Area News

By Chris Maney [email protected]   On October 26th, Sgt Dennis Chambers, of Oneida PD, and Dennis Owens, Assistant Director of STAND, hosted a biannual drug take back event at the STAND office. These events are designated so that community members may safely dispose of any and all drugs from over the counter medications to controlled…

Huntsville Library Receives Technology Grant By Chris Maney [email protected]   On Tuesday, October 22nd, State Senator Ken Yager and State Secretary Tre Hargett presented a check of $1,299 to Scott County Mayor Jarred Jeffers and leaders of the Huntsville TN Library. The money received as a part of the TOP (Training Opportunities to the Public)…

Liquor by the Drink By Chris Maney [email protected]   On the ballot this year is a controversial proposal for Scott County citizens, the liquor by the drink referendum. This will be the first time liquor by the drink will be on the Scott County ballot. The proposal was on the Huntsville ballot in 2010, 2012, and…

 In Scott County, Every Vote Matters                                 By Chris Maney [email protected]   It does not take a political analyst to know that Scott County’s presidential vote will likely not be very competitive. In 2020, 8,004 Scott County voters casted their…

A memorable journey to Erwin               At the end of September, tropical storm Helene made its historic and treacherous track across the Southern Appalachian Mountains, where it imparted historic rainfall on unsuspecting East TN and West NC communities. Many of these communities are only a mere day’s drive from…

Park after Dark                 Scott County Shelter Society with support from ALQI, Kathy West Director and Operation Sharing presented Park after Dark on October 19th featuring candy, face painting and many photo opportunities. This event was to bring awareness to domestic violence.

Early Voting Totals Early voting has started and will continue through October 31 for the November 5th election. As of Monday, October 21 there have been a total of 23 from nursing homes, 219 from absentee by mail and 1,878 cumulative votes for a total of 2,120. Early voting is being held at the Scott…

East Tennessee Development District Holds Annual District Celebration The East Tennessee Development District (ETDD) held its Annual District Celebration Banquet on Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, at the Hilton Knoxville Airport in Alcoa, Tennessee. The Celebration was attended by over 150 people including local and state elected officials, Federal legislative representatives, Federal, State, and private…

UCB welcomes Culver as New Market Leader UCB is excited to welcome aboard Blake Culver as New Market Leader in Scott County. While Blake is new to UCB, he’s not new to banking.  He comes to us with many years of experience, and we look forward to his contributions and leadership. “I’m really excited about…