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East TN race car driver charged with fraud over unfinished roofing jobs
A contractor in Claiborne County is facing several felony charges for fraud in Tazewell. The sheriff's department records say roofing contractor Joe Bray failed to return money for work he never started.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department in Pursuit of Stabbing Suspect in White Pine
A manhunt is underway in Jefferson County as the sheriff's department searches for a stabbing suspect described as a white male in his mid-twenties to thirties, sporting blonde hair and distinctive tattoos. The incident in question took place Sunday on Old Airport Road, a thoroughfare in the quiet enclave of White Pine, authorities said.
CGNHP hosts Pioneer Weekend
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park held a celebration of America’s frontier during Pioneer Weekend this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday over 150 local school children were able to witness re-enactors demonstrate the skills that were important on the Kentucky frontier. These included blacksmithing, hide tanning, basket weaving, candle making and they were even […] The post CGNHP hosts Pioneer Weekend appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Two men charged after more than 400 grams of meth found at Claiborne County home
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two Claiborne County men were charged after more than 400 grams of meth were found at a New Tazewell home. Detectives with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Lone Holly Lane in New Tazewell on Tuesday, according to the CCSO.
Claiborne County man charged with stealing $5,000 worth of fishing rods, reels
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WVLT) - A Claiborne County man was charged after police said he stole fishing rods and reels worth $5,000 in Kentucky. Officers with the Middlesboro Police Department responded to a theft involving several fishing rods and reels on April 19, according to the MPD. MPD said officers investigated...
Hopson appears in court for preliminary hearing
Staff Report A Claiborne County man accused of killing his wife appeared in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Benjamin Hopson has been charged with criminal homicide. He is accused of stabbing his wife Lori Hopson earlier this month. According to arrest warrants, he violently attacked her when they were in their car on Barren […] The post Hopson appears in court for preliminary hearing appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
SMU softball falls in SAC tournament
LMU Athletics LMU fell just short in their South Atlantic Conference Tournament bid this weekend. The team lost the opener to Anderson on Friday, before beating Newberry today in their first game and then falling short to Anderson yet again in the second of the day to close out their run. Friday’s game against Anderson […] The post SMU softball falls in SAC tournament appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
CGHS students learn collision repair first-hand
Submitted Article You may have heard the old adage, “Look good, feel good.” Well, a new paint job on a vehicle can foster a more positive attitude and “put a pep in one’s step”. We want that for our kids as well, but some of the county school buses had paint peeling off of their […] The post CGHS students learn collision repair first-hand appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Bob Dixon appointed as new agency manager of Bell County Farm Bureau
Bob Dixon has been appointed as a new agency manager with Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance at the Bell County Farm Bureau. Dixon’s appointment was announced in Louisville by Chuck Osborne, Vice President of Agency Support & Marketing for KB Insurance. Prior to accepting this role, Dixon served as an agent in the same Bell […] The post Bob Dixon appointed as new agency manager of Bell County Farm Bureau appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Harlan High School named 15th best high school in Kentucky
Staff Report For nearly 20 years Harlan High School has been regularly recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Kentucky’s best public schools. This year the small high school in Eastern Kentucky landed the #15 spot, ranking them among the top 3% in Kentucky and among the top 10% nationwide. Despite the […] The post Harlan High School named 15th best high school in Kentucky appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
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