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Eco-friendly packaging company to invest $300 million and add 230 jobs to Vonore
VONORE, Tenn. — A one-of-a-kind company that creates eco-friendly packaging is investing $350 million and creating 230 jobs in Vonore, according to a press release. Genera creates compostable packaging using two types of grass. It's headquartered in the town of 1,700 people in Monroe County. "We're very highly automated...
13-year cicadas expected to swarm some parts of East Tennessee this summer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon, a brood of cicadas will emerge from the ground and make some parts of East Tennessee pretty noisy to be in. They're expected to mostly emerge in the southern parts of the region, in counties like Monroe County, McMinn County and Loudon County. They are...
ACLU challenges Tennessee ban on trans people changing gender on driver's licenses
A rule governing what sex is listed on a person's driver's license is being challenged by the ACLU of Tennessee, which says the policy discriminates against transgender people. The civil rights organization sued the state department that issues driver's licenses on behalf of a Monroe County woman Tuesday, asking the...
Tellico Plains surges past Lady Chargers for crucial district win
After a couple of trips through the lineup, Tellico Plains got the timing down. The Lady Bears totaled three hits through the first two rotations before exploding in the later innings of a 7-3 District 3-2A win at McMinn Central on Thursday. Taylor Rose led the Lady Bears (9-5; 4-3) with three hits while five different batters notched five RBIs in the win. ...
Tellico young players contributed to team’s fifth win of year
Heath Ware has been patiently waiting for the moment his younger players show they have been learning this season. That process showed Thursday with the Bears’ (5-15) six-inning 11-1 win over Copper Basin. Returning home for the series finale, Tellico completed a season sweep of the Cougars behind five runs in the bottom of the sixth to end the night early. ...
Allatoona and Etowah Secure Region 6AAAAAA Championships with Exciting Wins
The Allatoona and Etowah high school teams won the Region 6AAAAAA championships with a show of talent and tenacity that sent waves of joy through their respective communities. Both teams proved their mettle on the field by tenacity and tenacity, establishing themselves as strong competitors in their division. A monument...
Hargett recognizes local schools for voter registration
Tennessee Secretary of the State Tre Hargett visited all three high schools in Monroe County last Friday to present each school with the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award. The Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award was presented to each school for registering 100% of their eligible students who are 18 years old to vote. “I think it is important to recognize when people do good things,” Hargett said. “We...
Sequoyah offense explodes, catapulted Lady Chiefs to second-place finish
Allen Roberts hoped for a showcase of his offense ahead of the postseason. He got more than just that. The Lady Chiefs combined for 20 hits with three home runs and two players with five RBIs each in an 18-10 District 3-2A win over South-Doyle in Madisonville. BriAsya Bowman and Alicia Kimble notched five RBIs each, followed by three from Tynleigh Ray and two from Shae Ahlstrom. Kaleigh Atchley, TeAsya...
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