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Gap Creek ‘yes’ ADA Compliant ‘not right now’
The Claiborne Commission chose to fix a portion of Gap Creek Road rather than use funds that could have gone, among other things, to making ...
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Local man files complaints against mayor, circuit judge
A Claiborne County man has filed complaints naming Claiborne County Mayor Joe Brooks and Circuit Court Judge John ...
THP remembers one of their own
Time does little to fade the memory of certain events. The minute hand was within a few strokes ...
Livestock illegally imported risk to all
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is reminding citizens that illegally importing livestock to Tennessee can have wide-reaching ...
Restoration resumes on historic Graham-Kivett home
Despite a few twists and turns, the Graham-Kivett home looks likely to enjoy restoration to its original glory. ...
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Area Happenings
The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Cemetery News, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a ...
by Jan Runions.
Sports
Football Returns
Football players at local high schools finally got the news they had been wanting to hear, May 28. After being unable to begin workouts due ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, May 29, 2020 10:52 am
Sports
Remembering the struggle and triumph of Anthony Burchett
A young kid grew up loving to watch race cars travel in circles around the clay dirt track back in the hills of Claiborne County ...
by Allen Earl, Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:07 am
Sports
Turning Wrenches, Chasing Dreams Series: Jody Horton
Jody Horton is the son of Carrie McAmis, Tony and Sissy Horton. He is married to Scarlett and has a daughter Ashlyn and son Jensen. ...
by Allen Earl, Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:58 am
News
Memorial Day storm hits area
During the evening hours of May 25 a storm rolled across areas of Claiborne County. The storm created flash floods and wind damage. Electric service ...
by Allen Earl, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 10:23 am
Sports
Tazewell Speedway Results
Here are the results from May 24th at Tazewell Speedway, look for more on the website and in a future print edition. UCRA Crate Late ...
by Allen Earl, Monday, May 25, 2020 1:25 am
News
Photo gallery: Memoral Day Service 2020
The annual Memorial Day Service was held May 23 at the Memorial Park in Tazewell, Tennessee. It is meant to pay tribute to the ones ...
by Allen Earl, Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:50 pm
Opinion
Opinion: Memorial Day
Memorial Day Memorial Day should be a special holiday for us all. The last Monday of May is in danger of becoming just an ordinary ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, May 22, 2020 9:23 pm
Sports
Cumberland Gap senior parade
Here are a few photos from the 2020 Cumberland Gap senior parade. It was great to see smiling faces again. Thanks to Panther Nation for ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, May 22, 2020 9:05 pm
Sports
CHS senior Parade Photo Gallery
Here are a few photos from the 2020 CHS Senior Parade, please enjoy the gallery and look for more on the website and in a ...
by Allen Earl, Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:49 pm
Sports
Remembering Paul Gose
Paul Gose went from being a local resident to a WWII soldier and then later drove into dirt-racing legend status all the while never forgetting ...
by Allen Earl, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 12:49 pm
Sports
The AR 15
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle platform ever designed. While it is admired by gun owners it is also feared by others. ArmaLite was ...
by Allen Earl, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 12:18 pm
Sports
Whitaker signs with Bluefield
Brooklynn Whitaker is a senior at Cumberland Gap High School and she is signing to play collegiate soccer with Bluefield College in Bluefield, Virginia. Brooklynn ...
by Allen Earl, Monday, May 18, 2020 12:36 pm
Sports
Turning wrenches, chasing dreams series: Bryan Boger
Bryan Boger is the son of Franklin & Linda Boger of Mocksville, North Carolina. Bryan Boger currently lives in Claiborne County and he credits his ...
by Allen Earl, Sunday, May 17, 2020 1:17 pm
Sports
Turner, Mercer among 6 athletes named to UK Hall of Fame class
By KEITH TAYLOR Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky., (KT) — Wayne Turner won two national championships at Kentucky and was one of six former student-athletes who ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:58 pm
News
TDHS revises child support guidelines
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has implemented revised child support guidelines that will help align all child support orders with changing family economics, ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:15 pm
News
Overbey cracks down on landlord sexual harassment
COVID-19 appears to be affecting just about every aspect of an individual’s life. As non-essential workers stay home isolating, money quickly becomes tight and essentials ...
by Jan Runions, Thursday, May 7, 2020 10:26 am
News
WSCC students capture moments in COVID-19 time
When COVID-19 hit this spring, students were blindsided by change. Just how would they go about continuing their individual educations while practicing social distancing and ...
by Jan Runions, Thursday, May 7, 2020 10:18 am
Sports
Phenology and Blackberry Winter
There are things called Locust, Redbud, Dogwood winter and now the time is approaching for another cool down, Blackberry winter.
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:34 pm
Sports
Don’t forget muzzle loaders
The muzzle loader has been around since the seventeenth century and is the oldest firearm in history. It has came from being as primitive as ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:30 pm
Sports
Turning wrenches, chasing dreams series: Travis Fultz
Travis Fultz could be the ultimate example of turning wrenches and chasing dreams. He found his love of racing early and it’s been a part ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 11:31 am
Sports
Bulldogs baseball honors seniors
During a small celebration for the senior members of the Claiborne High baseball team, May 1, there were plenty of firsts. It was the first ...
by Allen Earl, Saturday, May 2, 2020 3:45 pm
Sports
Turning wrenches, chasing dream series: Tyler Brock
Tyler Brock was 12 years old when he started racing. His parents Will and Kim pulled the trigger and bought a kart and the rest ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, May 1, 2020 1:55 pm
Sports
Spring squirrel season opens May 9
Spring offers sportsmen and women some great turkey hunting but it also offers small game too. Spring squirrel season opens up May 9 and concludes ...
by Allen Earl, Friday, May 1, 2020 1:11 pm
Sports
NHRA to return, with fans
The National Hot Rod Association or NHRA has just released plans of returning to the drag strips across America. Joining NASCAR in releasing a back ...
by Allen Earl, Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:35 pm
Sports
Governor Lee’s newest EO changes Tazewell Speedway schedule
Governor Bill Lee’s executive order changed the race schedule once again for Tazewell Speedway and other local race tracks. The open practice session scheduled Saturday ...
by Allen Earl, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:20 pm
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