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Feds looking for census takers
The federal government is gearing up for its 2020 Census, and county residents are being asked to help locally with the effort. Lisa Strickland, local ...
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Jury convicts Lovin on child rape charges
A Tazewell man was convicted April 17 on two counts of rape of a child. A Claiborne County ...
Man arrested in connection with Home Federal Bank robbery
One man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at Home Federal Bank in Harrogate last month.
Home Federal Bank robber still on the run
Home Federal Bank in Harrogate was robbed Friday night by a suspect who remains on the run.
Harrogate Home Federal Bank robbed
Police are on the hunt for a man accused of robbing a local bank in Harrogate.
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Kira ‘earns her keep’
One half of the newest CCSO K-9 Unit is apparently hitting her marks and sniffing out contraband, despite having been in the field for a ...
by Jan Runions.
News
Tazewell man found unresponsive in car with gun, drugs
Tazewell resident Andrew Hurst, 42, is currently lodged inside the Claiborne County Jail on charges that include possession of a handgun and drugs. Hurst was ...
by Jan Runions.
Opinion
Fixed annuity could help extend lifespan of retirement accounts
By Marc Trantham
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Photo gallery: CHS baseball versus South Greene
Here are a few photos from the Claiborne versus South Greene baseball game, April 23. Included in this gallery are the two solo home run ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
No thinking required: Just follow party line
Life has become so much simpler in 2019, at least it has for me. All it required was just a little time on social media.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Bulldogs soccer stunned by Chiefs
The 3-1 in-district Claiborne Bulldogs soccer team came into their April 18 district meeting with Cherokee with the hope of being the sole team at ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Jennifer Kay Neal remembered
Jennifer (Jenny) Kay Neal was a loved mother, daughter, sibling and was also loved by the many involved in the day-to-day activities of the New ...
by Allen Earl.
Opinion
Volunteer Recognition
Four or five weeks ago, I was writing a column about volunteers in our midst and how important it is to give back to the ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Medal winning relay performances highlight SAC Outdoor Championships
HICKORY, N.C. — The Lincoln Memorial track & field squads closed out the outdoor season in fine fashion Saturday, breaking nine school records, establishing three ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Photo gallery: Panthers baseball versus Grizzlies
Cumberland Gap High School baseball hosted Grainger County, April 16. Take away a four-run first inning and a two-run second, the Panthers would have been ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Tomorrow’s baseball stars on display at CHS
Claiborne High School baseball hosted an all-day tournament where the future stars of tomorrow were on display. The April 13 tournament featured local high school ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Panther Marching Band had record-setting season
The Cumberland Gap band has become a great asset to the school and community. With participation numbers increasing each year since Johnathan Elliott became the ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Railsplitters in fourth after round one of SAC Championship
CAMDEN, S.C. — The Lincoln Memorial men’s golf team is 13 shots off the pace at the 2019 South Atlantic Conference Championship after opening play ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Photo gallery: CHS JV/ CMS Middle School Tournament game one versus Middlesboro.
The rain didn’t stop Claiborne High School junior varsity baseball team from opening up the JV/Middle School Tournament, April 13. Middlesboro came over and participated ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: Bulldogs baseball defeated by Grainger
Grainger County High School baseball came in and took a victory out of the grasp of Claiborne High, April 10. Here are a few photos ...
by Allen Earl.
News
Smith indicted on murder of wife
The Claiborne Grand Jury has indicted a New Tazewell man for first degree murder of his wife, former Claiborne County Jail nurse Michelle Renee Smith.
by Jan Runions.
Sports
Photo gallery: Lady Bulldogs versus Lady Grizzlies
Claiborne High softball welcomed Grainger into town April 9 for an important district softball game. CHS came in with a few key injuries and the ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Bulldogs middle baseball defeats Pineville, Cumberland Gap
Claiborne Middle School baseball welcomed Pineville into town April 1 for a non-district baseball game.
by Allen Earl.
News
NSDAR continues rich history
Since its founding in October of 1890, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) have gone about quietly preserving history, promoting ...
by Jan Runions.
Sports
Photo gallery: New Tazewell Little League opening day
Today was the opening day or the New Tazewell Little League and what a great day it was, just check out the fun these young ...
by Allen Earl.
News
County mayor says library stays
The move last September of the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) garage has apparently saved the county some $9,000 in annual rental fees. Shortly after ...
by Jan Runions.
Sports
Photo gallery: Lady Bulldogs defeat Lady Panthers
Claiborne and Cumberland Gap softball played the second regular season game April 2 and the Lady Bulldogs were able to win big, 16-1. Here are ...
by Allen Earl.
Sports
Photo gallery: CMS Bulldogs defeat Pineville
Here are some game photos from the Claiborne Middle School versus Pineville Middle School baseball game, April 1. The Bulldogs won 19-9. Enjoy the gallery ...
by Allen Earl.
News
Harrogate cracks down on junk properties
The City of Harrogate is getting serious about junk properties. Some of those property owners, however, are pushing back. One resident voiced her complaints last ...
by Jan Runions.
News
Church Events
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 Staff Reports.
Opinion
Try to avoid ‘Titanic’ investment mistakes
It’s been 107 years this month since the tragedy of the Titanic. Of course, this disaster has fascinated the world ever since, leading to books, ...
by Jan Runions.
News
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 ...