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High Point Construction Begins
High Point Construction Begins By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] After being closed for two years, construction began last week on the Niggs Creek Road overpass at High Point, with heavy equipment and a large crane clearly visible from the highway as crews prepared the site for work. The bridge, which crosses the Norfolk…
Read MoreSmith named TCAT President
Smith named TCAT President By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] The Board of Regents has recommended Tim Smith to be the next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville, according to an announcement from Chancellor Flora W. Tydings last week. No stranger to the school or education, Smith currently serves as vice president…
Read MoreTPL, RJ Corman Reach Agreement on Rail-Trail
TPL, RJ Corman Reach Agreement on Rail-Trail By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] For over a year, two topics have largely dominated public discourse, a powerful sentiment even in an election year. One, of course, has been Roberta II. The other has been the proposed Rail-Trail initiative, an often controversial project that has pitted…
Read MoreThank You to all Veterans
Thank You to all Veterans
Read More“Death Was His Only Friend”
“Death Was His Only Friend” Leaked Documents Shed New Light in Death of 14-Year-Old Austin Carpenter By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] WARNING: SCN cautions readers that this article contains graphic and disturbing details which readers may find troubling regarding the death of a child. “There are some cases that stay with you,” the…
Read MoreHammer’s Announces Huntsville Store
Hammer’s Announces Huntsville Store By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] With Scott County continuing to show signs of economic growth, an event that has drawn attention from surrounding areas and has been the talk of social media, the county seat is now set to welcome the area’s newest business. That business – Hammer’s –…
Read MoreMulti Agency Investigation Leads To Numerous Poaching Convictions In Tennessee And Kentucky
Multi Agency Investigation Leads To Numerous Poaching Convictions In Tennessee And Kentucky A coordinated investigation by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) has resulted in multiple convictions for illegal hunting activities spanning both states. Violations included possession of Class I wildlife without…
Read MoreSlaven Sentenced in Elder Abuse Case
Slaven Sentenced in Elder Abuse Case By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] After a conviction in February, a Scott County man was sentenced last week to 20 years in prison following a trial that saw multiple convictions involving the abuse of an elderly victim. On April 27th, Criminal Court Judge Zachary R. Walden imposed…
Read MoreJones Named to Forbes Best-in-State List
Jones Named to Forbes Best-in-State List By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Vantage Point Financial Planning announced this month that Phillip Jones has been named to the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list, a national recognition that highlights top financial professionals across the country. The honor reflects a consistent commitment to helping clients pursue…
Read MoreTakahata Agrees to pay $2.5M in COVID relief case
Takahata Agrees to pay $2.5M in COVID relief case By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] A Scott County manufacturing company with global ties has agreed to pay more than $2.5 million to resolve a federal case alleging misuse of COVID relief funds that were offered to small businesses during the pandemic. The Helenwood-based Takahata…
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