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A Merry Ol’ Time at Shakespeare in Love
A Merry Ol’ Time at Shakespeare in Love By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] REVIEW – You may read my writings every week in SCN, but I’m certainly no William Shakespeare. The Plateau Players’ Shaun Hinds can’t quite make that claim. For the past two weeks, Hinds has worn the Elizabethan doublet and the…
Read MoreThe Race is On
The Race is On By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The 2026 Scott County election cycle is officially underway, with a full slate of candidates qualifying for offices across the county, ranging from School Board to one that’s sure to draw a lot of eyes, County Mayor. Voters will choose to fill several open…
Read MoreFatal Fungus Found in County
Fatal Fungus Found in County By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Concerns over white-nose syndrome have resurfaced in East Tennessee following confirmation that the fungus responsible for the disease has spread to another county. Biologists conducting winter bat surveys at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area recently identified the fungus in Scott…
Read MoreMan Indicted on 13 Counts of Child Rape
Man Indicted on 13 Counts of Child Rape By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A Roane County man has been indicted on 13 felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a child, according to District Attorney General Russell Johnson. A grand jury returned an indictment charging 46-year-old Shaun Leif Hall with six…
Read MoreInmate Dies Following Fight at USP McCreary
Inmate Dies Following Fight at USP McCreary By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] An inmate died last Monday following an altercation at the United States Penitentiary McCreary, located in Pine Knot, Kentucky. The Federal Bureau of Prisons reported that the incident occurred at approximately 11:30AM on February 16, 2026, when prison staff responded to…
Read MoreServing Our Communities: A productive start to the Legislative Session
Serving Our Communities: A productive start to the Legislative Session By State Senator Ken Yager The Tennessee General Assembly has now completed its fourth week of session. Despite losing valuable time due to severe winter weather across our state, we are back up to speed and fully engaged in the important work Tennesseans sent us…
Read MoreSecretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply
Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers to distribute to food…
Read MoreFirst Lawsuit Filed Against Roberta II
First Lawsuit Filed Against Roberta II Cumberland Clear says more to come ‘in near future” By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Community reaction continues to intensify over the proposed Roberta II landfill project in North Scott County, with the undertaking being openly discussed in the McCreary County Fiscal Court meeting just last Thursday. That…
Read MoreShockley Enters County Mayor’s Race
Shockley Enters County Mayor’s Race By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The race for Scott County Mayor gained a new contender this week as Jennifer Shockley officially announced her candidacy. Shockley, who currently serves as President of Cumberland Clear, first became widely known to many residents during the aftermath of the Roberta II controversy.…
Read MoreRooted in the Past
Rooted in the Past The Arts, Identity, and the Renewal of Scott County By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Southern Appalachia has always been rich in the arts, shaped by generations of talented craftsmen and storytellers who have shared their works with visitors and neighbors alike, even before realizing its ultimate value. Like cities…
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