Former Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit last month. FILE PHOTO
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
By Denise Etheridge and Linda Erbele Two court cases, one criminal and one civil, are pending in White County Superior Court as a result of sexual abuse allegations made by former student-athlete and Truett McConnell University employee Hayle Swinson, who later resigned.
First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland serves as one of the locations for the Matthew 25 Alliance Resource Center, which provides connections to resources and support for individuals facing poverty, homelessness or the risk of homelessness. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Atticus Miles writes an encouragement card to be included in a comfort backpack for a child entering foster care during the Love Your Neighbor event at Helen First Baptist Church on July 11. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
The annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive kicked off on Tuesday. From left: Cleveland Firefighter Trace Swoszowski, Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker, Cleveland Firefighter Tim Nunnally, Deputy Chief Aaron Weiland, Capt. Donna Sims, school bus driver and trainer April Burdette, Student Support Coordinator Amanda Lammers, CPD administrative assistant Sheena Wright, School Transportation Director Sharon Hipps, Corp. Brandon Wood, Officer Perry Cook and Lt. Jared Joiner. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
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First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland serves as one of the locations for the Matthew 25 Alliance Resource Center, which provides connections to resources and support for individuals facing poverty, homelessness or the risk of homelessness. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Atticus Miles writes an encouragement card to be included in a comfort backpack for a child entering foster care during the Love Your Neighbor event at Helen First Baptist Church on July 11. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
The annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive kicked off on Tuesday. From left: Cleveland Firefighter Trace Swoszowski, Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker, Cleveland Firefighter Tim Nunnally, Deputy Chief Aaron Weiland, Capt. Donna Sims, school bus driver and trainer April Burdette, Student Support Coordinator Amanda Lammers, CPD administrative assistant Sheena Wright, School Transportation Director Sharon Hipps, Corp. Brandon Wood, Officer Perry Cook and Lt. Jared Joiner. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
The Lady Warriors posted a 3-1 record last week at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes team camp in Columbus. WCHS SOFTBALL/SPECIAL
The Warriors' offensive and defensive line pose for a phot during the Fellowship of Christian Athlete's team camp last week at Piedmont University in Demorest. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
A LPGA Amateurs Northeast Georgia Chapter is being established locally.
Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Brian Young smiles as he stands on the property that will be the new build site for eight or nine new Habitat homes. HANNAH CAUDELL/CNI
Mud Creek Falls and the Mud Creek Trail are among the properties listed part of the $18.5 million sale through Poss Realty. Merrill Trust Group owns over 500 acres of property in Sky Valley. MEGAN HORN/CNI
Owner Kim Chapman stands in front of a breathtaking view at KC Bison Ranch as a herd of bison settle into the pasture below. KEITH MURDEN/CNI
Former Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit last month. FILE PHOTO
The Lady Warriors posted a 3-1 record last week at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes team camp in Columbus. WCHS SOFTBALL/SPECIAL
The Warriors' offensive and defensive line pose for a phot during the Fellowship of Christian Athlete's team camp last week at Piedmont University in Demorest. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
Denise Etheridge
Kristi Casey
Send Letters to the Editor to editor@whitecountynews.net. Please include a phone number and town of residence.
First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland serves as one of the locations for the Matthew 25 Alliance Resource Center, which provides connections to resources and support for individuals facing poverty, homelessness or the risk of homelessness. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Atticus Miles writes an encouragement card to be included in a comfort backpack for a child entering foster care during the Love Your Neighbor event at Helen First Baptist Church on July 11. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
The annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive kicked off on Tuesday. From left: Cleveland Firefighter Trace Swoszowski, Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker, Cleveland Firefighter Tim Nunnally, Deputy Chief Aaron Weiland, Capt. Donna Sims, school bus driver and trainer April Burdette, Student Support Coordinator Amanda Lammers, CPD administrative assistant Sheena Wright, School Transportation Director Sharon Hipps, Corp. Brandon Wood, Officer Perry Cook and Lt. Jared Joiner. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Send Letters to the Editor to editor@whitecountynews.net. Please include a phone number and town of residence.
Send Letters to the Editor to editor@whitecountynews.net. Please include a phone number and town of residence.
Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Brian Young smiles as he stands on the property that will be the new build site for eight or nine new Habitat homes. HANNAH CAUDELL/CNI
Mud Creek Falls and the Mud Creek Trail are among the properties listed part of the $18.5 million sale through Poss Realty. Merrill Trust Group owns over 500 acres of property in Sky Valley. MEGAN HORN/CNI
Owner Kim Chapman stands in front of a breathtaking view at KC Bison Ranch as a herd of bison settle into the pasture below. KEITH MURDEN/CNI
The Lady Warriors posted a 3-1 record last week at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes team camp in Columbus. WCHS SOFTBALL/SPECIAL
The Warriors' offensive and defensive line pose for a phot during the Fellowship of Christian Athlete's team camp last week at Piedmont University in Demorest. JENNIFER KNIGHT/SPECIAL
A LPGA Amateurs Northeast Georgia Chapter is being established locally.
