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NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Cocke County officials discussed the possibility of forming a dedicated hazmat team during a review of the emergency plan Wednesday morning. The subject arose during a presentation of the new County Basic Emergency Operations Plan, where the public could attend and give input. Tennessee counties are required to review and update their plans every five years, and this year, the county was doing so with lessons learned from Hurricane Helene and several other recent disasters.
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) – More than two years after Hurricane Helene’s devastation, local Long Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs) are starting to make changes in the services they provide for the area. The Washington County LTRG announced Tuesday that it will soon deactivate its disaster recovery efforts. “When we first started up in 2024, everybody said […]
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – State Representative Rebecca Alexander will retain her District 7 seat after defeating Democratic challenger Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia Tuesday night. Alexander, the Republican incumbent, won 61.82% of the vote in Washington County to Della Vecchia’s 38.18%. Rep. Alexander has held the District 7 seat since 2021.
Cocke County’s Town of Parrottsville commission race has ended in a tie. When pressed for comment, the Cocke County Election Commission was unable to provide information. The commission said they would “figure it out in the morning.”. For Context. Three people were expected to take seats in the...
The day after the mid-term elections, Greene County Democratic Party Chairwoman Cheryl Summers issued what she called “A Message of Hope” to party members. A message from Cheryl Summers, Greene County Democratic Party chairwoman. Yes, I am exhausted. Yes, I am disappointed in some of the election results,...
On Monday, Oct. 26, the Rogersville Rotary Club hosted its second annual recognition ceremony for the Rogersville Middle School (RMS) Interact Club. The event drew several distinguished guests, including Hawkins County Director of Schools Matt Hixson, Hawkins County Mayor David Linkous, and Rotary President Molly Buckholz, alongside school faculty, parents, guardians, Rotarians, and prospective Interact members. Hixson opened the morning ceremony by welcoming attendees and praising the club’s exceptional enrollment growth for the current school year. He expressed immense pride in the students for stepping out of their comfort zones to engage in community service, noting that the RMS Interact Club has nearly tripled its membership. Following Hixson’s remarks, Lead Club Advisor Mrs. Christy Waye provided an overview of the students’ achievements and ongoing academic initiatives. She expressed her gratitude to Hixson, RMS Principal Dr. Krista Mann, and Mayor Linkous for their steadfast support before introducing the Rotary President. Officers were then recognized by Club Sponsor Matt Myers. Rotary President Molly Buckholz then presented the newly elected officers with their official certificates and induction pins. During the ceremony, Mrs. Buckholz highlighted financial support for the student organization, presenting a $300 check on behalf of the inaugural Motorcycle Ride for RMS
The Greeneville Historic Zoning Commission held discussion Tuesday with local resident Darlene Farr regarding her potential purchase of the historic Gordon Williams estate at 300 North Main Street. Farr, who lives directly across the street from the landmark property, presented a conditional proposal to revitalize the site while preserving its historic character.
A 35-foot Fraser fir grown at Andrew’s Nursery in Avery County has arrived at Biltmore House as the centerpiece of the estate’s annual holiday display, ABC affiliate WLOS reported.
With the clocks falling back, the Mitchell County Sanitation Department announces that winter hours for the recycling centers begin Monday, November 2. Winter hours will continue through February, 2027. The Centers in Altapass and Bakersville are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The...
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s Election Day in Hamblen County, and voters are to decide who will win in several key races. Residents have the opportunity to vote for Tennessee’s next governor and on three proposed amendments to the state constitution, as well as for various State House and Senate seats. The polls closed at 8 […]
A group that has been guiding Washington County, Tennessee residents since Hurricane Helene will be shutting down operations. A report from the County Long Term Recovery Group says December 31st is the deactivation day for a staff of community leaders, faith-based organizations, and volunteers who gave of their time to help flood victims with housing repair and replacement, receiving available disaster aid relief, and head up projects within the county that brought normalcy back to communities.
Cocke County emergency management officials are revising the county’s emergency operations plan, cutting it to less than half its length and asking for community input. The plans give emergency responders and government officials a framework for how to react, act and execute, Cocke County EMA Director Joe Esway said.
Tennessee Rep. Jeremy Faison is stepping down after 16 years representing District 11 in the Tennessee General Assembly. Faison has represented Cocke, Jefferson and Hamblen counties in District 11 since 2011, and the seat will now be filled by Kenny Cody. Cody will take over the District 11 seat, and...
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Long Term Recovery Group (WCLTRG) announced it will be deactivated by the end of the year. The group said it will “formally deactivate by December 31, 2026, after completing its mission to guide local residents through rebuilding following a disaster.” The WCLTRG formed after Hurricane Helene struck […]
Downtown Elizabethton was filled with Halloween festivities Saturday, Oct. 31, as Main Street Elizabethton and the Carter County Car Club joined forces to host Cruise ‘N Treats on Elk, combining […]
KINGSPORT — Hawkins County Swim, the county’s combined middle school swim team, opened its 2026 season against the Kingsport Middle Schools squad on Thursday, Oct. 29 at Dobyns-Bennett High School. With the Kingsport Aquatic Center closed for renovations, the HCS, Cherokee and Volunteer swim teams are using the D-B pool for practices and meets this fall. On Thursday, Kingsport Middle Schools bested their HCS guests 241-73 in the combined team scores. The KMS girls took a commanding 139-27 win, while the KMS boys won 102-46. The HCS team of Sawyer Harris, Lincoln Harris, Nash Ingram and Axel McPeek won the 100-meter freestyle relay with a time of 1:14.16 for the team’s only event victory. Hawkins County Swim will hold its fourth annual Steve Wilmoth Speed Invitational on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Tennessee High School in Bristol. Here’s how HCS swimmers fared in all of their respective events: GIRLS RESULTS100M Medley Relay: 3. HCS (Ilana McAmis, Olivia Sacharnoski, Lily Rush, Parker Vaughn), 1:21.90. 100M Free: 6. Ilana McAmis, 1:35.74; 7. Parker Vaughn, 1:38.76. 100M IM: 4. Olivia Sacharnoski, 1:29.43; 8. Mattie McInturff, 2:25.32. 25M Free: 7. Kyra Thompson, 24.10; 9. Jane Elkammash, 26.60; 12. Hana Elkammash, 28.61; 13. Piper Blevins, 49.01.
Eastman announced the reinstatement of a previous U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) award supporting the re-industrialization of a strategically important domestic recycled-plastics supply chain. The award provides an opportunity for Eastman and DOE to advance an updated investment plan that expands proven, U.S.-developed methanolysis technology, restores underutilized American recycling assets and increases domestic capacity to transform difficult-to-recycle polyester waste into virgin-quality recycled materials.
– The Associated Press has projected US Senator Mark Warner of Virginia as the winner in his race, giving him a fourth and final term on Capitol Hill. Warner, 71, had announced in July that he would retire from his political career if he were reelected, saying it was time to let new leaders move Virginia forward.
There’s a town in the far southwestern corner of Virginia where retirees are doing something that sounds almost illegal in today’s economy: living well on Social Security alone. Appalachia, Virginia doesn’t show up on most people’s retirement radar, and that’s honestly one of the best things about it....
It’s Election Day in Harlan County, and voters are to decide who will win in several key races.
