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Historic church celebrates 150 years
Community churches dot the landscape of Claiborne County. Some, dating back to our founding, trace the outlines of ...
Nonprofit gives hope, help to those with disabilities
Debra Struble is among those who devote a substantial chunk of personal time to make the lives of ...
New Tazewell Walmart celebrates its new look
Walmart store #1159 held a grand re-opening celebration, July 19, inside the freshly remodeled store followed by a ...
Claiborne hit hard by heavy rain
Pictured is where Leatherwood Hollow Road meets Slaughter House Road after heavy rain hit the area last week. ...
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Plea reached in TBI sting of CCSO
Virtually one year has passed since the infamous raid on the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office. The dragnet resulted in the arrests of former sheriff David ...
by Jan Runions.
Sports
Photo gallery: Springdale Volunteer Fire Deparetment Car Show
Springdale Volunteer Fire Department held its 16th Annual Car Show, August 17. Over 150 vehicles were shown and everyone had a great time. The two ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Third Annual Farm Bureau Football Jamboree
The Third Annual Farm Bureau Football Jamboree was held August 16 at Claiborne High School. Both junior varsity and varsity teams competed plus a few ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CMS football wins in jamboree
Claiborne Middle School looked good at the Lafollette Football Jamboree, August 15. They defeated the hosting Owls by the final score of 28-0. Here are ...
by Allen Earl.
News
New school year brings latest safety meaures
Safety continues to be of substantial concern to Claiborne school personnel, students and parents as the new school year begins. The safety department has not ...
by Jan Runions.
Sports
Tazewell Speedway results for Aug. 10
The United Crate Racing Alliance returned to Tazewell Speedway Aug. 10 and was not without controversy and drama. It took a few hours after the ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
How does social security fit into your retirement income strategy?
By Marc Trantham
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers scrimmage West Greene
Cumberland Gap football held a scrimmage against West Greene, August 5, to further prepare for the upcoming football season. Here are a few photos from ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Bulldogs football scrimmage
The Bulldogs ended a week of camp with a scrimmage against Hancock County just after a storm rolled through August 2. Both teams learned a ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CGHS band camp
Ahead of schedule is the buzz coming from the 2019 Cumberland Gap High School Band Camp. They are currently working hard out in the hot ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
1968 Forge Ridge basketball team holds reunion
The 1968 Forge Ridge Basketball team reunited July 27. Unfortunately two players on the Dragons 1968 team have since passed away and another team member ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CMS softball camp
The Claiborne Middle School softball team is in camp week. The camp started July 29 and the players are being taught fundamentals and more. Check ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
Preacher’s Point: Are you deserving of the title ‘Christian?’
Preacher Johnson
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Corvette C8 arrives
Chevrolet just dropped the newest version of its flagship vehicle, the 2020 Corvette. They debuted the eighth generation of America’s first sports car to mixed ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Lady Panthers practicing with a goal of state title
Cumberland Gap High Lady Panthers soccer are currently solidly in summer practices. This team has a great mix of youth and experience with nine incoming ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Turning wrenches, chasing dreams: Bryan Howerton
Bryan Howerton is the son of Donald and Regina Howerton of Tazewell, and he has one brother, Josh.
by Allen Earl.
Sports
McDowell wins Southern National finale, Overton earns championship
The Schaeffer’s Southern Nationals Series returned to the speedway for the Ray Varner Ford 53-lap feature event. Dale McDowell drove to victory over Brandon Overton ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Lady Panthers summer socccer practices
The soccer balls are flying in the Gap because the Cumberland Gap Lady Panthers are getting ready for the fast approaching season. They are using ...
by Allen Earl.
News
Another chance for Cedar Fork/U.S. 25E intersection
It appears the nearly defunct project to reconfigure the intersection at Cedar Fork Road and U.S 25E is now back on the table. County Mayor ...
