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Richard Shane Mabe and two other unidentified suspects have been apprehended by law enforcement officials after allegedly stealing a car at Silver Lake Market off of Highway 91 in Mountain City. Mabe is currently wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this week that left 40-year-old Jackie Harless of Mountain City and 40-year-old Michael Laird also of Mountain City, at Johnson City Medical Center being treated for gunshot wounds. After further investigation, Mabe was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s ‘Most Wanted’ list on the following charges; two counts of attempted second degree murder, one count of aggravated assault, one count of possession of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony, one count of unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and violation of probation. More...
Chamber recognizes community-minded businesses and individuals
By David Hollaway
The Johnson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and awards dinner on Friday. It was held at the Vistas restaurant located at Red Tail Golf Course in Mountain City with approximately 100 people in attendance.
The Chamber President Tom Reece opened the meeting. Reece asked the veterans and Johnson County officials that were present to stand and they were all honored with a round of applause. More...
