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'I never thought I could do some of the stuff I have begun to do' | Blount County mom puts in work at Alcoa Habitat for Humanity home site
ALCOA, Tenn. — Kalynn Kirchoff's 9-year-old son is really into sports these days, and excited to decorate his new bedroom in Alcoa with an athletic theme. She's helping build that bedroom, and the rest of their new home, as part of Blount County's Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program.
'Deputy McCowan, we have it from here' || Blount County Sheriff's Office retires slain officer's badge number
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The badge number belonging to a Blount County Sheriff's Office deputy who died in the line of duty has been retired. Greg McCowan died in a shooting while he responded to a traffic stop on Sevierville Road in February 2024, and his badge was retired during a memorial honoring fallen police officers in Maryville on Wednesday.
Christy Martin: Protecting for the next generation
I usually write about history, but a wildlife encounter this week has been on my mind. Native plants, animals, and rural places are entwined with our history and culture. These are all things we should seek to protect. Those of us who have lived here for generations are increasingly disturbed by what has happened to the open spaces that used to be a significant part of the allure and vista in our region. ...
Softball Recap: Cherryville's loss ends four-game winning streak on the road
Cherryville and Robbinsville squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Cherryville had to settle for second. They fell 5-1 to the Robbinsville Black Knights. Cherryville's loss signaled the end of their 12-game winning streak. For Robbinsville's part, Memory (Mems) Frapp spent all seven innings on the mound, and...
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