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Deadly Roane County Crash Highlights Hidden Hazard
Deadly Roane County Crash Highlights Hidden Hazard By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Roane County is mourning the loss of 43-year-old Jason Mullins, who died last week as a result of a motorcycle crash along Kingston Highway. Investigators believe Mullins lost control of the motorcycle after striking a patch of hydraulic fluid on the roadway—a tragedy that…
Read MoreSoil Conversation Day a Success
Soil Conversation Day a Success By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Oneida City Park hosted its annual Soil Conservation Day on Thursday. The annual event brings Scott County’s fifth graders together for hands-on lessons in environmental stewardship, a growing concern across Scott County given recent debates on the dangers posed to the environment from waste management. Organized…
Read MoreEnvironmental Degradation Part III
Environmental Degradation Part III The Lyin’, the Pitch, and the Trash-probe By Shane Gilreath [email protected] While citizens have fought for safeguards against industries that they – and often research – compounds with unhealthy practices and negative impacts on both public health and the environment, questions arise about the future, given action is not often taken…
Read MoreDuncan publishes Children’s Book
Duncan publishes Children’s Book By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The pen is mightier than the sword. Or so coined Edward Bulwer-Lytton in his 1839 play Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy. They may not have been the words on the mind of Angel Duncan when she penned her new children’s book, Stranger Danger, but they could be synonymous…
Read MoreHorner named official representative of Roberta Phase II
Horner named official representative of Roberta Phase II By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In a document – dated July 3, 2025 – obtained by SCN last week, the President of Roberta Phase II, appointed an authorized representative for the members of the corporation. That document, which states the president makes the appointment on behalf of other…
Read MoreGov. Lee Marks One-Year Anniversary of Tropical Storm Helene with Reflection on Recovery and Resilience
Gov. Lee Marks One-Year Anniversary of Tropical Storm Helene with Reflection on Recovery and Resilience NASHVILLE – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency marked the one-year anniversary of Tropical Storm Helene, which brought historic flooding, wind damage, and power outages across Northeast Tennessee. The storm, one of the most severe…
Read MoreSenator Ken Yager receives East Tennessee Development District Award
Senator Ken Yager receives East Tennessee Development District Award NASHVILLE – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) has been honored with the East Tennessee Development District Legislator of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding service and commitment to the people of the East Tennessee region. The award highlights Senator Yager’s longstanding support for economic…
Read MoreRose Continues to Win Republican Straw Polls for Governor
Rose Continues to Win Republican Straw Polls for Governor BYRDSTOWN – The momentum behind John Rose’s campaign for Tennessee Governor continues to surge as he scored another decisive victory in a Republican straw poll Saturday. This marks Rose’s third consecutive straw poll victory at county Republican annual dinners across Tennessee. The Pickett County Republican Party…
Read MoreAnother Day, Another Landfill Controversy
Another Day, Another Landfill Controversy By Shane Gilreath [email protected] While much of Scott County has been focused on a second proposed landfill, which has garnered considerably controversy across the area, according to the documents obtained from the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control, the current landfill, Volunteer Regional, has applied for a permit for the…
Read MoreHigh Drama as Cumberland Clear requests Beaty recusal
High Drama as Cumberland Clear requests Beaty recusal By Shane Gilreath [email protected] If you thought the landfill debate couldn’t get more complicated, a further twist was thrown into proceedings last week, when SCN obtained a copy of a letter, dated August 21, 2025, and addressed to Scott County Mayor Jerried Jeffers and County Attorney John…
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