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Senator Yager’s 30th Annual Chili Supper set for Friday, November 21
Senator Yager’s 30th Annual Chili Supper set for Friday, November 21 Proceeds will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of the 9th Judicial District NASHVILLE – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) will host his 30th Annual Chili Supper and Silent Auction on Friday, November 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Roane State Community College’s Vann…
Read MoreGov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee invite Tennesseans to Celebrate Christmas at the TN Residence
Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee invite Tennesseans to Celebrate Christmas at the TN Residence NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee are inviting Tennesseans to celebrate the holiday season at the 2025 Tennessee Residence Christmas tours. This year, Tennessee’s historic home will be decorated in the theme, “Light of…
Read MoreA Memorial for Scott County’s Revolutionary War Soldiers
A Memorial for Scott County’s Revolutionary War Soldiers By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With an obvious pride and a deep determination in his voice, David Jeffers walked over the tree shrouded grounds last week that will one day embody the Veterans of the Revolution Memorial Park of Scott County. Save for the traffic that passes occasionally…
Read MoreSecond Harvest actives Emergency Response ahead of Nov Oneida Stop
Second Harvest actives Emergency Response ahead of Nov Oneida Stop By Shane Gilreath [email protected] As families across East Tennessee continue to face uncertainty from the ongoing federal shutdown, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee has activated its emergency response plan to meet the rising need for food assistance across its 18-county service area. For…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Impacts ETHRA Programs
Government Shutdown Impacts ETHRA Programs Scott County Residents Could Feel Effects By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The ongoing federal government shutdown, now the second longest is US history, is beginning to have ripple effects that could have direct consequences on Scott County, with the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA) the latest to feel its impact.…
Read MoreMurphy addresses concerns over Coal Ash as Public Meeting Approaches
Murphy addresses concerns over Coal Ash as Public Meeting Approaches By Shane Gilreath [email protected] An upcoming public meeting with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th at 5pm at Oneida High, dominated much of the conversation at last week’s Cumberland Clear meeting at Timber Rock Lodge. The citizen based…
Read MoreDing! Dong! Is Roberta dead?
Ding! Dong! Is Roberta dead? SMEC lawyer issues scathing letter on landfill debate By Shane Gilreath [email protected] On Friday – Halloween of all days – SCN received a copy of a letter sent to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) by the Scott-McCreary Environmental Coalition (SMEC), formally asking TDEC to stop all permitting…
Read MoreGov. Lee Announces Resources for Tennesseans Impacted by Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown
Gov. Lee Announces Resources for Tennesseans Impacted by Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided more information on statewide resources available to Tennesseans impacted by the Democrat-led federal government shutdown. The Governor announced the launch of FeedTN.org, a platform that will connect Tennesseans with resources and opportunities to serve. The United States…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown hurts local families
Government Shutdown hurts local families By Shane Gilreath [email protected] While political parties lock horns and the government shutdown persists, the impact such obstinacy has on Scott County continues to be questioned, as it threatens an immediate squeeze on government assistance programs across Tennessee. Because of that, small rural and distressed communities, like Scott County, could…
Read MoreThe Haunted Heart of Huntsville
The Haunted Heart of Huntsville By Shane Gilreath [email protected] To locals, the story is known. For visitors, it’s a step into an eerie past that might go something like this: under a full moon, the fog rises over a Huntsville evening. Clocks strike, chiming in repetition. The streets are still and dead silent. Suddenly, a…
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