Greene County Officials Take Oaths of Office
Kevin Morrison has been sworn in for a third term as Greene County mayor. Mark Britton also took office Monday as county road superintendent. Judge Kenneth Bailey administered both oaths at the Greene County Administration Center.
Read MoreSchool Board Members and Constables Sworn In
Four reelected Greene County school board members and seven constables took their oaths of office Monday at the county administration center. School board member Stacey Franklin was unavailable for the ceremony. County Clerk Lori Bryant administered the oaths.
Read MoreMotorcyclist Accused of Assaulting Greeneville Driver
A Greeneville man says a motorcyclist repeatedly punched him Saturday after several riders followed him to the Creamy Cup. He suffered facial cuts but declined hospital treatment. Deputies obtained motorcycle tag numbers and are reviewing surveillance video.
Read MoreNew Greene County Sheriff Sworn In
David Beverly has officially taken office as Greene County sheriff. Judge John Dugger administered the oath Monday at the county courthouse. New Chief Deputy Jeff Davis and other sheriff’s department employees were also sworn in.
Read MoreGreene County Hay Bale Trail Returns
Registration is open for the 2026 Greene County Hay Bale Trail. Businesses, schools, organizations, families and individuals may create a display. The trail will run from October 13th through November 13th. Registration information is available through the Greene County Partnership.
Read MoreGreene County Administration Center Renovation Nears Completion
Renovations to the second floor of the new Greene County Administration Center are nearly complete. County officials hope to move into the former Takoma Hospital in late September. The 10-million-dollar project remains on budget, with additional offices planned for the upper floors.
Read MoreEF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Greene County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Greene County July 28th. The tornado had estimated winds of 95 miles per hour and traveled about one-and-a-half miles before entering North Carolina. No structures were damaged.
Read MoreGreene County School Enrollment Declines
Greene County Schools reports 5,443 K-12 students and 5,750 when prekindergarten is included. Enrollment is down about 200 students from last year, though most schools are near projections. Mosheim is the only school reporting an increase and has added another third-grade class.
Read MoreDriver Charged After Interstate 81 Crash
22 year old Pedro Toxcox faces charges after an August 13 crash on Interstate 81 in Greene County. Troopers say his car struck two trees near mile marker 47 before he fled. Toxcox was found nearby and charged with leaving the scene and driving without a license.
Read MoreMosheim Reviews Exit 23 Sewer Agreement
Mosheim leaders are reviewing an agreement for Greene County to provide up to 2 million dollars for sewer lines serving the Mosheim Crossing development. Plans include a 115-room dual-brand Marriott hotel, restaurants and stores. The town board could consider final approval in September.
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