Trivia Night A Huge Success
It is being called a huge success… More than 125 people took part in a fundraiser on Saturday, hosted by Youth Builders of Greeneville at the Link Hills Country Club. It was Trivia Night, where 13 teams took part in the fundraiser quiz, which raised a lot of money… the total take was far above […]
Read MoreShooting Investigation Continues
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is continuing the investigation into that officer-involved shooting that took place early Sunday in Greene County, ending with the death of one man. 37-year-old Joshua Baker was shot and killed by deputies after he shot a woman outside a house on Bolton Road. The name of the woman has not […]
Read MoreHull Gym A Reality Thanks To Generosity
The future home of the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County will be a lot brighter now, as it will include “The Hull Family Gymnasium” thanks to the generosity of the families of Brandon and Paige Hull and Leslie Hull, and the Amy Hull Ransdell Scholarship Fund, Greeneville Federal Bank, and Andrew […]
Read MoreGreenville Man Arrested For Vehicle Theft
Greenville man was arrested on Valentine’s Day after police say he used a tow truck to steal a vehicle in Johnson City in January. Johnson City Police say Wallace Oliver is now facing charges including one count of theft over $2,500 in relation to the incident in which a truck was stolen from a restaurant’s […]
Read MoreActivities Mark Severe Weather Week
Here in Tennessee, we are more than a little familiar with the dangers of severe weather. Flooding, severe storms, frigid temperatures, and yes… even tornados… can impact our weather here in Tennessee. It was back in April 2011 when a devastating series of tornadoes struck Greene County, leaving 8 people dead, many others injured, and […]
Read MoreLt. Governor Recovering After Surgery
Tennessee Lt. Gov. and Senate Speaker Randy McNally is recovering after having a pacemaker inserted. McNally checked into Vanderbilt University Medical Center last week after experiencing symptoms of an irregular heartbeat. He said tests indicated he would need a pacemaker and later issued an update, saying that surgery on Friday to implant the device was […]
Read MoreGreene County Rolling Blackouts Cause Disruptions
Folks in Greene County had to once again deal with power blackouts over this past weekend, as the Tennessee Valley Authority ordered Greeneville Light and Power to curtail its power load due to stress on the power grid that they say was caused by bitterly cold temperatures. Rolling blackouts began around 6 Saturday morning, and […]
Read MoreNew Boys And Girls Club
Plans have been announced by the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County, to begin constructing a new facility this spring. When it is all done, it will more than double the club’s capacity to serve local children. The multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art building will be 27,000 square feet. It will be built on East […]
Read MoreJohnson City Man Jailed
A man from Johnson City is behind bars today, and several other people were taken to a hospital Sunday following a physical altercation in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Deputies say 26 year old Romello Johnson was arrested and charged with assault and battery of a family member, along with felony strangulation. Authorities say more charges […]
Read MorePerson Hit By Train In Johnson City
One person was rushed to the hospital last night in Johnson City after being hit by a train. Police say it happened as the person… whose name has not been released… was walking on the railroad tracks between Elm Street and New Street when the train hit them. So far, we have only been told […]
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