WMCT Local News
The Mountain Farm and Craft Market begin their summer hours this Saturday. A Summer kick off pancake breakfast will be served. Live music with Steve Dunfee as well as outdoor games will be part of the festivities along with over 15 vendors scheduled to be there. Produce, Meats, baked items, crafts and more will be offered. The Mountain Farm and Craft Market is located at The Neva Schoolhouse Commons. The new summer hours are 9 til noon every Saturday
Sheriffs Report
04/09/2021 KERRI HEATON, WINTERS LN, FALSE REPORT TO AUTHORITIES, RESISITNG ARREST, ATTACHMENT – FAILURE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT
04/10/2021 ETHAN WOODY, LOCUST GAP RD, EVADING ARREST BT FOOT, VIOLATION OF PROBATION, LIGHT LAW
04/12/2021 DONNIE M ROBINSON, CROSS MOUNTAIN RD, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, DRIVING ON REVOKED DRIVERS LICENSE
04/12/2021 STEVEN M PHIPPS, MILL CREEK RD, THEFT OF PROPERTY $10,000 < $60,000
04/13/2021 MICHAEL L GREEVER, LUMPKINS BRANCH RD, THEFT O/$2,500.00, THEFT OF PROPERTY O/$10,000.00, BURGLARY, TAMPERING OR FABRICATING EVIDENCE, POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY A CONVICTED FELON, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
04/14/2021 DAVID STOCKTON, PINEY FLATS, ARSON X 2, AGGRAVATED ARSON
04/15/2021 BLAKE E PHILLIPPI, CROSS MOUNTAIN RD, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING, AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE
Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank “Special Person” Janette Eastridge
This week Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank salutes Janette Eastridge. After 42 years in banking, Janette retired in 2019 and the very next day she volunteered at the Johnson County Senior Center. She has served as secretary for the Center’s Advisory Board, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, partners with the Pen Pal Program and assists the Center with National Accreditation which will benefit all Senior Members in the near Future. Janette also enjoys mission work for the Lord. The People at the Senior Citizen says she is “Amazing”. Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank is proud to recognize Janette Eastridge for her volunteer work. Offering full service banking, make Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank your bank. They are a member of FDIC and an equal housing lender.
AEV ( American Emergency Vehicles)
One of Ashe County, North Carolina’s largest employers is now hiring. AEV, American Emergency Vehicles is looking to hire employees with carpentry experience, paint and body work, welding skills and general installers. AEV offers a $1,000.00 signing bonus and a great benefit package including insurance that is available immediately. To apply go online careers.revgroup.com and complete your application. Don’t delay, apply today to AEV, Jefferson, North Carolina.
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WMCT Sports
WMCT’s coverage of Longhorn Baseball/Softball wraps up this month with two games on tap. On Monday, April 26th, the Longhorns will take on Sullivan Central. Both games will begin at 5pm with the pregame show at 4:45pm. Join Tom Reece for Longhorn Sports coverage. On Tuesday, April 27th, The Lady Longhorns will play Unicoi County Blue Devils with the pregame show start at 5:15pm and game time at 5:30pm. Follow the Longhorns on WMCT “The Mountain”
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WMCT Programming
Coming soon to WMCT…THE UPLIFT! 3 hours of Contemporary Christian music on Sunday nights from 9 PM to Midnight. Keep checking here and listening to WMCT AM, FM and streaming for more details and the premiere date!