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East Tennessee linked to North Korean identity theft scheme
A scheme designed to let foreigners do information technology work as if they were actually in the United States has been unraveled by federal investigators. The investigation claimed that Jefferson City was home to one of several "laptop farms" that helped make the scheme possible.
Middlesboro Hobby Lobby now open
The new Hobby Lobby store in Middlesboro opened on Friday, May 10. The Middlesboro store is Hobby Lobby’s 21st location in Kentucky. Jordan Hipsher is the store manager of the 50,000 square-foot retail facility located at 905 N. 12th Street in Middlesboro at the former JC Penney location at the Middlesboro Mall. Hobby Lobby has […] The post Middlesboro Hobby Lobby now open appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Three Tennessee community college students injured and one professor is still missing in Brazil
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Thursday, May 16, a rogue wave in Brazil injured three students and a professor while they were on a trip abroad. Two of those students attend Pellissippi State Community College; one is from Walters State Community College, and the other is from Columbia State Community College.
Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest
A man and woman are facing charges including drug trafficking after allegedly being found in possession of methamphetamine when police executed a search warrant in the Cawood community. Marco Hopkins, 43, of Evarts, and Teai Skidmore, 32, of Cranks, were arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on May 7. According to a press […] The post Search warrant results in drug trafficking arrest appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Wind Gusts Expected in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia, alerting residents to clusters of showers and potential severe thunderstorms later today and into the evening. These weather systems are expected to roll in from Middle Tennessee and could pack a punch with hail and heavy wind gusts.
Jefferson City linked to North Korean identity theft investigation, Justice Department says
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - According to federal documents obtained by WVLT News, Jefferson City has been linked to a scheme allowing remote IT workers with ties to North Korea to infiltrate U.S. companies. The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that several agencies, including several field offices of the FBI,...
Middlesboro Elks donate to ROHO Club
Middlesboro Lodge #119 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently made their annual donation to the Middlesboro ROHO Club to help them with their yearly Christmas shopping spree for area underprivileged children. Always held in December at the Walmart store in Middlesboro, this shopping spree helps make the Christmas season much brighter for […] The post Middlesboro Elks donate to ROHO Club appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Women’s recovery center opens in Middlesboro
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with Cumberland River Behavior Healthcare opened a RHOAR women’s recovery facility in Middlesboro. The facility, named Recovery, Hope, Opportunity and Resilience (RHOAR), is offering just that. Director of Recovery Services Tim Cesario said the facility has 100 beds while also offering other outpatient programs,...
Midway Elementary hosts Safety Day
Midway Elementary hosted its annual safety day on April 29. Students learned about various safety topics from professionals in the school and from the community. It was a great learning experience for the students. Second grade teacher, Mrs. Tina Watson, organizes this event each year. The school would like to thank the following for participating: […] The post Midway Elementary hosts Safety Day appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Bell completes perfect mark against district competition in regular season
Staff Report Bell County went from winless to unbeaten in district competition over the course of one season, completing a 6-0 mark this year with a 10-6 win Monday over visiting Middlesboro. Cooper Brock led the Bell offense with a triple and two singles. Blake Burnett, Hayden Carroll and Hunter Fuson added two singles each. […] The post Bell completes perfect mark against district competition in regular season appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Call for nominations for Best of Claiborne County
Our Best of Claiborne County promotion is now underway with the launch of the nomination round. Now through the end of May, we ask that you visit www.claiborneprogress.com/contests to nominate your regional favorites. You can submit your selections in Food and Drink, Out and About, Professionals, Services and Shops categories. There are over 100 subcategories […] The post Call for nominations for Best of Claiborne County appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
New Tazewell Police Reports
The following public records that have been made available to the Claiborne Progress. If you feel that there has been an omission or other error, please contact the appropriate agency. As addresses are not always included in these reports, some misidentification can occur with individuals having the same name as others. Persons listed as being […] The post New Tazewell Police Reports appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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