Greeneville Airport Authority Counters Skyknight Lawsuit
The Greeneville Municipal Airport Authority has filed a counterclaim against Skyknight, the company that sued it earlier this month. Skyknight disputes fuel fees and rent increases, saying the airport billed it inconsistently. The authority says Skyknight owes fuel fees dating back to April and additional rent tied to inflation, even though that rent was not […]
Read MoreFlorida Fugitive Arrested in Greene County
A man wanted in Florida was arrested Tuesday afternoon at a thrift store on West Andrew Johnson Highway in Greene County. Deputies took Travis Marshall Blackwelder to the Greene County Detention Center on a fugitive from justice charge. He was also served with a warrant alleging a violation of Tennessee’s sex offender registry rules. Florida […]
Read MoreTwo Drivers Injured in Greene County Crash
Two drivers were injured Tuesday evening when their vehicles collided at Rheatown Road and Old Stage Road in Greene County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identifies them as 41 year old Heather Jones and 57 year old Constance Simpson. The extent of their injuries was not reported. Both vehicles left the road and struck a chain-link […]
Read MoreCamper Catches Fire on Fish Hatchery Road
A camper caught fire Monday morning on Fish Hatchery Road in Greene County. Emergency crews were called around 9:45 after a resident heard a loud pop and found the camper engulfed in flames. Her daughter had been living in it but was away when the fire broke out. The camper had electricity, and a light […]
Read MoreGreeneville Middle School Adds Twirling Program
Greeneville Middle School will add baton twirling as an official extracurricular activity. The city school board approved the program Tuesday, with eight students expected to participate. Volunteer coach Haley Hill, who also coaches the high school majorettes, will lead the group. The district says the program will bring no new expense. It was the first […]
Read MoreGreene County Takes First Step Toward Industrial Land Sale
Greene County commissioners have approved a nonbinding letter of intent with an unnamed company interested in buying county property on Snapps Ferry Road. The 48-acre site could sell for one and a half million dollars, but no sale has been approved. The Greene County Partnership says the proposed project is not a data center. Commissioners […]
Read MoreWoman in Custody, Man Sought in Greeneville Assault and Burglary Case
Greeneville police say Tiffany Norton is in custody, while Jeremy Ripley remains wanted in an aggravated assault and aggravated burglary case. Police have not released details about the alleged attack or break-in. Anyone who knows where Ripley is can call Greeneville police at 423-639-7111 or the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 423-798-1800.
Read MoreHolt Resigns From Greene County Commission
Wesley Holt has resigned his Fifth District Greene County Commission seat, saying the position would jeopardize his state retirement benefits. Holt won the seat last month after serving two terms as sheriff. The county will accept applications before commissioners appoint a replacement.
Read MoreJohnson City Man Enters Plea in Rape Case
39 year old Jeremy Scott Wagner of Johnson City entered Alford pleas to four counts of statutory rape in Greene County Criminal Court. A judge imposed eight years, with time served and the remaining six-and-a-half years on probation. A fifth charge was withdrawn.
Read MoreLightning Blamed for Warrensburg Road Fire
Witnesses say lightning sparked a Friday night fire that destroyed an outbuilding on Warrensburg Road. Orebank firefighter Josh Ball was treated for smoke inhalation before being taken to Johnson City. He was expected to be released over the weekend.
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