Bluff City Mayor resigns
Bluff City Mayor Jeff Broyles announced on Wednesday evening he will resign as the town’s mayor. Broyles made the announcement on a social media post that said he and his family made the decision...
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Unicoi County officials provide latest update on Helene recovery
Unicoi County officials held another briefing Wednesday at Unicoi County High School to provide updates about Hurricane Helene recovery. Unicoi County EMA Director Jimmy Erwin said officials are still searching for one missing resident....
Greeneville/Greene County Emergency Management update water distribution sites for residents
Greeneville/Greene County Emergency Management announced on Wednesday that they will be distributing water to people in Greene County who have been affected by flooding. The locations are open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m....
Ballad Health faces lawsuit filed on behalf of former sheriff’s widow
A recently filed federal lawsuit alleges Ballad Health and its doctors provided improper care to then-Johnson County Sheriff Eddie Tester August 8-10 2023 which they allege led to a fatal heart attack on August...
VDH offering free test kits for private wells
The Virginia Department of Health is offering free test kits for private wells impacted by the flooding caused by Helene. Officials said any well submerged during the recent flood is likely to be contaminated,...
Additional VA counties now have FEMA assistance available
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that assistance is now available for six additional counties and one city in Virginia. FEMA says residents of Russell, Wise, Bedford, Bland, Carroll, and Pittsylvania Counties, as well...