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Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank “Special Person” Tim Cox Jr!
Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank is recognizing Tim Cox Jr. as our Special Person. He’s a pastor of Community Church of Mountain City. This dynamic and growing church is non-denominational. Services are held weekly at the church’s location at 167 W E Neatherly Road. Tim describes the vision of the church is in following Jesus to love and serve everyone, everyday, everywhere. In addition to his ministry, Tim is active in business. He and his brother Tyran have the old Neva School building, referred to as The Commons. The Commons at Neva hosts the Mountain Farm and Craft Market on Saturday mornings. Inside there are several businesses including the Know Better Coffee, a hair salon and an outdoor equipment provider. Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank salutes Tim Cox Jr. as our Special Person this week. For all of your banking needs, see Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank of Mountain City. A member of FDIC and an equal housing lender.
The Northeast Regional Health Office has announced that they will be closing the Regional Covid-19 Vaccine Registration Line, effective Monday, June 14th. Residents may call the Johnson County Health Department at 727.9731 if you have any Covid related questions.
In a competition with 5 other organizations, the MYRIDE program came in first place to garner a gift of 10 thousand dollars. That announcement comes from Tom Reece Wednesday morning on WMCT radio. According to Reece, Senior Citizen Center director Kathy Motsinger, made a presentation at a special meeting Tuesday night at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City. The gift will enable the MYRIDE program to continue for another year. Reece went on to add that the volunteer drivers for MYRIDE program undergo an extensive background check and are insured. For more information about the MYRIDE program for Senior Citizens, call the Senior Center at 423.727.8883
Sheriffs Report
05/28/2021 Donna Eisenhower, Jackson ST Theft of Property U/$1,000
05/31/2021 Stevie N. Hole Murdock RD, Driving under the influence
06/01/2021 Joseph E Phipps, Damascus VA Capias
06/01/2021 Joseph M Bright, Mill Creek RD, possession of Methamphetamine, possession, Possession of Scheduel I Drugs
06/01/2021 Earl C Barnes, Sugar Grove NC, evading arrest by foot, simple possession of Schedule VI Drugs
06/02/2021 Mitchell L Stout, Jack Wallace RD, driving on revoked drivers license
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