Survey shows drug use growing among younger students
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
A.C.T.I.O.N Coalition joined the Johnson County Commissioners to discuss drug use in children and young …
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Sheriff’s Office pushes for new software
County and Sheriff Office representatives explain their pick for a new records management software to replace the current software that …
Mast becomes JC commission chairman
Scott Mast takes over as chairman after being elected through a unanimous vote. Photo by Meg Dickens.
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Center loses annual $50K grant funding
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
Johnson County would be a different place without the Mountain City/Johnson County Community Center. The …
Officials secure fair COVID leave for employees
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The Johnson County School Board discussed extending paid leave related to COVID-19 exposure during its …
Johnson County Schools open for in-person learning
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
During its September meeting, the Johnson County School Board voted to commence Johnson County School …
Jo. Co. featured on Daytime Tri-Cities
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County took center stage on talk show Daytime Tri-Cities’s Real Estate Today segment on …
NECX confirms 73 COVID-19 active cases
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
Results from the latest round of targeted testing for COVID-19 at state correctional facilities show …
TDH changes format for reporting COVID cases
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
For nearly six months, COVID-19 has spread across the state of Tennessee. From the time …
Mother and daughter partner to publish third children’s book
Author and Librarian, Linda Icenhour (left), and illustrator, Amber Icenhour (right), proudly stand with a selection of their work …
Suicide Prevention takes center stage in September
Mountain City resident Kathy Motsinger reflects on her tragic personal loss to suicide, and works to ensure others will never …
School Board to move $30K to revenue sports
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The Johnson County School Board voted unanimously to move $30,000 in funds to select …
Johnson County unemployment rate sixth lowest in the state
By Jill Penley
Freelance writer
County-level July unemployment rates released by the Tennessee Department of Labor last week show 75 …
Black bear family relocated to Cherokee Forest
A Black Bear sow with her cubs, look toward the camera for a photo by Tennessee wild life officers. The …
Gov. signs executive orders extending State of Emergency, County Mayor follows suit
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
Late last week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 59 to extend certain targeted …
Schools face more delays of in-person learning
The Johnson County School Board meets in a called meeting on Tuesday, August 25. Officials are meeting more regularly to …
Constable advocates for highway safety near Butler Park
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County District 3 Constable Dave Quave made an appearance at the Thursday, August 20 …
Fat Tire Brewing purchases carbon offsets from Doe Mountain
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
While most residents may be unfamiliar with the value of carbon offsets, hardly anyone can …
Watauga Lake Watershed Alliance seek volunteers for annual clean up
Floating on a large piece of Styrofoam debris, local volunteer Josh Weir paddles his way to Pioneer Landing a drop …
Johnson County receives increased funding
Johnson County Mayor Mike Taylor briefs commissioners on grants, concerns, and possible new business during the August 20 County Commission …