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Sheriff: Scam letter targets Washington Co. residents who bought homes in 2022
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) issued a warning Thursday after a new scam began circulating in the area. Letters have been sent to multiple people in the county that appear to be official and are from “The Clerk’s Property Office.” Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton said there is […]
Washington County 101 class session is underway
The second session of Washington County 101, a program to educate participants on how county government works, held its first class on July 9. The program was held at the Washington County Health Department in Johnson City on July 9. Class members heard from Washington County Elections Administrator Dana Jones, Washington County Health Department Director Sydney Butterfield, 911 Special Project Coordinator Randall Lewis, Washington County/Johnson City Emergency Management Agency Operations and Training Officer Kat Latham, Washington County/Johnson City Emergency Medical Services Chief Dan Wheeley, Division Chief Lindsey Moore and Rescue Technician Lee Peace.
Washington County, Tennessee officers host 'C.H.A.M.P. Camp' for middle schoolers
GRAY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Washington County, Tennessee school resource officers hosted a 'C.H.A.M.P. Camp' Tuesday at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray. C.H.A.M.P stands for commitment, honesty, accountability, mentorship, and positivity. Officers say this gives children the opportunity to form positive relationships with law enforcement officers. More than 40 middle...
Students attend Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office ‘CHAMP Camp’
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Students attended the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office’s (WCSO) “CHAMP Camp” on Tuesday. School resource officers (SRO) hosted the second annual camp which features K9s, SWAT, criminal investigations, defensive driving and gun safety. “Kids are very inquisitive,” WCSO SRO Supervisor and camp organizer Lt. Kevin Sanders said. “They’re always asking […]
Washington Co. Commission seat to appear on Nov. ballot after Williams’ passing
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — In November, voters in Washington County, Tennessee will choose a new commissioner to fill the vacant seat left by Suzy Williams, who passed away in June. The Washington County Election Commission announced in a public notice that due to the vacancy, the unexpired two-year term for the position of District […]
Washington County Democrats will caucus to select nominee
The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) will caucus on Aug. 10 to select a party nominee to run for an unexpired term on the Washington County Commission. Democrats will gather at the Carver Recreation Center in Johnson City at 10 a.m. to pick their party’s nominee for the commission’s 9th District seat, who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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