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Jana Vaughan takes aim during a round of axe throwing at Highway to Hell’n near Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

Jana Vaughan takes aim during a round of axe throwing at Highway to Hell’n near Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

New venue offers axe throwing, golf and more

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
It’s time to let the axes fly – all in good fun, of course. The growing trend of venues hosting axe throwing for sport has reached White County with the arrival of Highway to Hell’n, just north of Cleveland on Helen Highway.
A tearful Tori Griffin got a hug from her daughter after The Bridge Church Lead Pastor Patrick Ballington shared that she’d be receiving a 2007 SUV after being in need of transportation. The announcement was one example of generosity at the church’s Nov. 24 service highlighting the Be Rich giving campaign. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

A tearful Tori Griffin got a hug from her daughter after The Bridge Church Lead Pastor Patrick Ballington shared that she’d be receiving a 2007 SUV after being in need of transportation. The announcement was one example of generosity at the church’s Nov. 24 service highlighting the Be Rich giving campaign. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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‘Be rich in good deeds’

Wayne Hardy
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Lead Pastor Patrick Ballington had some good news to share with his congregation at The Bridge Church at this past Sunday’s service. They just didn’t know how good.
Diana

Diana

Pets of the Week: Nov. 25

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Nov. 25 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Diana is a 4-year-old female Jack Russell mix. She came into the shelter super underweight, and terrified of everyone.
Noelle Holland

Noelle Holland

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Honoring White County’s Teachers of the Year

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Mount Yonah Elementary School Debbie Roberts Debbie Roberts is able to use skills from her previous career in her job as a special education teacher at Mount Yonah Elementary School. She has been an educator for nine years, all of them spent teaching special education at MYES.
Elaine Jones, left, of Hartwell, receives $100 from Michael Hall, publisher and editor of The Hartwell Sun. Jones’ photo of a heron flying over Lake Hartwell at sunrise (shown at right) was selected as the winning photo to be used on the cover of Lake Living magazine’s winter 2019 edition. (Photo/LaDonna Harris, CNI News Service)

Elaine Jones, left, of Hartwell, receives $100 from Michael Hall, publisher and editor of The Hartwell Sun. Jones’ photo of a heron flying over Lake Hartwell at sunrise (shown at right) was selected as the winning photo to be used on the cover of Lake Living magazine’s winter 2019 edition. (Photo/LaDonna Harris, CNI News Service)

Handy camera helps nurse win Lake Living winter cover contest

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Elaine Jones likes to keep her camera handy, because living near Lake Hartwell, she knows a great picture is just around the corner.  That was the case in February when she was returning to her home in Hartwell from Anderson, South Carolina, and the sun was painting the sky with beautiful colors.
A variety of wreaths and trees – 7-foot and 4½-foot varieties – featured in the Festival of Trees fundraiser are up for bidding through Friday, Dec. 6.

A variety of wreaths and trees – 7-foot and 4½-foot varieties – featured in the Festival of Trees fundraiser are up for bidding through Friday, Dec. 6.

Festival of Trees now open at Unicoi Lodge

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The annual Festival of Trees has returned, featuring a wonderland of trees and wreaths decorated by local business and organizations.
The White County News wants to know about your favorite Christmas memory for our upcoming special section. The memory you share can be from childhood or a special time recently.

The White County News wants to know about your favorite Christmas memory for our upcoming special section. The memory you share can be from childhood or a special time recently.

WANTED: Your favorite Christmas memory

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The White County News wants to know about your favorite Christmas memory for our upcoming special section. The memory you share can be from childhood or a special time recently.
Tracey Marie Willoughby

Tracey Marie Willoughby

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Cleveland woman charged with cruelty to children

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 21, 2019
A Cleveland woman has been charged with cruelty to children after allegedly getting into a fight in front of them. Tracey Marie Willoughby, 26, of Cleveland, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 16, on charges of battery – family violence and three counts of cruelty to children.
Charles Dewalt (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Charles Dewalt (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Warrior TV’s first director signing off

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 21, 2019
After 19 years with White County School System, Charles Dewalt is signing off. The longtime WTVN-Warrior TV executive director is retiring, with this Friday, Nov. 22, being his last day on the job. Dewalt, 63, has guided the program from its first days to earning national recognition.