Area News
Pilots draw attention to Big South Fork Airpark
Pilots draw attention to Big South Fork Airpark By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Several weeks ago, residents of Scott County looked skyward as a group of multi-state Cirrus aircraft pilots flew above Big South Fork Airpark, sparking excitement and curiosity across the community. On social media, one expected to hear the adage of Superman: it’s a…
Read MoreCounty Detectives Undergo Missing Persons Training
County Detectives Undergo Missing Persons Training By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With a number of missing persons cases continuing to haunt Scott County and the region-at-large, the Judicial District Attorney’s office looked to combat that issue last week. In an effort to strengthen investigative capabilities around such cases, District Attorney General Jared Effler’s staff, in collaboration…
Read MoreOneida Park to become Arboretum
Oneida Park to become Arboretum By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Oneida City Park may soon take another step toward growth and community development. The park, according to Oneida Community Development Director Virginia Bruce, might well hold a new name:arboretum. Bruce told SCN on Thursday that the town has applied for the park to be formally recognized…
Read MoreSt Mary’s Clinics seeks Medical Volunteers
St Mary’s Clinics seeks Medical Volunteers By Shane Gilreath [email protected] St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic (SMLC), an integral part of the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville on-going services across the region, continues its mission of bringing benevolent, high-quality medical care to uninsured patients across East Tennessee. The mobile clinic travels to multiple partner sites in distressed areas,…
Read MoreHagerty, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Champion Legislation to Make Main Street Banks Great Again
Hagerty, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Champion Legislation to Make Main Street Banks Great Again WASHINGTON – United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent penned a joint letter to the Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board. In the letter, entitled “How to Make Main Street Banks Great Again,” the…
Read MoreSenator 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.…
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