Washington County, Tennessee voters will have to wait two more years for the launch of a program aimed at making it easier to cast a ballot because the process isn;t quite ready yet. The idea behind convenience voting centers is to eliminate the idea of a precinct. Instead of voting at one assigned location, you … Read more
A Bristol, Tennessee woman 48 year oldl Leslie Wyatt was arrested after allegedly stealing multiple packages from porches across Sullivan County, police reported. According to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), a resident of Linda’s Way in Bristol reported that a package was stolen from their porch about a week ago. Photos of Wyatt driving … Read more
Help is here! The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency (UETHDA) is accepting applications for its energy and water assistance programs, the agency has announced. Low-income households are encouraged to apply for UETHDA’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIWAP). To learn even more check out UETHDA.org.
On the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, veterans’ graves at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery will have wreaths placed as part of the “Wreaths of Remembrance” project.The wreaths will be placed by volunteers after arriving at the National Cemetery following a procession across town from Lowe’s of Greeneville, according to … Read more
There’s a new online tool for parents and guardians to use as a resource to speak with children about underage drinking available through the Greene County Anti-Drug Coalition.Availability of the mobile app created by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration was one of the topics discussed at the … Read more
A new warming shelter is open in Greenville for those who have no place to go.The CARE Center at 766 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. opened Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, offering warm meals and other care to those in need.CARE stands for a Community in Action Reaches Everyone, a new organization designed to serve the homeless … Read more
The Johnson City Water and Sewer Services Department is urging residents to prepare for the cold weather by protecting your water pipes. Some tips from the city include: Eliminate drafts – Keep doors and windows in the basement and garage tightly closed. Close off crawl space vents and doors, and seal cracks in basement or … Read more
The National Park Service is searching for those responsible for starting the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The NPS is asking for the public’s help in identifying the arsonist or arsonists. According to NPS, the initial investigation indicated that an unknown arsonist started two fires on Nov. 20 in the Rich … Read more
No matter how much stuffing and mashed potatoes we eat on Thanksgiving, there always seems to be room for a little dessert. And more specifically, a slice of Thanksgiving pie. Whether it’s apple pie, pumpkin pie, or sweet potato pie-every family has their own tradition. In TN Google says Tennesseans ate lots of Buttermilk Pie … Read more
Regular physical activity is beneficial for both physical and mental health. In fact it helps reduce the symptoms of anxiety or depression. Stacker has compiled a list with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s annual PLACES report, to see which counties across the country to see which had the most physically active … Read more