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Federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams continues
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams is continuing on Thursday. In this trial, Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
What you can expect from Bristol Public Library’s new roadshow
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Bristol Public Library is taking its resources on the road with its brand-new outreach vehicle. The vehicle, which was unveiled last week, was made possible through a $50,000 T-Mobile grant. The vehicle comes equipped with Wi-Fi. That means it can be used to sign people up for library cards and […]
Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-26-31-2024
July 25 – 31, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Weekend Weather 7-26-28-2024 Storms Possible
Your summertime pop-ups are possible on Friday and Saturday, but, that all changes on Sunday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Saturday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon....
Barnett set to retire as stormwater coordinator
After 28 years of serving the City of Elizabethton in various roles, Joseph Barnett will complete his final day as the stormwater coordinator on Wednesday, July 31, and move into a new phase of life in retirement. Serving as stormwater coordinator since 2008, Barnett began his tenure with the city as the electrical inspector before […] The post Barnett set to retire as stormwater coordinator appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
TDEC announced the awarding of 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants, totaling $718,757, for remediation projects across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants, funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, are designed to support environmental protection and economic development, particularly in rural areas. The act provides local governments and development boards with essential resources for investigating, cleaning up, and redeveloping contaminated...
The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section has announced the arrest of woman on charges of tax evasion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, her name is Brittany Cardwell and her bond was set at $5,000. The arrest follows an indictment by a Robertson County Grand Jury, which charged Cardwell with one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment accuses Cardwell of providing false and...
State Showing Tourism Growth, Putnam Too
Visitor spending across Tennessee increased six percent last year, according to newly released data, spending that shows up locally. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the county benefits as the state continues to expand its tourism footprint. She said the latest data showed some $1.7 million in visitor dollars coming into Putnam County.
My New Favorites to play Opry on July 26
The Erwin Kiwanis Club will host its long-running summer music series Nolichucky Opry at the Gathering Place Park in downtown Erwin every Friday through Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. My New Favorites will perform July 26 for this free, family-friendly Friday concert.
Kelly Scollin plays instruments, repairs them for a living
Unicoi County has a plethora of talented citizens involved in all forms of art. One such example is new Erwin resident Kelly Scollin, the owner and operator of For the Love of Brass located at 904 N. Main Ave., Erwin.
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