Open Hearts
Local residents responded in a huge way to drop off items for Kentucky flood victims at Gate City Town Hall. Some parts of the interior are overflowing with the generous donations of county residents. Financial donations can be made through the American Red Cross at <www.redcross.org>, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 […]
Rip- Roaring Good Time
The annual Carter Family Memorial Festival held last Saturday was an opportunity to showcase the region’s musical tradition and dancing styles. The Hogslop Band provide a rousing rendition for the dancers to show off their moves.
Husband, Wife Real Estate Team Sentenced for Wire Fraud
A husband and wife realtor team from Wise were sentenced today on federal wire fraud charges related to their scheme to create fake residential sales contracts in order to obtain advance sales commissions to which they were not entitled. Jessee Allen DeLoach, 40, pled guilty in February 2022 to one count of wire fraud. He was sentenced Aug. 4 to […]
Eastman Board Declares Dividend
The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 76 cents per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable Oct. 7, 2022, to stockholders of record as of Sept. 15, 2022. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in […]
Arrest Report
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. July 25 Priscilla Jean Hinkle, 39, Hiltons, violation of probation, possession of narcotics. Sandra Cleek Gibson, 67, Fort Blackmore, improper cultivation of marijuana plants. Julie A. Kaywood, 32, Kingsport, Tenn., expired registration, improper registration. July 26 Elizabeth Grace Wells, 19, Kingsport, Tenn., hit and run, reckless driving, […]
Plan Required to Stockpile Tall Fescue
With the slump of grass due to summer drought and what appears to be hopeful fall rains, cattle producers should look towards winter feeding of beef cattle herds and taking inventory of their winter feed. If you are potentially running short, why not be resourceful and let the cattle graze as long as possible? Allowing grazing animals to feed themselves […]
