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Last week, protesters on the Truett-McConnell University campus demanded an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at the Christian school. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Last week, protesters on the Truett-McConnell University campus demanded an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at the Christian school. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Rallying for truth

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Monday, June 16, 2025
by Jerry Grillo and Denise Etheridge White County News   The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees has placed President Emir Caner on administrative leave pending a third-party investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up.
Protesters demand an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at Truett-McConnell University, and insist that anyone involved in covering up the alleged abuse be held accountable. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Protesters demand an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at Truett-McConnell University, and insist that anyone involved in covering up the alleged abuse be held accountable. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

TMU under fire over abuse claims

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Friday, June 6, 2025
Staff Reports   LATEST UPDATES • Trustees launch independent investigation • TMU president placed on administrative leave   The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees agreed to place President Emir Caner on administrative leave until a third-party investigation into the allegations of...
TMU has been shaken by allegations of sexual abuse. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

TMU has been shaken by allegations of sexual abuse. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

TMU rocked by sex abuse scandal

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
by Jerry Grillo and Denise Etheridge White County News   Days after sex abuse allegations shook Truett McConnell University (TMU) in Cleveland, the scandal was still unfolding as former students came forward with new accusations and the school’s trustees prepared to meet on Friday, possibly to...
Andrea Irvin addresses the planning commission. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Andrea Irvin addresses the planning commission. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

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County planning commission OKs variances

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News The White County Planning Commission worked through a complex agenda at its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 2, approving several zoning changes and variances while fielding some passionate, well-informed feedback about development standards.
WCHS Assistant Principal Adam Wiley greeted every student with hugs, high-fives, and handshakes. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

WCHS Assistant Principal Adam Wiley greeted every student with hugs, high-fives, and handshakes. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

New start for the Class of 2025

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Monday, June 2, 2025
by Denise Etheridge and Jerry Grillo White County News Endings and beginnings—that was the theme last Friday night when 259 White County High School seniors received their diplomas, closing one chapter and beginning another. For the Class of 2025, the road to graduation was anything but typical.
The new recreation facility is like a dream come true for the local community. Photo/John Sluter

The new recreation facility is like a dream come true for the local community. Photo/John Sluter

Community celebrates realization of dream

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Monday, June 2, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   When Travis Turner looked out at the people sitting and standing there in the parking lot, brightened by a low-hanging sun, he wanted them to know that this ribbon-cutting ceremony represented something personal for him.

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County preps for competitive PSC election

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   The White County Election Board is preparing for a potentially competitive primary election. In the board’s last meeting, May 20, Election Supervisor Amie Veater noted the unexpected complexity of what ordinarily would be a quiet election year.
Roger Rosdahl and Fred "Little John" Killmon

Roger Rosdahl and Fred "Little John" Killmon

Robin Hood and his Merry Men

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
By Jerry Grillo White County News   Roger Rosdahl didn’t learn his best friend’s name until he found it etched in black granite. He’d been searching the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. — The Wall. But he kept coming up empty. “I was looking for the wrong name,” says Rosdahl.