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DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions, Cemetery News or Society items is Thursday at noon. Bailey Cemetery Decoration at Bailey Cemetery will be all day on June 2. We will also be receiving donations for upkeep of the cemetery. Please send your donations to: Carol Bailey, 376 Bailey Hollow Road, Tazewell, TN 37879. Your donation is appreciated. Brooks Cemetery It’s mowing and upkeep seaso...
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Church Events
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church will have a monthly singing every fourth Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Rev. Tim Sharp, Pastor. Chestnut Grove Pentecostal Church Chestnut Grove Pentecostal Church has resumed regular Sunday services. Everyone is invited to attend. Servic...
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Stanifer sworn in for limited law license
Photo submitted Courtney Hall Stanifer was sworn in recently for a limited license to practice law by the Honorable Steven Sword to prosecute misdemeanors on behalf of the Knox County District Attorney’s Office. Stanifer will graduate from Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law on May 18. She is the daughter of David and Phyllis Stanifer of Tazewell, Tenn.
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Area Happenings
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. American Legion Auxiliary Post 109 - Tazewell Regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month with a meal at 6 p.m., followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. at 335 Fulkerson Street in Tazewell in front of SMMS School. All veterans are welcome. If you have questions or need directions call Tom or Phyllis at 423-869-32...
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First Century Bank employees recognized
First Century Bank recently honored its employees for their exemplary service and achievements during its annual awards ceremony in Tazewell. “First Century Bank is proud of the contributions our employees have made. Our staff works very hard and does a tremendous job year after year, often going above and beyond in order to satisfy our customers’ financial needs. We’re pleased to have this opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments wit...
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4-H Beef Show a big success
The 4-H members in the beef project who show cattle got the show season off to a great start recently. The 2013 Claiborne County 4-H Steer and Heifer Show, held at the Claiborne County Fairgrounds, showcased some great cattle and some excellent 4-H members. This year’s show was extra special because three new fourth grade members began their 4-H show careers. This year’s 4-H steer show was divided into three classes. T. J. Turner won firs...
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Servolution Health Services holding scrap metal drive
Servolution Health Services will be having a scrap metal drive to raise money to finish the clinic during the week of May 27 through June 1. Everyone is encouraged to invest in the health of the community and help the uninsured by donating metal to the drive. Dan Steed of Net Recycling has partnered with the organization, and will pick up all vehicles, farm equipment and other large items. Volunteers will pick up appliances and smaller item...
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McCune honored by LMU with Mary Mildred Sullivan Award
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President B. James Dawson presented Director of Education Recruitment and Program Services Barb McCune, of Harrogate, with the prestigious Mary Mildred Sullivan Award during the Spring Commencement exercises on May 4. LMU is one of approximately 60 colleges and universities in the United States to have the privilege of awarding the Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan Awards. The awards are gi...
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Stand in the Gap meeting, open house
Stand in the Gap will have a meeting and open house May 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the old Cumberland Gap Methodist Church, the new location for the organization’s office. Sen. David Hawk, who sponsored a bill to make pseudoephedrine available by prescription only, is scheduled to attend. Other legislative participants will be Sen. Frank Niceley, who represents Claiborne County, and Rep. Tony Shipley, the chairman of the House Judicial Committee. O...
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Cemetery News
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions, Cemetery News or Society items is Thursday at noon. Burch Cemetery Memorial Day Decoration Service will be May 26 at 11 a.m. All friends and relatives are invited. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery can be sent to First Century Bank (Burch Cemetery Fund) or mailed to Becky Gordon, P.O. Box 732, New Tazewell, TN 37824. Cave Springs Cemetery Send...
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Swilling receives honors from Ramsey, Haslam
Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Claiborne County Republican Party Chair Judi Swilling was honored during the recent Lincoln Day Dinner for her service to the GOP. Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey presented a proclamation from the state Senate congratulating her for her years of service and Gov. Bill Haslam, pictured, named Swilling a Tennessee Colonel Aide de Camp, the highest honor bestowed on a Tennessean. “I am very honored to receive these recogn...
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Crazy Aunt Sadie’s successful
Crazy Aunt Sadie’s Yard Sale was successful despite a woeful weather forecast, organizers said. Alderman Joan Webb was pleased with the turnout of both the weather and visitors to Cumberland Gap. “It never did rain on us,” said Webb. “We’ve had a good crowd of shoppers.” But according to Fire Chief John Adams, the prediction of bad weather did hinder the amount of people who set up. “Not everyone that signed up, showed up,” said Adams...
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Art event draws big crowd
The Second Saturday in the Gap event this weekend was more successful than the first, organizers said. More than 100 people participated, despite the threat of bad weather. Last week, windows of local businesses came alive with artwork from local students. On Saturday, winners were displayed on easels at Festival Park on Colywn Avenue. Riley Bain, from the Alpha School in Tazewell, won first place in the the toddler up to Pre-K division...
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Church Events
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church will have a monthly singing every fourth Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Rev. Tim Sharp, Pastor. Chestnut Grove Pentecostal Church Chestnut Grove Pentecostal Church has resumed regular Sunday services. Everyone is invited to attend. Servic...
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Area Happenings
DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. American Legion Auxiliary Post 109 - Tazewell Regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month with a meal at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. at 335 Fulkerson Street in Tazewell in front of SMMS School. All veterans are welcome. If you have questions or need directions call Tom or Phyllis at 423-869-321...
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