Greene County Awarded Housing Grant
Greene County has been awarded eight hundred ten thousand dollars to repair or rebuild eligible, owner-occupied homes. The grant will address substandard housing and help make homes safe and sanitary. Officials will present the check Thursday, November nineteenth, at eleven thirty a.m. at the Greene County Administration Center.
Read MoreMosheim Planners Table Data Center Ordinance
Mosheim’s Planning Commission delayed action Thursday on proposed data center zoning rules while officials consult the town attorney about a possible temporary moratorium. More than thirty residents attended the meeting. No data center applications have been submitted. The city planner warned delaying the ordinance leaves Mosheim without regulations governing those facilities.
Read MoreGreene County Grand Jury Hands Down Indictments
A Greene County grand jury handed down indictments this week on charges ranging from drug offenses to theft and sexual battery. Jeremy Cutshaw was indicted on a sexual battery charge, while Brandon Wilkinson faces a vandalism charge involving damage over one thousand dollars. Other indictments include methamphetamine offenses, driving under the influence and theft.
Read MoreThanksgiving Leads the Year in Home Cooking Fires
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and according to the National Fire Protection Association, it's the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. The group says unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor. They urge cooks to take precautions such as staying in the kitchen while using the stovetop and keeping children […]
Read MoreMicrosoft Works to Restore Outlook and Other Services
Microsoft says it is still working to restore Outlook and other services after problems began Thursday afternoon. Overnight updates blamed servers stuck in a malfunctioning state…
Read MoreAmerican Cancer Society Updates Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society now recommends prostate cancer screening every two years for men at average risk, ages 50 to 69. The PSA blood test can detect cancer before symptoms appear. Doctor William Dahut says evidence shows screening can reduce deaths and advanced cancer diagnoses. ..
Read MoreTroopers Rescue Girl and Arrest Kidnapping Suspect
Troopers rescued a 13 year old girl Tuesday on Interstate Forty in Jefferson County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. They arrested 20 year old Brendan Arthurs, wanted in North Carolina for kidnapping and child sexual assault. The girl was taken to University of Tennessee Medical Center for care.
Read MoreJohnson City Shop Owner Wins National Pitch Competition
A downtown Johnson City shop owner has won ten thousand dollars in Main Street America’s national pitch competition. Lora Eshbach, co-founder of The Generalist, plans to add a photo booth and an in-house print shop. She says the additions will help the store work toward buying its historic downtown space.
Read MoreSnow Advisory Issued for East Tennessee Mountains
A winter weather advisory runs from seven tonight through seven Saturday morning for East Tennessee mountains above three thousand feet. Forecasters expect one to four inches of snow and gusts up to thirty five miles an hour. Drivers should prepare for slippery roads and hazardous travel through mountain passes.
Read MoreFire Destroys Dining Hall at Clyde Austin 4H Center
A fire destroyed the dining hall at the Clyde Austin four-H Center in Greene County Wednesday afternoon. University of Tennessee officials say the fire was reported around two. The dining hall was empty, and no visitors were on site. No injuries were reported. The cause has not been determined.
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