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The Landfill that Won’t Die Cumberland Clear, Rock Properties files another suit against Roberta   By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] After more than a year of dealings on the proposed Roberta II landfill – and each body of the Scott-McCreary Environmental Coalition (SMEC) voting to support litigation – a new lawsuit has been…

SMEC Suits Up for Battle Government Coalition Enters Legal Fray with Roberta By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Locals crossing the overpass bridge near Oneida City Park have been able to watch a new perspective of Oneida come to life in real time. The once plain stretch of concrete is being transformed into a…

Bridging Arts and Tourism Oneida ‘Welcome’ Mural is Taking Shape By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Locals crossing the overpass bridge near Oneida City Park have been able to watch a new perspective of Oneida come to life in real time. The once plain stretch of concrete is being transformed into a city landmark…

WHO Has a Warning By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] For many residents of Scott County, cancer in its many forms is not a statistic. It’s real life. Men and women who deal with it on a daily basis. Local cancer rates have long been perceived as higher than state and national averages, and…

Trump Accounts Offer $1K Investment By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Local families who may be seeking investment opportunities will now have a new chance to invest in their children’s futures, via the so-called Trump Accounts. Created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and officially launching on July 4, 2026, Trump Accounts are…

State Tourism Addresses Scott County By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] As evidenced by the recent visit by Melanie Beauchamp from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, tourism is an industry that continues to define Tennessee and emerge as one of state’s most viable economic boosts. This continues as Scott County positions itself to…

Holiday Accident Claims Life By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A weekend accident claimed the life of a Scott County man when his UTV collided with a moving train at a railroad crossing in Helenwood on Saturday. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 5PM Saturday…

Education Commissioner Visits Oneida By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Tennessee Commissioner of Education Lizette Reynolds paid a visit to Oneida Elementary on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to observe the Oneida Special School District’s summer learning program. The visit showcased the emphasis the state places on early intervention learning as participants in the summer…

Fritts Brings Common Sense Campaign to Scott County By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] State Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Kingston) arrived at Timber Rock Lodge last week looking less like a gubernatorial candidate and more like a friendly neighbor stopping in to say hello. Wearing a trucker’s cap- which he removed before addressing the crowd…