The Former Elizabethton/Carter County 911 Director Has Been Cleared Of Any Wrongdoing After Allegations Of Creating A Hostile Work Environment At The District. A Special Investigative Committee Released Its Findings Against Walt Pierce. He Retired On January 29th During The Investigative Process. The Committee Spent Many Hours Interviewing Employees As Was A Second Complaint That Was Filed By A Different Employee Of Inappropriate Conduct By Pierce. The Committee Could Find No Proof Of Misconduct. Pierce’s Retirement Wasn’t Requested Or Demanded It Was Something He Chose To Do. Meanwhile, Senior Employee Glenna Morton Has Been Appointed Interim Director Until A New One Is Hired.