JoAnn Shipley had no idea when she left her house on Wednesday morning that she would end up getting a massage, a facial and other relaxing spa treatments.
But that's exactly what happened.
Members of the Nolachuckey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the DAR house Sept. 15 for the annual Regents Tea.
Community events announced Oct. 13, 2018.
The annual “Bark at the Park” fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will be Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. at Hardin Park.
The Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society will host the Annual Howl-O-Ween Party on Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds. We are very excited about this new location!
A special four-week program that can help prevent or reverse Type 2 diabetes will be held from Oct. 16 through Nov. 8 in Greeneville.
Continuing Friday and through the weekend, during The Appearing, Greeneville Seventh-day Adventist Church will explore the topic of the last days by studying what the Bible has to say about the Second Coming of Christ.
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A schedule of upcoming events at the Greeneville-Greene County Public Library.
Community events announced Oct. 11.
For the past four years, Doak Elementary School teachers and staff have named an Ambassador for the year from the best fifth grade students.
Graduate students in East Tennessee State University’s Storytelling and Communication Studies programs this fall are enjoying a newly revised curriculum that will help them develop skills applicable in a wide segment of the job market.
Tusculum University is ready to help students who are exploring their options for paying for college and how much financial assistance they may need.
Walters State Community College is offering assistance with the admission and financial aid process as part of Scholarship Saturday on Oct. 13.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Key posts overseeing the financial health of Social Security and Medicare have been vacant for more than three years, leaving the programs without independent accountability in the face of dire predictions about approaching insolvency.
Beginning Oct. 15, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their health and prescription drug coverage, if they wish to do so.
Community events announced Oct. 8.
Greeneville urologist Dr. Jason Carter, of Unity Urology, is now offering a new, minimally invasive stent-type procedure for the treatment of enlarged prostate.
PUZZLE PIECES AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Last Saturday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St. Nonprofit group supports individuals with autism and their caregivers. Childcare provided by RSVP. Details: Rebecca Shepherd, 329-5335.
As I write this week’s Animal Talk, I can’t help but feel very blessed with all the support that you give to the Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society.
Community events announced Oct. 5.
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Tuesday Book Club gathered Sept. 18 for its first meeting of the 2018-19 year.
A schedule of upcoming events at the Greeneville-Greene County Public Library.
Community events announced Oct. 4.
A family night of fun at Walters State Night at Myers Pumpkin Path on Oct. 18 will help provide scholarships for students.
In a new Economic Policy Institute paper, chronic absenteeism is linked to low performance.
Jake Sell of Greeneville was one of the student speakers as part of the celebration of reaching a fundraising milestone at Mars Hill University.
East Tennessee State University’s online course offerings in English have been ranked 18th in the nation by TheBestSchools.org.
Kallie Renner, a junior at South Greene High School, has been selected by audition to be a member of the Band for the 2018 National FFA Convention.
An appreciation dinner for Kathy Austin was held Sept. 15 at the Camp Creek Ruritan Pavilion.
Carson-Newman University has recorded its second highest enrollment in its 167-year history.
Tusculum University and Southwest Virginia Community College recently signed an agreement to create a seamless pathway for health science students at the two schools.
Teachers are invited to apply for CenturyLink, Inc.'s grant program that provides assistance with technology in the classroom.
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Six decades ago, Chubby Checker got everyone doing “The Twist” — and they never stopped.
Persons with developmental disabilities who have an aging caregiver may now qualify to enroll into TennCare’s Employment and Community First CHOICES program.
Approaching annual sign-up season, Medicare is modernizing its website to make it more useful for beneficiaries already accustomed to searching online for insurers, hospitals and doctors, officials announced on Monday.
The Greeneville Christian Women's Club's "Standing Tall" luncheon was Sept. 21 at Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Community events announced Oct. 1, 2018.
Space remains available for an upcoming, free diabetes education workshop being hosted by the Greene County Health Department and the University of Tennessee Extension.
According to class organizers, the six-week program, entitled “Take Charge of Your Diabetes,” will begin on Oct. 17 and conclude on Nov. 21.
Football season is in full swing, the leaves are getting ready to change color — and it’s time to get that annual flu shot.
It's flu shot season, but the pinch of a shot doesn't have to also hurt your wallet.
Knoxville-based University Health Network has announced that it has formed an alliance with the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network.
PUZZLE PIECES AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Last Saturday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St. Nonprofit group supports individuals with autism and their caregivers. Childcare provided by RSVP. Details: Rebecca Shepherd, 329-5335.
Eastside Garden Club members met Sept. 4 on the lawn of the Doak House Museum at Tusculum University for annual clean up of the herb garden and to replant for spring 2019.
Community events announced Sept. 29, 2018.
Two local churches will soon be having their annual “Blessing of the Animals.”
Pine Grove United Methodist Women held their monthly meeting Sept. 4 in the church fellowship hall.
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First Baptist Church Pastor David Green ministers in the ways typically expected of a pastor, from the pulpit and in his church.
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Members of the Greene Herb Society learned about bee-friendly herb gardens during their Sept. 10 meeting.
A schedule of upcoming events at the Greeneville-Greene County Public Library.
Community events announced Sept. 27, 2018.
Twenty-six students at Chuckey-Doak High School started a year of learning to be leaders and serving others last Thursday, putting together care packages for those serving overseas in the military.
More than 600 students, faculty, staff and alumni of Tusculum University fanned out into the region on Sept. 19 to provide a day of service through helping others and improving the community.
Tim Shelton, principal at West Greene High School, has been selected to participate in the University of Tennessee’s Administrators Planning Innovation for Rural Education (AsPIRE) school leadership initiative.
“How many of you have used a film camera?” Dr. Karen Fine asked fifth graders at Tusculum View Elementary School on Friday as the students learned about the history of photography.
Schools across the state once again have the opportunity to win money to support their environmental programs through the Good Sports School Challenge.
Nothing much gets by Dorothy Daugherty, who prides herself on being a sly as a red fox.
Still, her family members were able to “outfox” her on Saturday by successfully surprising her with a 100th birthday party at the Glendale Community Center.
Greene County is seeing a steady decline in the number of opioid prescriptions being filled. However, the number of deaths due to prescription painkillers remains a problem.
Gun deaths worldwide total about 250,000 yearly and the United States is among just six countries that make up half of those fatalities, a study found.
The public is invited to visit the Greene County YMCA from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday for tips to eliminate hazards and prevent falls in the home.
PUZZLE PIECES AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Last Saturday monthly from noon to 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 201 S. Main St. Childcare provided by RSVP. Nonprofit group supports individuals with autism and their caregivers. For childcare or more information, call Rebecca Shepherd at 329-5335.
New children's concussion guidelines from the U.S. government recommend against routine X-rays and blood tests for diagnosis and reassure parents that most kids' symptoms clear up within one to three months.
Signs of potentially more serious injuries that may warrant CT imaging scans include vomiting, unconsciousness and severe, worsening headaches, according to new guidelines.
Community events announced Sept. 22, 2018.
After the recent attempted break-in at the Humane Society’s Adoption Center, we realized that though we have a security system, including cameras in place, the time had come for a major update. We needed to do whatever it took to make sure our shelter dogs and cats stayed safe. To do this, w…
The Westside Garden Club met at the home of President Carol Allen-Oglesby on Sept. 10.
A group that supports victims of domestic violence is implementing a new program.
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Gospel music announcements.
Youth Builders of Greeneville and Greene County 911 are again planning to help children throughout the community through the 911 Emergency Training Program and by distributing dictionaries provided by the Niswonger Dictionary Project.
A schedule of upcoming events at the Greeneville-Greene County Public Library.
Community events announced Sept. 19, 2018.
As if college were not difficult enough, more than one-third of first-year university students in eight industrialized countries around the globe report symptoms consistent with a diagnosable mental health disorder, according to research recently published by the American Psychological Association.
Walters State Community College recently honored two retired instructors whose teaching careers touched the lives of health care professionals throughout East Tennessee – Dr. Donald Lindsey and Dr. Lawrence Kennard.
For the third year in a row, rising first, second, and third grade students who participated in the Read to be Ready summer program showed gains in their reading comprehension and accuracy skills and increased their motivation to read, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
Three principals from the Greeneville School System have been named to the inaugural class of the Tennessee Rural Principals Network by the state Department of Education.
Johnna Beard, school nutrition director of Greeneville City Schools, has earned the credential of School Nutrition Specialist, the highest qualification offered by the School Nutrition Association.
Tusculum University, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Walters State Community College and East Tennessee State University have been awarded Veteran Reconnect Grants.
Tusculum University will celebrate a milestone in its 225-year history on Oct. 12 with the inauguration of its 28th president, Dr. James L. Hurley.
The public is invited to come learn how to prevent falls on Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Greeneville-Greene County YMCA.
Telephone check-in program available to local homebound seniors at no cost.
Sept. 14 was Purple Out Day For Alzheimer's.
Signature HealthCare of Greeneville recently hosted its own “Senior Games” competition.
People who rely on Medicaid are among the poorest, the sickest and the most vulnerable in the nation.
The American Cancer Society’s "Road To Recovery" program has an urgent need for volunteers in the Greene County area to drive cancer patients to-and-from their treatments in Greeneville.
Medic Regional Blood Center has announced the following blood drives in the Greene County area:
New children's concussion guidelines from the U.S. government recommend against routine X-rays and blood tests for diagnosis and reassure parents that most kids' symptoms clear up within one to three months.
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