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Rise of short-term rentals in Greene Co. prompt city, county leaders to look deeper into regulations
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Short-term rental properties have been increasing all over Greene County. Greeneville City Mayor Cal Doty says there are at least 200 active now. Mayor Doty told News Channel 11 that he believes there is a need for more short-term rental properties, but regulating them can be a challenge. The city recently […]
Greene County Middle Schoolers Win iPads in John Gamble Essay Contest
In Greene County, two middle school students have won new iPads in the annual Walters State John Gamble Essay Competition. Erica Davis from West Greene Middle School and Molly Ross from Chuckey Doak Middle School received the awards for their essays on how iPads could improve their education. They also received gift cards for educational materials.
Greene County celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – On Monday morning, the Greene County community rallied to celebrate and honor skilled nurses who make an impact on the lives of local people. National Skilled Nursing Care Week is observed from May 12-18. “This kicks off all kinds of fun events for our residents and our staff,” said Misty Key, […]
Madison Planning Board forms ridge top subcommittee: Not as simple as 'save our ridges'
MARSHALL - In its first meeting since the commissioners broke up the county-formed ridge top work group and sent back the Planning Board's recommendations to the board, the Madison County Planning Board formed a ridge top subcommittee and set its first meeting date. The subcommittee will hold a special meeting...
Controversial Marshall retreat center to rebrand; former executive director steps away
MARSHALL - The School of Wellness and Enlightenment, a Marshall retreat center that originally had plans for 73 cabins and a meeting hall to accommodate 150 visitors, and its Executive Director Deborah Mills were granted a special use permit by the Madison County Planning Board in March 2020, and the retreat center planned to open as early as this summer.
Buncombe extends moratorium: California Bitcoin mine co. upends Western NC Cherokee County
Following uproar in the state's far west over noise and other disruptions brought by cryptocurrency mining, Buncombe County has extended by a year its temporary ban on such operations. County officials say they are struggling with how to write rules protecting residents from problems that those who have experienced them...
Answer Man: Construction at Craggy prison in Woodfin? What's going on with the site?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question concerns a construction project at one of the two Woodfin prisons. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: What is the construction project that appears to be going...
Marshall art residency owner encourages creators to 'drink from the well' of WNC's history
MARSHALL - A Marshall artist residency will host a show opening, pottery sale and mountain music performance May 18 in celebration of art, community and place. Township10, located on roughly 30 acres in the Grapevine community of Marshall, opened its residency component in 2020. Owner Marjorie Dial, a ceramic artist, bought the...
Mars Hill seeks input from residents on new bike and pedestrian path
MARS HILL - The town of Mars Hill is moving forward with a number of projects in which it and Town Manager Nathan Bennett have been working to see finalized for years. The projects include a bike and pedestrian path, as the town has published its community input survey on the topic on its website. ...
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