Greeneville Man Faces Theft and Evading Arrest Charges
A Greeneville man was arrested Thursday after allegedly fleeing from deputies on a stolen motorcycle. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department says Brandon Rowe was spotted on Erwin Highway about an hour after the bike was reported stolen. Deputies say he led them for about six miles before stopping on Roaring Creek Road. Rowe faces theft […]
Read MoreGreene County Polls Open Tuesday for Midterm Election
Tomorrow is the mid-term election. Precincts will be open in Greene County from 9am to 8pm. Among the major races on the ballot are Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green for governor, and Republican Bill Hagerty and Democrat Marquita Bradshaw for U.S. Senate. First District Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger faces Democrat Kristi Burke and several […]
Read MoreGreene County Farmers Can Apply for Helene Recovery Grants
Greene County farmers still facing financial losses from Hurricane Helene can apply for recovery grants of 25-hundred to 10-thousand dollars. The Resilient Farmer Fund can help pay for equipment, building and fence repairs, roads, drainage and debris removal. Applications are open through November 30th at A-R-C-D-dot-org slash flood relief.
Read MoreChuckey Man Faces Sexual Battery Charge Involving Store Employee
A Chuckey man is facing a sexual battery charge after an incident at a Greene County Dollar General. Deputies say Steven Berry showed an employee an inappropriate photo, then later grabbed and touched her. Berry was arrested Friday and banned from the store.
Read MoreTractor Trailer Destroyed by Fire After Interstate 81 Crash
A tractor-trailer hauling a lift was destroyed by fire after leaving Interstate 81 early Thursday morning. The crash happened near mile marker 32, just past the Marvin Road overpass. The truck came to rest in a wooded area, where the fire spread toward an unoccupied building. Ssouthbound traffic was reduced to one lane. No hazardous […]
Read MoreIn Person Early Voting Ends Ahead of Midterm Election
In-person early voting came to a close yesterday for Tuesday’s mid-term election. Mail-in absentee ballots have to be at the Election Commission Office by 7pm on Tuesday.
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
And set those clocks back Saturday night, as daylight saving time comes to an end at 2am on Sunday.
Read MoreBallad Health Expects to Remain in BlueCross Network
Ballad Health says it expects to remain in-network with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as the two negotiate a new contract. The current agreement expires at the end of December. Without a new deal, some BlueCross members could lose in-network access to Ballad beginning January first.
Read MoreGreene County Selected for State Housing Market Analysis
Greene County is one of 14 Tennessee counties selected for a new housing market analysis through the state Department of Economic and Community Development. Consultants will review housing demand, rental and ownership needs, and single- and multi-family options. The goal is to give local leaders better data to attract development and plan for future growth.
Read MoreGreene County Considers First Employee Paid Health Insurance Premium Increase in 20 Years
Greene County is considering its first increase in employee-paid health insurance premiums in 20 years. Officials say the county has absorbed rising costs since 2006, shrinking its healthcare reserve. Under one proposal, the county would still cover about 93% of premiums, with single coverage remaining free. No action was taken, and the Insurance Committee meets […]
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