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Pets of the Week: Nov. 18

News Staff
Monday, November 18, 2019
Pets of the week for the week of Nov. 18 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Kate is a 3-year-old female pit mix who is all love! Kate has had a bad beginning to life, and we are hoping to get her a sweet home.
A traffic stop in White County in September netted $120,000 worth of drugs.

A traffic stop in White County in September netted $120,000 worth of drugs.

Drug bust nets $120,000 in drugs

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2019
A traffic stop in White County in September netted $120,000 worth of drugs. According to Trent Hillsman with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, White County deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 129 in the area of Poppy Drive.
Photo of the residence on Aardvark Trail. (Picture taken by Lt. Seth Weaver - White County Fire)

Photo of the residence on Aardvark Trail. (Picture taken by Lt. Seth Weaver - White County Fire)

Firefighters respond to two fire calls

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Firefighters responded to two recent fire incidents, one on Wednesday night and one in the early morning hours on Thursday. According to Ana Newberry with White County Fire Services, firefighters responded to a report of a chimney fire at a residence Ga. 254 near Westmoreland Road, around 8 a.m.
After losing a competition to Mossy Creek Elementary School, Tesnatee Gap Elementary School principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan had to kiss a pig last week. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

After losing a competition to Mossy Creek Elementary School, Tesnatee Gap Elementary School principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan had to kiss a pig last week. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Headlines in the Nov. 14 issue of the White County News

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Headlines in the Nov. 14 issue of the White County News: 'It's very heartbreaking' Development Authority moves on TMU bonds Cleveland approves change for townhome development  WCHS moving down to AAA Mountain Football League - Super Bowl III Check out our classifieds.
The Gateway Theatre Company will perform Shrek the Musical Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 at White County High School.

The Gateway Theatre Company will perform Shrek the Musical Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 at White County High School.

Shrek the Musical comes to WCHS

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Gateway Theatre Company will perform Shrek the Musical Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14 at White County High School. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. every performance, except for Saturday, Dec. 7, when it is at 2:30 p.m. For tickets, visit gatewaytheatre.ludus.com.
The United Way of White County’s Festival of Trees has returned for 2019 at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, beginning Nov. 13 and lasting through Dec. 6.

The United Way of White County’s Festival of Trees has returned for 2019 at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, beginning Nov. 13 and lasting through Dec. 6.

United Way of White County’s Festival of Trees now open for viewing, bidding at Unicoi Lodge

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The United Way of White County’s Festival of Trees has returned for 2019 at Unicoi State Park & Lodge, beginning Nov. 13 and lasting through Dec. 6. This year will feature a free Festival of Lights reception 6 p.m. Friday, Dec.
A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, open house this week related to historic preservation planning.

A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, open house this week related to historic preservation planning.

Historic overlay open house set for Nov. 14

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019
A county Historic Overlay Committee will hold a third, open house this week related to historic preservation planning. The public discussion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Union Grove Campground (301 Amen Drive, Building 400, in Cleveland).
Horse carriage companies in Helen will have more time to find a new staging area, after the Helen City Commission pushed back the deadline from Jan. 1, 2020 to Jan. 21.

Horse carriage companies in Helen will have more time to find a new staging area, after the Helen City Commission pushed back the deadline from Jan. 1, 2020 to Jan. 21.

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Helen horse carriage businesses get extension to relocate staging areas

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Horse carriage companies in Helen will have more time to find a new staging area, after the Helen City Commission pushed back the deadline from Jan. 1, 2020 to Jan. 21. The decision comes after Alpine Carriage Company owner Chris Seymour asked commissioners at their Nov.
The White County Development Authority has taken another step toward issuing up to $25 million in revenue bonds requested by Truett McConnell University.

The White County Development Authority has taken another step toward issuing up to $25 million in revenue bonds requested by Truett McConnell University.

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Development Authority moves on TMU bonds

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The White County Development Authority has taken another step toward issuing up to $25 million in revenue bonds requested by Truett McConnell University. The Authority approved a resolution at its Nov. 12 meeting setting maximums and general terms for the bond issuance.
The Helen City Commission is proceeding with purchasing almost 5.5 acres for $192,000 for future development.

The Helen City Commission is proceeding with purchasing almost 5.5 acres for $192,000 for future development.

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Helen to buy land for ‘future development’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Helen City Commission is proceeding with purchasing almost 5.5 acres for $192,000 for future development. At a Tuesday, Nov. 12, meeting, commissioners approved entering into a contract to purchase two tracts of land, pending a due diligence period.