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Hagerty Introduces Steven Haines, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis
Hagerty Introduces Steven Haines, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced his former staff member, Steven Haines, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, at a Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing. Haines, a native of Franklin, TN,…
Read MoreGov. Lee, First Lady Lee Celebrate Holiday Season
Gov. Lee, First Lady Lee Celebrate Holiday Season NASHVILLE – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee welcomed the Christmas season during the annual Christmas at the Capitol and announced “Light of the World” tours of the Tennessee Residence. “Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout…
Read MoreEast TN Rallies to Provide 5 Million Meals Through Second Harvest
East TN Rallies to Provide 5 Million Meals Through Second Harvest MARYVILLE – Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee thanks the community for their overwhelming generosity during the food bank’s 15th annual Double Your Donation telethon on December 4th. Thanks to $850,000 in matching gifts from our sponsors, and the tremendous support of East…
Read MoreTN Dept. of Safety and Homeland Security Unveils Posters for New Drivers
TN Dept. of Safety and Homeland Security Unveils Posters for New Drivers TENNESSEE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s, TDOSHS, Driver Services Division is excited to announce a new way for Tennesseans to celebrate earning their Learner Permit or Driver License. Starting this month, Driver Services Centers across the state will all…
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…
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