Record 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 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 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 MoreMan Arrested Following Ambulance Theft
A man was arrested in Greene County after stealing an ambulance from Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Carter County Saturday morning. Authorities say Patrick L. Fults took the ambulance while paramedics were inside assisting a patient. Fults led Tennessee Highway Patrol on a brief pursuit. A spike strip was deployed, causing the ambulance to crash near […]
Read MoreDarius Rucker To Perform Live Saturday At East Tennessee State University Football Game
Darius Rucker will perform live at East Tennessee State University’s football game this Saturday. The country star, well known for his hit “Wagon Wheel,” will take the stage at the end of the third quarter during the game against Western Carolina. The song, which references Johnson City, has been played at the end of each […]
Read MoreHoliday Shopping Has Begun
Some folks have already begun and some will wait until the last minute, but the National Retail Federation says holiday shopping will still be big this year. Rebecca Hughes with more…
Read MoreFall Back This Weekend
This weekend, it’s time to fall back as we gain an hour. More from Liz Kennedy…
Read MoreStorm Recovery Jobs Available Locally At $25/Hour
Storm recovery jobs paying $25 per hour are now available in East Tennessee through the Tennessee CAREs grant program, which aims to help with cleanup efforts from Hurricane Helene while providing part-time work in communities hit hardest by the storm. Jobs are open in several counties, including Greene, Hawkins, and Washington. For more information on […]
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