Art Box Initiative Creates Colorful Contributions
Students from the Greeneville City School Foundation were honored at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for their creative contributions to the Art Box Wrap initiative. The project, which began with a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, has transformed local traffic signal boxes into colorful public art displays. The first of these art-wrapped boxes appeared near […]
Read MoreRecord Numbers Expected To Travel For The Holidays
Travel experts are predicting record numbers for the Thanksgiving and Christmas travel season. Katie Gray reports which days are anticipated to be the busiest…
Read MoreWinter Is Knocking On The Door
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Mountains from 7 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday. The National Weather Service warns of potential snow accumulations ranging from one to three inches in higher elevations. Drivers should be prepared for winter conditions and possible travel disruptions during the […]
Read MoreRussia Raises Nuke Threat After Biden OK’s US Missile Deployment
THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RUSSIA COULD USE NUCLEAR WEAPONS HAVE JUST GOTTEN MUCH WIDER…. 2024-11-19 – WZTH-REP-RUSSIA NUKE RESOLUTION (OLIVE)
Read MoreFarm Supply Distribution Schedule
The Greene County Fairgrounds will continue its Farm Supplies Distribution, but with updated hours. This week, distributions will take place Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be no distribution the week of Thanksgiving. Starting December 5th, the distribution will shift to Thursdays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., until […]
Read MoreUtility Resolution Puled From Greene County Agenda
A resolution regarding the North Greene Utilities was pulled from the Greene County Commission’s agenda after a meeting last Saturday. North Greene Utilities customers at Baileyton Elementary chose not to approve coming under county control, leading to the decision to remove the item from last night’s Commission meeting.
Read MoreTVA Shutting Down Campgrounds For Winter
The Tennessee Valley Authority has closed six campgrounds for the winter, including sites at Cherokee, Douglas, and Pickwick Dams. These campgrounds will reopen in March. TVA’s staffed visitor centers, including those at Fontana and Norris Dams, will also close by November 25. The Raccoon Mountain Visitor Center is closed for maintenance until next June. However, […]
Read MoreETSU Employees Getting Pay Hike
The East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has approved a pay raise for all full-time employees eligible for benefits. The university’s minimum hourly wage will be set at $15, with a 3% increase for current employees. The move is aimed at enhancing compensation for ETSU’s workforce, helping to support employees with growing financial needs.
Read MoreTennessee Jobless Numbers Tick Up
Tennessee’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in October, reaching 3.3%, up from 3.4% in September. Despite this small increase, the state remains below the national rate of 4.1%. Earlier this year, the state recorded its lowest-ever unemployment rate of 3.0%. County-level unemployment data will be available next week.
Read MoreJohnson City Man Jailed After Invading Woman’s Bedroom
A Johnson City man was arrested early Thursday for breaking into a Washington County home. The victim awoke to find 56 year old Danny Davis standing at the foot of her bed after hearing him cough. Davis fled, but left behind a backpack with his mail in it, which led deputies to him. He was […]
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