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Friday Morning Traffic Report
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:34:04 -0700
A lane closure will be taking place during the evening hours tonight in Washington County Tennessee.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee relocating to Sullivan County
Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700
Speaking to the Sullivan County Administrative Committee Monday night, Second Harvest Executive Director Rhonda Chafin said the non-profit needs more space than is available at its current location in Gray, which is in Washington County. The organization provides food to soup kitchens and food pantries in an eight-county region of East Tennessee that includes Sullivan County.
County Commission Considering Chairman Pay Change
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:49:24 -0700
Matherly said the county mayor suggested his monthly pay be increased ten-fold from $50 to $500 per month. Click for video
Deputy Honored With Purple Heart
Sat, 05 May 2012 16:19:07 -0700
A Washington County Tennessee Deputy is now the owner of a Purple Heart Award.
Volunteer To Help EMA In Washington County
Tue, 08 May 2012 15:04:27 -0700
The Washington County, Tennessee Emergency Management Office is looking for a few volunteers to become community responders.
Two Charged With Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Child
Wed, 09 May 2012 03:04:17 -0700
Washington County Tennessee officers made two arrests Sunday in connection with underage drinking.
'Tough Old Bird' Continues Her Recovery In South Central
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:25:18 -0700
We spoke with an elderly Washington County, Tennessee woman who says life is slowly returning to normal after her home was destroyed in last year's tornado. Watch Video: Elderly South Central Victim
Tea Partiers yearn for a "truly red" Tennessee
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:53:01 -0700
NASHVILLE, May 17 - When conservative Tea Party activists helped Republicans extend their majority in Tennessee's legislature in 2010, they expected to get the legislation they wanted. Many of these middle-class insurgents are disappointed. ...
Fortune 500 company considering bringing 700 jobs to area, 26 other potential projects on horizon
Fri, 04 May 2012 14:51:27 -0700
A Fortune 500 company is considering a potential move to Washington County, Tennessee, according to Washington County Economic Development Council CEO Robert Reynolds. That company, which leaders are not ready to name, would bring with it 700 manufacturing jobs and a potential half-billion dollar investment.
Two Tennessee Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Mon, 07 May 2012 11:01:00 -0700
Tennessee’s top two youth volunteers of the year, Hannah Wright, 18, of Murfreesboro and Hannah Huth, 14, of Brentwood, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service during the presentation of The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.