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Cumberland Clear looks to broaden reach
Cumberland Clear looks to broaden reach By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In a late meeting last Tuesday, Cumberland Clear announced that they had raised over $13,000 toward their ultimate goal of stopping the proposed landfill and transfer station in North Scott County. Much of those funds will support the organization’s legal efforts, having hired Nashville-based…
Read MoreSober Living House raises eyebrows
Sober Living House raises eyebrows By Shane Gilreath [email protected] “My desire is to help the community,” Amy Montgomery told SCN. Montgomery’s new business, Recovery Ridge Sober Living, has been met with community backlash, given its proximity to Oneida High School and residential neighborhoods. Though Montgomery said she understands the concern, she insists that it’s based…
Read MoreBig South Fork Medical Opens Wound Care Center in Oneida
Big South Fork Medical Opens Wound Care Center in Oneida By Jodi Bond [email protected] Big South Fork Medical celebrated the grand opening of its new Wound Care Center on September 9, 2025, bringing advanced treatment options closer to home for Scott County residents. Until now, many patients had to travel outside the county for specialized…
Read MoreWild Rock Herbals Holds Grand Opening
Wild Rock Herbals Holds Grand Opening By Jodi Bond [email protected] Wild Rock Herbals celebrated its grand opening on September 9, 2025. The business offers clinical herbal consultations, personalized herbal support plans, and seasonal herbal shares. Clients can take part in one-on-one consultations focused on their health history and goals, with customized, evidence-based plans provided within…
Read MoreStorytellers to Inspire Local Schools Ahead of Haunting in the Hills Festival
Storytellers to Inspire Local Schools Ahead of Haunting in the Hills Festival Oneida – Next week, the school districts in the six counties that surround Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will welcome a talented lineup of storytellers who will engage students through interactive performances that celebrate culture, history, and creativity. These visits,…
Read MoreExplore 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…
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