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Operation Midnight Hammer U.S. Actions in the Middle East draw conflicts, fear around the globe By Shane Gilreath [email protected] President Trump’s decision to attack three Iranian nuclear facilities sparked global concerns last week, fearing that American involvement would escalate existing tensions and lead to broader warfare.  The Trump Administration’s decision to act placed the United…

We’re having a Heatwave   By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Power usage climbed with temperatures last week.  As those numbers soared, pressure was put on utility companies across the southeast to meet the demand.  Those companies felt the strain, as U.S. grid operators cranked up the grid to maximum outage on Monday to meet the need,…

Coalition McCreary County Government looks to join forces against proposed landfill   By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to statements made to SCN by McCreary County Judge-Executive Jimmie “Bevo” Greene, his administration joined a meeting on Wednesday in an effort to form a coalition of governments to oppose the proposed landfill near Bear Creek in Winfield, where the head…

Fireman’s Fourth By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Huntsville Fire Department will once again host Fireman’s Fourth over the 4th of July holiday.   Fireman’s Fourth has long been recognized as the largest event of its kind across the region and remains one of Scott County’s longest standing traditions, typically drawing upwards of 10,000 people for…

Effler Named President of Attorney Generals Conference By Shane Gilreath [email protected] District Attorney General Jared Effler, who represents the 8th District which encompasses Scott County, has been elected to serve as President of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Executive.  The conference was created by the General Assembly in 1961 to provide for a more…

All Aboard! Project seeks to preserve town’s rail history   By Shane Gilreath [email protected] “Whether focused on history, science, or art,” says the Smithsonian, via its monthly publication, “museums can put the past and the present into context and allow people to make connections to their lived experiences.”  That’s the objective in Oneida, as the town and its volunteers…

Search Warrant leads to Drug Arrests By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Scott County Sherriff’s Office continues to take action vital against Tennessee’s drug epidemic, as the most recent statistics show addiction and drug-related deaths on the rise across the state.    According to statements from Sheriff Brian Keeton’s office, the Drug Unit executed a successful…

A Global Mission Burgess brings his life’s work to Bethlehem Baptist By Shane Gilreath [email protected] His is a familiar name across the region, but Dr. Jerry Burgess’ face and larger than life personality is equally known to men and women around the world, having made his life’s mission to spread the gospels around the globe,…

Winfield Strikes Back at Landfill Development Health Concerns and Property Values dominate concerns over proposed development By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With questions still swirling, hope seems to be waning for some in the community as citizens continue to wage a battle to stop a proposed landfill and transfer station slated for construction near Poplar Lane in Winfield.  In…

Run a Big Success By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Fun Run to Oneida City Park – the Mike Slaven Memorial Car Show – was held over the weekend, conducted by the Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland Plateau.  Calling it the largest car show yet, the event saw between approximately 190 cars and 750-800…