Col. Robert Houk
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Toy & hobby show returns to the Appalachian Fairgrounds
One of the region’s largest shows for hobbyists, collectors and fans of nostalgia returns this weekend. → Read More
Deadline approaching to pay Washington County property taxes
Washington County property owners have until Feb. 28 to pay their 2022 tax bills. → Read More
Washington County officials to begin budget-setting process
Washington County commissioners will officially begin their work to draft a new county budget later this week. → Read More
The 'Golden Goose,' 'Choir Practice' and 'dark money' on Capitol Hill
The legendary “Golden Goose” has died. That was the nickname earned by Tom Hensley, who aptly lobbied for Tennessee’s Wine and Spirits Wholesalers for nearly half a century. → Read More
USS Yorktown survivor honored by Washington County Commission
Washington County commissioners were serenaded by a World War II veteran at their meeting Monday night. → Read More
Getting the straight scoop from Mom
I could always count on my mother to deliver me the news, good or bad. → Read More
Classic tunes of Christmas heard on radio and movie soundtracks
I find this oddly soothing. Call me old-fashioned, but I truly enjoy cheesy secular Christmas tunes. → Read More
This is the weekend to buy a live Christmas tree
With Thanksgiving now over, many East Tennesseans will be looking to deck their halls for Christmas. → Read More
Washington County election officials are already preparing for 2024 ballot
Nearly 40% of Washington County’s 88,329 registered voters cast a ballot in the mid-term election. → Read More
Remembering the year when the world flocked to Knoxville
There was a year when Knoxville was a popular destination for folks from around the globe. → Read More
Veterans honored at a number of events in Johnson City
Rain moved several outdoor events to commemorate Veterans Day under shelter in Johnson City on Friday. → Read More
Polls are opened Tuesday in Tennessee until 8 p.m.
Voters will decide a number of municipal races, including contests for the Johnson City Board of Education and City Commission. → Read More
Early voting for midterm election ends today in Tennessee
Tennessee’s 14-day period to vote early in the Nov. 8 election ends today. → Read More
Missionary provides needed relief to people living in rural communities of Ukraine
Jeff Garrison has seen firsthand the destruction that the Russian Army has inflicted on the people of Ukraine. → Read More
Hands-on play at Hands On! Discovery Center
Interactive exhibits are what makes the the Hands On! Discovery Center in Gray special for children. → Read More
Turnout for the first days of early voting in Washington County
The most votes — 426 — were recorded Wednesday at the Heritage Center, 161 Molly Grayce Lane, Jonesborough. → Read More
Washington County Commission will meet to act on committees, new voting machines
The board will vote on a request from the Washington County Election Commission to purchase 140 new voting machines. → Read More
Spreading the word
Christ Fellowship Bible Church is located at 501 W. Highland Road, Johnson City. → Read More
Important dates to remember for the Nov. 8 election
The state’s 14-day early voting period will begin on Oct. 19 and end on Nov. 3. The deadline to request an absentee-by-mail ballot is Nov. 1. → Read More
Changes are coming to the Washington County Health Department
Building renovations and a change in leadership are coming to the Washington County Health Department. → Read More