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BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
They're the Fair-est of the Anderson County Fair
The Anderson County Fairest of the Fair and Tiny Miss pageants were held July 15-16 at the Anderson County Fair in Clinton. The Fairest of the Fair is Autumn Brooke Hill, 20, a pre-vet student at the University of Tennessee. She is the daughter of James and Kim Hill of Clinton. She will represent the county at the Tennessee Association of Fairs Fairest of the Fairs Pageant in Murfreesboro in January, according to a news release.
Man arrested in Cave City in relation to vehicle stolen out of Tennessee
CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say they located a vehicle stolen out of Tennessee. The Cave City Police Department says it responded Thursday shortly before midnight to 819 Sanders St. in reference to a male outside of the parking trying to break into vehicles.
Free skilled trades training available in Clintwood beginning next month
CLINTWOOD, Va. — Students can get free or low-cost training in skilled trades in Clintwood beginning this August, thanks to a partnership between the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority and Mountain Empire Community College. The partnership and skilled trades training opportunity are the result of an Appalachian Regional Commission...
Library hosts program by Marty Silver from Warriors' Path
Marty Silver, a park ranger at Warriors’ Path State Park, Kingsport, visited the Unicoi County Public Library on Thursday, July 16. He brought along some small critters, including a millipede, crayfish and a box turtle, to share with a packed house of interested audience members.
Bluff City budget increases garbage, water and sewer rates
The Town of Bluff City approved its budget for the next fiscal year Tuesday night, and while property taxes will not increase, garbage collection fees, water and sewer rates will. In addition to the 5% water/sewer rate hike, garbage collection fees in the town will be increased to $22 a month. According to Mayor Jeff Broyles, the average resident in town with both water and sewer will see an increase of less than $4. He also mentioned that online bill-paying services will be available soon, but did not specify a date.
Tennessee man who tried to provide material support to ISIS learns his prison fate
From News Channel 9: A Tennessee man convicted of leading "a global digital media operation to distribute pro-ISIS propaganda" for years has learn. From News Channel 9: A Tennessee man convicted of leading “a global digital media operation to distribute pro-ISIS propaganda” for years has learned how long he’ll spend in a federal prison.
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