Local News in Greene County, Tennessee
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ONE YEAR LATER: Greene County Storm Damage
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:25:08 -0700
We took to the skies a year after the tornadoes ripped through Greene County, Tennessee to see how cleanup has progressed.
Greene County Schools face tough cuts if budget is approved
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:08:32 -0700
The budget has not been approved, but Director of Schools Dr. Vicki Kirk said everything from cutting athletics to music programs to shutting down Glenwood Elementary School is on the table.
Greene clarifies agreement with Blue Ridge Paper Mill
Thu, 10 May 2012 07:06:03 -0700
NEWPORT-Despite comments made by Cocke County Mayor Vaughn Moore and Water Advisory Committee Chair Gay Webb, Attorney Jeff Greene, who, along with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), represents Cocke County in the case against Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc., gave clarification to the statements issued Monday in press releases from Cohen Communications Group and the SELC.
Joy Lounders Made Up Home Invasion Story, Shot Self Twice: Tennessee Cops
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:30:59 -0700
She almost took her story to the grave. Joy Lounders fabricated a violent home invasion Wednesday night and then shot herself twice as a cover-up, police in Tennessee said today.
Greene County man hit, killed with skillet, no charges filed
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:11:05 -0700
Greene County authorities say Eric Hiatt, 26, died Sunday night after being hit on the head with a frying pan. He was struck by the teenage brother of a woman he was fighting with.
11 face federal charges for conspiracy charges related to methamphetimine
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:46:05 -0700
Eleven people from northeast Tennessee and western North Carolina face federal charges for conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.
State audit finds theft at Greene County elementary school
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:34:42 -0700
A state comptroller's investigation found that ex-bookkeeper Buffi Gray stole at least $2,484 from Greene County's Nolachuckey Elementary School over a five-month period.
Tornado memorial dedicated in Greene County
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:56:04 -0700
A memorial was built to remember the tornado victims in Greene County. It was dedicated on Saturday.
Del Rio woman's honesty costs her on furniture warranty claim
Wed, 09 May 2012 15:20:02 -0700
A Del Rio woman says a furniture warranty she purchased for a sofa didn't live up to her expectations.
Unicoi welcome center named for former representative
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:28:36 -0700
A new name for the Tennessee welcome center along Interstate 26 in Unicoi county.