Council focuses on city amenities
By Meg Dickens
Freelance Writer
Cunningham Park and the surrounding area are historically a place where little activity happened. The …
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Humane Society supplies vouchers
By Teresa P. Crowder
Freelance Writer
The Johnson County Humane Society has been organized and active since 1977 to prevent …
2021 Tax deadline pushed to Monday
By Karla Prudhomme
Freelance Writer
Because April 15 falls on Good Friday this year, the tax deadline has been extended …
Sunflower Festival officially approved for full street use
“We are maxed out for this year’s Sunflower Festival with 255 vendors and 318 booth spaces.”
By Meg Dickens …
Edmondson murder trials continue
By Teresa P. Crowder
Freelance Writer
Last week, a North Carolina man was convicted in
Johnson County Criminal Court with …
Salon poised to reopen
By Teresa P. Crowder
Freelance Writer
‘My Nail Salon’ eagerly opened its doors late last year as Johnson County’s walk-in …
Single-engine plane crashes after takeoff near Johnson County Airport
On Thursday afternoon, Johnson County first responders rescue a pilot out of his single-engine plane near the Johnson County Airport. …
Single-engine plane crashes after takeoff near Johnson County Airport
On Thursday afternoon, Johnson County first responders rescue a pilot out of his single-engine plane near the Johnson County Airport. …
Time for Spring Cleaning
Johnson County residents smile for the camera as they gear up for a past annual county clean-up day in and …
Hazard Mitigation Committee meets, county plan top priority
By Teresa P. Crowder
Freelance Writer
Serious preparations and resourceful conversations took place during the Johnson County Hazard Mitigation …
Southern Craft comes to Watauga Lake
By Teresa Crowder
Freelance Writer
Southern Craft Barbecue is well known in our region for its fantastic fare and …
Community repeater project underway
By Meg Dickens
Freelance Writer
Earlier this week, friends of Karen Weaver reached out to inform the community of a …
Youth Leadership Visits Nashville
Pictured left to right, Representative Scotty Campbell, Sally Snyder, Representative Russell Crowe, Peyton Gentry, and Brayden Gentry.
Photo submitted by …
Sheriff’s office gets $81K to boost K9 unit
Isaac Stewart
Intern
At the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, a press conference was held on March 28, where it was …
County focuses on access at signature lake
By Meg Dickens
Freelance Writer
Governor Bill Lee announced the Bill Dance Signature Lakes initiative at the end of 2021. …
HONORABLE MENTION
Johnson County 4-H students participated in Farm Bureau Women National Agriculture Week Youth Photo Contest. Katelynn Marshall 5th Grade Mountain …
Watauga designated a Bill Dance Signature Lake
Johnson County Mayor, second from the left, joins community and business leaders at Watuaga Lake in Butler TN. Photo by …
Full funding expected for meat processing plant
By Meg Dickens
Freelance Writer
Johnson County’s plans for a custom meat processing plant seem to be going as well …
Taking a moment to reflect
JCHS Baseball coaches and the family of Pete Pavusek stepped onto the baseball field to accept the framed number 30 …
Community tackling homeless problem
By Teresa Crowder
Freelance Writer
Passion is the fuel that drives an individual or individuals to do amazing things. A …