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Mike Slaven Memorial Car Show
Mike Slaven Memorial Car Show Photos by Ruthie Mullett Promoted as the biggest car show of the year, the Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland Plateau hosted over 195 vehicles over the weekend at Oneida City Park during the Mike Slaven Memorial Car Show. The show boasted a multitude of entries, from classic muscle…
Read MoreStaycation trend is Perfect for Scott County – Part II
Staycation trend is Perfect for Scott County – Part II By Camden Jones SCN Student Reporter While last week’s tour of the Big South Fork focused on rugged backcountry trails for a local staycation, you do not have to venture deep into the wilderness to find a memorable local summer escape. As seasonal temperatures climb…
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Scott County Fair – take part in the 100th celebration of the Scott County Fair. We need volunteers to pull off all of the new celebrations this year. Go to www.scottcountytnfair.com to find out where you are need. The Oneida High band from the 1970s and 1980s will be having a reunion on July 11,…
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Staycation trend is Perfect for Scott County By Camden Jones SCN Student Reporter According to a study done by Mintel, a global market research and consumer intelligence firm, four out of every five Americans go on vacation every year or every other year. However, with rising gas prices and travel costs, it is becoming more…
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Scott County Chronicle Vol. 15 No. 2 September/October, 2024 – Published by the Scott County Historical Society, Editor; David Jeffers The History Of The Burke Family As Told By W.H. Blevins (1869-1964) The name Burke is of German origin, which means stronghold or castle. The first Burkes to settle in Scott Co., Tenn. were Jonathan,…
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Robbins Elementary School Food Pantry – The Robbins Elementary School Food Pantry will be distributing Food on June 16, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The food is being distributed at the Barton Chapel Church 5760 Scott Highway. To be eligible for food you must be the parent, grandparent, guardian or a care giver…
Read MoreHooked on Fun: 85 Local Kids Reel in Big Memories in Oneida
Hooked on Fun: 85 Local Kids Reel in Big Memories in Oneida By Camden Jones SCN Student Reporter On Saturday, June 6, children from across Scott County gathered at Oneida City Park for the annual Oneida Free Fishing Day. Designed to encourage children to explore the great outdoors, the morning invited kids ages 3 to…
Read MoreAlive and Kicking: “Zombies! A Musical Comedy” Hits All the Right Notes in Oneida
Alive and Kicking: “Zombies! A Musical Comedy” Hits All the Right Notes in Oneida By Camden Jones SCN Student Reporter Over the past couple of years, the Plateau Players, under the Appalachian Society of the Arts, has put on several productions for Scott County. However, their latest venture, “Zombies! A Musical Comedy”, has broken new…
Read MoreKids Fishing Day
Kids Fishing Day Join us for a fun-filled day of fishing sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Kids are invited to come cast a line, enjoy the outdoors, and make unforgettable memories at Oneida City Park, June 6, 2026 from 8 am – 11 am. Prizes for each age group. No fishing permit is…
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Scott County Chronicle Vol. 15 No. 5 March/April, 2025 – Published by the Scott County Historical Society, Editor; David Jeffers Profiles Of Scott Countians Caswell Sexton January 8, 1965 By Esther Sharp Sanderson More than a half century ago there lived on Paint Rock a Christian gentleman. Caswell Sexton. his good wife Rachel, and a…
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