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Explore Demonstrations and Exhibits at Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival
Explore Demonstrations and Exhibits at Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival Oneida – On Saturday, September 20, the 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival will feature a variety of demonstrations and exhibits that celebrate the culture, history, and traditions of the Appalachian region. Festivalgoers will encounter Revolutionary Period Long Hunters sharing the ways…
Read MoreSheriff Hosts Baptism Ceremony
Sheriff Hosts Baptism Ceremony By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to American Faith, a non-profit media source that often highlights faith-based initiatives in America, baptism ceremonies in local jails have become a significant event hosted by law enforcement agencies across the country. Such ceremonies reflect the power of faith in communities and the local support for…
Read MoreSheriff announces bid for re-election
Sheriff announces bid for re-election By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With speculation forming across Scott County about next year’s local election cycle, Sheriff Brian Keeton got ahead of the game, announcing his plans to seek re-election on Tuesday. “I am proud to announce and humbly ask for your continued support as I seek …
Read MoreTrial set in murder of young Austin Carpenter
Trial set in murder of young Austin Carpenter By Shane Gilreath [email protected] After a long delay in anticipation of Judge Paul Winchester, the accused Billie Bolin, 37, and Bolin’s 45-year-old live-in boyfriend, Jeremy Ridner were escorted into a McCreary County Courtroom on Monday. The pair, accused of the heinous murder of 14-year-old McCreary County youth,…
Read MoreOrganization asks for divine guidance
Organization asks for divine guidance By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In the book of Genesis, the first of the Old Testament, scripture says, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” Cumberland Clear, the local organization who formed to combat the landfill and transfer station proposed…
Read MoreTeen Charged in Harriman Death
Teen Charged in Harriman Death By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Recently released juvenile court records have given more details in the tragic death of 18-year-old Holden Howse last weekend, including the identity of the suspect in the teenager’s demise. According to those reports, another teen, 17-year-old Riley Pawlick, has been charged in the death. A statement…
Read MoreJeffers’ Huntsville is ‘a Rural Success’
Jeffers’ Huntsville is ‘a Rural Success’ Mayor and Town appear in national magazine By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The Town of Huntsville received a glowing review in a recent issue of Business View magazine. “In an era when many rural communities struggle with population decline, the small town of Huntsville, Tennessee stands apart,” the magazine wrote, praising everything from the…
Read MoreFederal Sex Charges nail former Principal
Federal Sex Charges nail former Principal By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With his young victim sitting in a federal courtroom in London, Kentucky, a former principal and Assistant Superintendent with the McCreary County School District pled guilty to federal sex crime charges on Friday. Those charges stemmed from a long investigation initially conducted by the Kentucky State Police (KSP)and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). That…
Read MoreNational Awards recognize Mountain People’s
National Awards recognize Mountain People’s By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Mountain People’s has lived up to its name. For nearly half a century, the company continues to grow and support Scott County through various endeavors, including construction on a new facility that recently brought Oneida Mayor Lori Phillips-Jones and State Senator Ken Yager to the Oneida…
Read MoreYager, Locals oppose landfill on environmental concerns
Yager, Locals oppose landfill on environmental concerns By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Following a meeting on August 21st with Scott County leadership, State Senator Ken Yager has again expressed his disapproval of the proposed second landfill near Bear Creek. The senator’s office cited the site’s proximity to community water sources and community concern as the legislator’s…
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