THP: Man rescued after Hawkins Co. creek carried truck half mile downstream

Good News Notes: “Multiple agencies responded to a floodwater rescue Wednesday morning around 8:56 a.m., according to the Hawkins County Rescue Squad. An announcement detailed that the rescue involved a person trapped in floodwater behind the 1400 block of Stanley Valley Road near Bray and George Allen roads. That person was safely removed from a vehicle…

Eastman joins forces with P&G to ‘eliminate plastic waste’

Good News Notes: “Eastman Renew materials are made via the company’s patented molecular recycling technologies using plastic scrap that otherwise would end up in landfill. This advanced approach is said to complement traditional recycling, thus expanding the types and volume of plastics eligible for recycling. P&G patented its own advanced recycling process several years ago,…

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home adds therapy dog to comfort grieving families | WCYB

Good News Notes: “A new therapy dog in training is helping families with the grieving process. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport just added eight-week-old Emmie to their team. As a therapy dog, Emmie will be able to assist families in any capacity they need throughout the funeral process, including attending the funeral and graveside services.”…