New White County Convenience Center Set To Open Soon
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the newly relocated Central View Convenience Center is set to open soon. The convenience center had been located inside the landfill. It has been closed since November. Robinson said the new facility on Gum Mountain Road will open soon. “Well, I spoke with the engineer today, actually,” Robinson […]
White County Fills New Parks And Rec Director Position
White County Commissioners approved Tuesday night the hiring of Don Pearcy as the county’s first parks and recreation director. The county began the search after receiving a parks and recreation grant from the state. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county’s HR Department and the state recommended the county hire Pearcy. “With the […]
White County Discusses Options For Sales Tax Increase
White County commissioners discussed how the county could use revenue generated by a proposed sales tax increase during a Monday work session. The increase will be considered by voters later this year. The proposal would increase the county’s share of the sales tax from 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent on every $100 spent. Commissioner Dakota […]
Commissioners Disagree On Budget Board, Golden Quits
Budget tensions carry over Monday night as the White County Commission failed to form a new budget committee and Commissioner Becky Golden said she quit the board. Commissioner Derrick Hutchings voiced concerns about Golden being on the budget committee after she previously stated in a public meeting she did not understand numbers. Commissioner TK Austin […]
