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Concern over Data Centers Raised at County Commission
Concern over Data Centers Raised at County Commission By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] At last Monday’s Scott County Commission meeting, Cumberland Clear’s Allison Cowen urged local officials to closely examine the growing controversy surrounding data centers, an issue that has sparked debate in communities across Tennessee and around the nation. While the commission…
Read MoreBeaty Out of SMEC, Keeton in
Beaty Out of SMEC, Keeton in By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] After months of speculation and public scrutiny, it was announced at last Monday’s County Commission meeting that Scott County Attorney John Beaty would officially resign his seat on the Scott-McCreary Environmental Coalition (SMEC), a regional coalition formed in response to the proposed…
Read MoreBilbrey Named Vice President at Conference
Bilbrey Named Vice President at Conference By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Scott County Clerk Felicia Bilbrey attended the Tennessee County Clerk’s Conference last week, where clerks from across the state gathered to discuss government updates from the legislative session, office procedures, and ways to better serve their communities. “I had the opportunity to…
Read MoreOriginal Zombie Musical to Open in Oneida
Original Zombie Musical to Open in Oneida By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Throughout the history of Southern Appalachia, conventional arts have often been a luxury. Others have been long woven into the culture itself, carried through generations of storytellers, musicians, craftsmen, and performers whose creativity helped define the identity of the entire region.…
Read MoreMcCreary Courthouse Floods
McCreary Courthouse Floods By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Sewage and fire trucks surrounded the McCreary County Courthouse on Sunday as SCN arrived on the scene after torrential rainfalls and an alleged burst pipe caused significant flooding throughout the government building. According to some sources, a damaged pipe led to water pooling across multiple…
Read MorePoll Shows Trump Losing Support in Tennessee
Poll Shows Trump Losing Support in Tennessee By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The May 19th election results delivered another sign that President Donald Trump may be losing some of the political grip he once held across the region. While Tennessee remains strongly Republican, recent polling and election outcomes suggest growing frustration among conservative…
Read MoreMcCreary Library Celebrates 50 years
McCreary Library Celebrates 50 years
Read MoreSen. Yager Meets with Mayors on Rural Health Grant Opportunities
Sen. Yager Meets with Mayors on Rural Health Grant Opportunities NASHVILLE – Sen. Yager hosted mayors from across rural Tennessee in conjunction with the Governor’s Office to discuss upcoming grant funding opportunities through Tennessee’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities. The meeting focused…
Read MoreGov. Lee Applauds Super Bowl LXIV Coming to Nashville in 2030
Gov. Lee Applauds Super Bowl LXIV Coming to Nashville in 2030 Super Bowl LXIV Marks Tennessee’s First Super Bowl and Fourth Event Awarded Through the State’s Special Event Fund NASHVILLE – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined the National Football League (NFL) and Tennessee Titans to celebrate the announcement that Nashville will host Super Bowl…
Read MoreSchool Board turns sour
School Board turns sour A meeting meant to honor Director, Chair ends in accusations of Impropriety By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A Scott County Board of Education meeting intended to celebrate longtime service instead turned tense Thursday evening, as parents confronted school officials over allegations involving a school employee and a 14-year-old…
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