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Without The Community’s Help, Operation Sharing Tennessee May Close Its Doors
Without The Community’s Help, Operation Sharing Tennessee May Close Its Doors By Chris Maney [email protected] I think about the kids that need extra help,” expresses manager Dawn Ellis as she looks forward to an uncertain future for Operation Sharing Tennessee. “I have $10,000 to operate the remaining of this year.” On October 29th, a letter was received by both past and present clients…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day Activities Planned
Veteran’s Day Activities Planned By Chris Maney [email protected] Scott County venues will be hosting Veteran’s Day ceremonies this year at different times and dates. Oneida Middle and High School (Friday November 8th at 1:00pm) – Oneida Schools will be hosting a commemoration for Veterans this year, breakfast and coffee to be served. American Legion Post 136 (Monday November 11th,…
Read MoreGrand Opening of Byrdie’s Playground
Grand Opening of Byrdie’s Playground By Chris Maney [email protected] On November 1st, 2024, Houston Byrd’s dream of an all-inclusive playground was officially brought to life for the community. Houston Byrd was an Oneida Middle School Special Education Teacher who tragically passed away suddenly at the age of 25. Houston Byrd, graduating less than a year prior, immediately began working to…
Read MoreSTAND Receives STOP Grant to Combat Underage Alcohol Use
STAND Receives STOP Grant to Combat Underage Alcohol Use By Chris Maney [email protected] The STOP grant, officially titled, “Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking,” was granted to Scott County’s organization, STAND. STAND is a non-profit organization which emphasizes the reduction of substance use among youth and the general community. Trent Coffey stated that the grant consisted of $50,000 a year, for four…
Read MoreBadge and Beauty Pageant to be Hosted in Benefit of Shop With a Cop
Badge and Beauty Pageant to be Hosted in Benefit of Shop With a Cop By Chris Maney [email protected] Alex Geisler, Owner of Med Piercing Center in Oneida, TN, is working to host a beauty pageant on behalf of the children selected for this year’s Shop with a Cop program. All of the monetary funds including…
Read MoreSenator Yager announces millions in funding to expand broadband in Senate District 12
Senator Yager announces millions in funding to expand broadband in Senate District 12 (NASHVILLE) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) recently announced that the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is awarding millions of dollars to expand broadband in five counties throughout Senate District 12. In total, Roane, Morgan, Scott, Clay, and Pickett are…
Read MoreRoane State Foundation Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients
Roane State Foundation Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients HARRIMAN – Roane State Community College Foundation (RSCC) awarded over $500,000 to 545 students for the 2024-25 academic year. This includes $67,000 in Merit Award scholarships provided to 73 high school students in May 2024 who are attending RSCC this fall. The Foundation’s scholarship program, made possible through…
Read MoreEarly Voting Ends, Record Number of In Person Early Voters
Early Voting Ends, Record Number of In Person Early Voters By Chris Maney [email protected] Early Voting concluded on October 31st, setting a record for in person voters, previously broken in 2020, but it did not break 2020s overall total votes. As of November 4th, 2024, Scott County sits at a total of 6,521 votes of 14,058 registered voters, 46…
Read MoreSenator Yager announces TDEC grants in Senate District 12
Senator Yager announces TDEC grants in Senate District 12 (NASHVILLE) State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) announced today that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is awarding the Town of Winfield as well as Clay, Fentress, and Morgan counties over $280,000 for solid waste management convenience centers and used automotive oil collections. These grants encourage…
Read MoreOn the way to Disney World
On the way to Disney World By Chris Maney [email protected] Locals hosted a roadblock on Saturday October 26th to raise funds to send 8 year old Jolee Manis on an all expenses paid trip to Disney World. Jolee was recently diagnosed with incurable brain tumors and thus, the…
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