Control will operate the facility in addition to the department’s current facility located on the property adjacent to the former Humane Society.The property on Hal Henard Road transferred … Read more
Get your helemt and your bike, a program to teach kids how to ride a bicycle safely and confidently is set to begin June 15.According to Kingsport Parks and Recreation, the program is called Cycle Kids and it is sponsored by Reedy Creek Bicycle Shop and Just Ride Bikes & Fitness TN.The 4-week program runs … Read more
Funny money is being circulated according to the Greeneville police and sheriff’s deputies reporting a rash of counterfeit currency being passed Sunday at local businesses.Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Quick Stop Market at 3685 Erwin Highway about a counterfeit $100 bill that was passed about 3:50 p.m. Sunday at the Afton store.The man who … Read more
The tipping fees at the Johnson County Transfer Station will be going up beginningJuly 3, according to the Johnson County Mayor’s Office.The tipping fees on large loads will increase from $60 per ton to $75 per ton.The minimum fee for small loads will remain at $5 for up to 130 pounds.Tire disposal fees will be … Read more
“Food storage non-compliance” is what it’s being called has resulted in a recommendation by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to close the Horse Creek Campground in the Unaka Ranger District until further notice, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The news release says “Bear encounters are increasing in Cherokee National Forest … Read more
The Kingsport Fire Department is filling positions for probationary firefighters with a pay scale that begins at $38,000.Credit will be given on the salary for year’s of experience, certifications, accreditation and education pertaining to the position.Kingsport Fire Department written testing is scheduled for June 27.
The Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is hosting a meet and greet in Jonesborough on Wednesday afternoon and evening in conjunction with its monthly food truck rally.A release states deputies will be in the parking lot of the sheriff’s office at 112 West Jackson Blvd. from 1-4 p.m. checking children’s car seats to ensure … Read more
On Wednesday morning, the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) held a media briefing to officially announce arrests in the homicide of 23-year-old Tava Woodard, who was killed during an alleged robbery at a Roadrunner Market on North Broadway Street.Mark Anthony Sexton, Jr., 41, and his son, Mark Anthony Sexton, III, 18, were both charged with … Read more
The Unicoi County Commission voted in a special called session on Monday to approve the county’s proposed 2023-24 fiscal year budget, which includes a 26-cent property tax increase.The increase would bring the county’s property tax rate from $2.85 to $3.11 per $100 of assessed value. At the county’s current rate, a home with an appraised … Read more
Do you like to fish? Novices and those with more expereince can get out and fish for free throughout the Volunteer State this weekend until June 16th according to a press release. Those under 15 years old can fish for free through June 16th.Free fishing is available in any of Tennessee’s public waters, TWRA-owned and … Read more