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Two caregivers charged with neglect in Carter County
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two caregivers were arrested following an investigation into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Carter County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Last week, a Carter County grand jury indicted Kwabena Kwakye, 45, and Polly Ridinger, 25, on one count each of neglect of a vulnerable adult, […]
Carter County Commission approves budget without raising taxes
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Commission on Monday evening approved the 2024-2025 fiscal budget without raising taxes. With a 19-4 vote, the property tax rate will remain the same as it was last year, which was set at $2.18 per $100 of assessed value. Commissioners Danny Deal, Aaron Frazier, Ginger Holdren and […] The post Carter County Commission approves budget without raising taxes appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
JC Salvation Army announce changes to services
The Salvation Army of Johnson City just announced changes to the services it provides. The organization is ending its day center and free dinner service and snack bags offered to the community. Salvation Army officials say the changes are due to safety, staffing, and funding, with a plan to shift those resources to the shelter. The Salvation Army provides a shelter for those in need of housing, with a capacity of 55, with officials saying the shelter is a part of the organization they need to focus on. The dinner and snack bag service is set to end on July 17. The Johnson City Salvation Army is also working on a veterans wing to the shelter, which would add 15 rooms for homeless military veterans.
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Early voting shows not many people are coming out to the polls
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Early voting started on July 12, but Thomas Whitehead, a Carter County Election Commission member, said not many people are coming out to vote. “This year, early voting is down quite a bit from prior years, just comparing it to 2020,” said Whitehead. “We’re off about half what we were in 2020.” […]
Johnson City Commission OKs annexation request on Gray Station Road
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City commissioners approved an annexation request along Gray Station Road, where 33 housing units are planned. The plan is still early in the process of approval. Departments are reviewing the territory to determine a timeline for providing services and financial impacts. One commissioner said they approved proceeding with determining […]
Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center hosts state commissioners
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — The Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center hosted state and local officials at the former prison annex in Roan Mountain. The program, which serves nine counties, began with four participants last October and has grown since. Just last month – 17 of them received trade certifications...
JCFD training complex to be completed by October
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new training complex for the Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) is set to be complete by October. The training complex, located behind Station 7 at 2830 West Walnut Street, will house classrooms and offices for the fire department. “It is exciting to see this amazing, state-of-the-art facility take shape,” […]
Downtown Elizabethton to host Christmas in July celebrations
Main Street Elizabethton invites everyone to celebrate the magic of Christmas in Downtown Elizabethton this summer from Sunday, July 21, to Saturday, July 27. A total of 17 downtown businesses are participating to offer specials, activities, and unique gift opportunities. “Christmas is always a magical time in our downtown, so why not celebrate that magic […] The post Downtown Elizabethton to host Christmas in July celebrations appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Freedom Hall Pool reopens after monthlong closure for repair
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City has reopened following a monthlong closure for repair. According to a post by the Johnson City Department of Parks and Recreation, the pool opened on Wednesday. The closure was put into place on June 17, when the department told the public that a repair […]
JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin
The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) has teamed up with The Arc Washington County to develop a challenge coin to encourage autism awareness. The coin is called the ‘Bear-rier Breaker’ because it is in the shape of a bear. The bear, pictured on one side of the coin, symbolizes courage, protection and wisdom. The son […] The post JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Maker’s Market kicks off Christmas in July in Downtown
The much-anticipated Christmas in July event is set to kick off at the upcoming Maker’s Market, scheduled for Sunday, July 21, from noon to 5 p.m. The festive affair will be hosted at Crossroads Craftworks located at 411 East Doe Ave., aiming to showcase the extraordinary talents and creations of local artists. The Maker’s Market […] The post Maker’s Market kicks off Christmas in July in Downtown appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City asks for ideas regarding city’s future
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Johnson City is asking citizens to submit their ideas for the future of the city. Johnson City’s Planning and Development Services Department is collecting data for its Growth Management Plan, according to a news release from the city. The department is posing the question, “What is your […]
Makers Market to kick off Elizabethton’s ‘Christmas in July’
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Crossroads Craftworks Makers Market will be open in Elizabethton celebrating Christmas in July on Sunday. The market will be from Noon to 5 p.m. and feature local artists, crafts-workers and makers in the community. The address is 411 East Doe Avenue in Downtown Elizabethton. Tony Oliver sat down with our […]
Water restored to customers after line break in Johnson City
UPDATE: According to a Johnson City spokesperson, water service had been restored as of 2:50 p.m. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A water line break in Johnson City on Wednesday morning has affected several customers. Johnson City’s Water and Sewer Services Director Tom Witherspoon told News Channel 11 that a water line break in the […]
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