Jay Compton, Author at Claiborne Progress

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Claiborne School Board honors John Roy for his book Devils to Dogs

Local author John Roy was recognized at Thursday’s Claiborne County School Board meeting for his book “Devils to Dogs: The history of Claiborne County Football ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Monday, January 13, 2025 11:36 am

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Landfill closing could lead to budget shortfall

Claiborne County could face a budget shortfall later this year if the current landfill reaches capacity. The County Commission agreed to take about $300,000 in ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 1:20 pm

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State treasurer returns over $1,000 in Unclaimed Property to Claiborne County

State Treasurer David H. Lillard Jr. recently returned $1,133.02 in Unclaimed Property to Claiborne County officials on behalf of Claiborne County. Unclaimed property is money ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Monday, January 6, 2025 4:10 pm

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Claiborne County School closed Monday

Claiborne County Schools will be closed Monday, January 6, 2025, due to inclement weather. Most of the county saw light snow Sunday morning followed by ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Sunday, January 5, 2025 8:01 pm

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School Board extends Director Arnold’s contract for 2 years

The Claiborne County Board of Education voted unanimously to extend the contract of Director of Schools Meredith Arnold for two years during their December meeting, ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 11:02 am

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Commission votes against county employee salary study

The Claiborne County Commission voted 17-4 against paying approximately $39,000 to a consulting firm for a salary study of county employees at their meeting last ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Monday, December 23, 2024 11:09 am

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Hopson pleads guilty to wife’s killing, will serve 37 years

A Claiborne County man has been sentenced to 37 years after pleading guilty to murdering his wife in April. Benjamin Wayne Hopson, 37, was charged ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Thursday, December 19, 2024 1:58 pm

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The Grinch visits Karlan Mansion

The Grinch was at Karlan Mansion at Wilderness Road State Park in Virginia on Saturday where he even read Dr. Seuss’ Book ‘How the Grinch ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:36 am

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Santa arrives at Cumberland Gap Christmas Parade

Santa waves from a Cumberland Gap Volunteer Fire Department tuck to part of the crowd gathered along Colwyn Street during the Cumberland Gap Christmas Parade ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:17 am

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Dalton Lee named football coach at Claiborne High

The Claiborne Bulldogs have a new head football coach. Dalton Lee was officially introduced on Friday. A 2015 graduate of Claiborne, Lee returns to CHS ... Read more

by Jay Compton, Monday, December 16, 2024 2:46 pm

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