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History Brewing
History Brewing Scott County’s First Taphouse to open soon By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In recent years, the hard work of many dedicated citizens has led to significant growth in downtown Oneida, breathing new life onto Main Street and assuring that it once again is an epicenter for Scott County life. One upcoming business – the…
Read MoreBig South Fork Plugging Abandoned Oil Wells to Restore Nature
Big South Fork Plugging Abandoned Oil Wells to Restore Nature Oneida – Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area encompasses 125,000 acres of rugged terrain within the Cumberland Plateau in southeastern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee. It is the fifth-largest National Park Service (NPS) unit east of the Mississippi River. It attracts more than 800,000…
Read MoreHagerty, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Protect American Assets From Unlawful Seizure by Foreign Governments
Hagerty, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Protect American Assets From Unlawful Seizure by Foreign Governments In violation of USMCA, Mexico’s president has repeatedly threatened to declare an American company’s property as a “Protected Natural Area” to unjustifiably seize the company’s assets WASHINGTON—Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,…
Read MoreScott County woman sentenced in Stalking Case
Scott County woman sentenced in Stalking Case By Shane Gilreath [email protected] April Smith was found guilty on three counts of aggravated stalking, one count of stalking, and one count of harassment this week. The Huntsville woman, 43, pled guilty after a multi-year investigation involving repeated incidents of harassment and stalking that escalated from phone calls…
Read MoreFentanyl Charge among those in Circuit Court
Fentanyl Charge among those in Circuit Court By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Judge Zachary Walden handed down several dispositions in Circuit Court on July 14, 2025 for a variety of charges ranging from theft to assault to the ever-present drug pandemic that plagues the region. While SCN cannot determine the validity of a charge, a disposition in such a…
Read MoreTaylor takes the reins at Scott High
Taylor takes the reins at Scott High New principal is inspired by students and ready for leadership By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With a motto of “Be Ready,” Scott High’s new principal, Marc Taylor, was just that last week when he arrived for his first day on campus. The McCreary County native spent 22 years in the McCreary County…
Read More“We will protect our community”
“We will protect our community” Region Continues to Unite Against Landfill By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Last week saw three significant events emerge around the proposed landfill in Winfield, including the Town of Oneida’s passage of Jackson Law, important overlay zone ordinances (2nd Reading), and the town’s allocation of funds, as governments and organizations continue to rally against the proposal. On Tuesday, what had started in…
Read MoreSunny and Bright
Sunny and Bright ETHRA’s Sunshine Bus Makes a Splash at Oneida Park By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Scott County is no stranger to benevolence. It continues to be shown all throughout the community, but the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency shines a particular light this summer with their Sunshine Bus, which can be seen daily from…
Read MoreNo Tax Weekend
No Tax Weekend By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Tennessee has announced its popular Sales Tax Holiday, a 48-hour period that allows shoppers the opportunity to obtain school related supplies and items at reduced rates, as Tennessee children look to return to the classroom. The annual event has been announced for Friday, July 25, 2025, and running through Sunday, July 27th. The Sales Tax…
Read MoreDeputies Assaulted; two arrested in case of Campbell County Runaway
Deputies Assaulted; two arrested in case of Campbell County Runaway By Shane Gilreath [email protected] A confrontation in the pursuit of a runaway juvenile turned into a combative ordeal for the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. According to statements from law enforcement, two sheriff’s deputies were assaulted on Friday following the search for the unnamed runaway. According to a Campbell County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, deputies located…
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