Greene County Imagination Library Honors Dolly Parton
Greene County’s Imagination Library is remembering founder Dolly Parton following her death at age 80. The program will continue providing free monthly books to registered children from birth through age four. More than 300 million books have been distributed worldwide since Parton launched the Imagination Library in 1995.
Read MoreMotorcyclist Injured in Mosheim Wreck
60 year old Michael Hawkins was airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center after his motorcycle struck the rear of a pickup Wednesday morning in Mosheim. The crash happened at West Andrew Johnson Highway and Main Street. Hawkins suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver was not injured.
Read MoreGreene County Officials Sworn in for New Terms
Swearing-in ceremonies were held Wednesday at the Greene County Courthouse for newly elected officials. Trustee Nathan Holt began his fourth term, while his staff and 13 county commissioners also took their oaths. The group included returning commissioners and six first-time members. Additional ceremonies are planned before September 1.
Read MoreJunior Ranger Day Planned at Andrew Johnson Cemetery
National Junior Ranger Day will be celebrated Sunday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in Greeneville. Visitors of all ages may complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge and commemorative patch.
Read MoreGreene County Track Complex Set for Spring Completion
Construction continues on Greene County Schools’ new track and field complex behind Doak School. The five-point-six-million-dollar project began in April and is expected to open next spring despite weather delays. Tusculum University and the public will also use the facility.
Read More911 Communications Center Named for William Gary Holt
Greene County 911 has named its communications center for William Gary Holt. Holt served on the agency’s board from 1990 through 2019 and was chairman for 21 years, helping oversee central dispatch and major technology upgrades.
Read MoreFive Tennessee School Districts Plan Ten Commandments Displays
School boards in Blount, Rutherford, Washington, White and Wilson counties have approved displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools under a new state law. Civil liberties groups are seeking district records and argue the displays violate religious freedom. Supporters say the commandments have historical significance and the law is constitutional.
Read MoreDriver Charged in Fatal Cycling Crash Has 30-Year Record
Court records show John Benfield, charged in the crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists and injured seven others, has faced at least eight driving-related charges since 1996. The cases included impaired driving and hit-and-run charges, although prosecutors voluntarily dismissed at least half of them.
Read MoreKingsport Industrial Fire Sends One Person to Hospital
One person was hospitalized after an industrial fire in Kingsport early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the 400 block of Industry Drive around 6 a.m. and found multiple cylinders venting and burning. The Kingsport Fire Department says the fire posed no hazard to the surrounding community.
Read MoreTBI Identifies Man in Bristol Highway Death Investigation
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who died along Bristol Highway in Johnson City as 52 year old Geoffrey DeVault. Authorities say the death occurred Saturday afternoon in the 3500 block of Bristol Highway. No other details have been released, and the investigation remains underway.
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