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Cumberland Clear Expands Advocacy Beyond Scott County
Cumberland Clear Expands Advocacy Beyond Scott County By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Cumberland Clear, the local organization that sprang to life in response to the controversial Roberta II landfill project, is taking its environmental campaign across state lines, warning Kentucky residents of the growing threat posed by Scott County-based waste management projects. Representatives…
Read More77th Annual Scott County Christmas Parade
77th Annual Scott County Christmas Parade A favorite tradition came to pass on Saturday, as the 77th Annual Christmas Parade rolled through town, themed ‘Dreams of Christmas.’ The yearly event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, is one of the most anticipated events on the Christmas calendar, and, as always, drew large crowds and Christmas…
Read MoreLocal Bullying Case draws attention to National plight
Local Bullying Case draws attention to National plight By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A recent episode involving a Fairview Elementary student lit social media afire late last week when a widely shared Facebook post alleged bullying and abuse on a Scott County school bus. The post, circulated hundreds of times across Scott and…
Read MoreOneida’s Rolling with New Business Phillips – Jones administration shows growth
Oneida’s Rolling with New Business Phillips – Jones administration shows growth By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The Roberta II landfill proposal, sited for North Oneida with a Rail-to-Truck Transfer Station in Winfield, remains under harsh criticism as the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) continues evaluating the validity of permit plans for…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A Saturday traffic stop resulted in drug charges for a Scott County woman last week, when a county officer saw the woman driving irrationally. “(A) traffic stop was initiated by Officer Braeden Jeffers after observing a vehicle with a non-functional brake light and lane violations,”…
Read MoreHuntsville Man Indicted in Elk Killing at WMA
Huntsville Man Indicted in Elk Killing at WMA By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A Scott County man has been indicted on multiple charges after wildlife officials discovered the remains of a poached elk in Campbell County’s North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (WMA). According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), wildlife officers were notified on February…
Read MoreThe Log Man: Part II
The Log Man: Part II From Fear for Your Life to Light of a Community By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Call it coincidence or call it providence, but there are moments in life that arrive without warning – quiet in their approach, profound in their impact, and utterly transformative. For Jim Barna, those moments came early,…
Read MoreCounty Comes Alive for Christmas
County Comes Alive for Christmas By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Christmas season is a time when community togetherness seems most vital. In Scott County, long-standing holiday traditions well do the trick – providing a multitude of opportunities to celebrate together and give back in the spirit of charitable giving. Shop with a Cop, food pantries,…
Read MoreBlessings Behind the Badge
Blessings Behind the Badge By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With the holidays upon us, a new Blessings Box recently sprung up at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Such additions to the community are typically volunteer led, allowing residents to provide for their friends, families, and neighbors, just one of the multitude of ways Scott County has…
Read MoreNew Species in Obed Highlights Importance of Environment
New Species in Obed Highlights Importance of Environment By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to a recent announcement from the National Park Service (NPS), a remarkable discovery has been made in the Obed River, a regional waterway that rises just south of Crossville in the Cumberland Plateau. That discovery, which could prove positive for environmentalists, is…
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