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Landfill vs Landmark Nashville Tries to Put a Lid on Roberta Stench By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Legislation that is quickly advancing through the Tennessee General Assembly could significantly impact the Roberta II landfill project that has haunted Scott County for much of the last year. Lawmakers have taken considerable action to move…
Read MoreWest Bids Adieu to Lady Indians
West Bids Adieu to Lady Indians By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Some storied chapters close with a thud. Others conclude in a sea of well-wishers. The latter has certainly been the case for Oneida’s Coach Marvin “Marv” West. Last month, the gym at Oneida High School held more than just another basketball game.…
Read MoreWinfield Rescinds Zoning Violations
Winfield Rescinds Zoning Violations By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] As local municipalities continue to deal with consequences from the Roberta II landfill dealings and the issues that run parallel, the Town of Winfield once again turned its attention last week to zoning ordinances and previously issued violations. The meeting came with much anticipation,…
Read MoreWest’s Death Leaves Lasting Impression
West’s Death Leaves Lasting Impression By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] With the passing of Larry West last week, Scott County lost one of its most recognizable and influential businesses leaders, whose vision and determination left a lasting imprint across the area. The Huntsville resident, 79, died peacefully at his home on March 8,…
Read MoreOneida Awarded Grants to Support Mission of Arts & Beautification
Oneida Awarded Grants to Support Mission of Arts & Beautification By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July, communities across America are finding meaningful ways to celebrate both history and heritage. Oneida is making plans to do…
Read MoreBody Identified as Lowe
Body Identified as Lowe By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Last week, when Scott County Sheriff Brian Keeton announced that human remains had been found in Pioneer, few hoped to see identification so quickly, thinking of time frames associated with recent missing persons cases. However, less than a week after that first notification, Keeton’s…
Read MoreOneida Mayor Eyes New Park
Oneida Mayor Eyes New Park By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Plans are underway to bring another park to Scott County, particularly if Oneida Mayor Lori Phillips-Jones has her way. The mayor is orchestrating a series of public meetings as part of the proposed development of a micropark at Baker Lake with a vision,…
Read MoreLandfill Proponent challenges Cumberland Clear
Landfill Proponent challenges Cumberland Clear By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A routine meeting of the citizen group Cumberland Clear took an unexpected turn last week when an unannounced guest appeared: Will Goff, Vice President of Ackerman & Company, the Atlanta-based firm closely tied to the controversial Roberta II landfill proposal in Scott County.…
Read MoreLandfill files response to TDEC as Questions of Conflicts Loom
Landfill files response to TDEC as Questions of Conflicts Loom By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Months of wrangling continued last week as organizers press the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the permit that would allow the advancement of the controversial Roberta II landfill project near the Tennessee–Kentucky border, despite persistent…
Read MoreTrump Defends Rising Oil after Iran Strikes
Trump Defends Rising Oil after Iran Strikes By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] President Donald Trump defended his administration’s actions in Iran over the weekend, despite growing casualties on all sides. The escalating situation saw Trump brushing aside criticisms and concerns about rising oil prices following the start of what officials have called “Operation…
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