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Potential STR changes get first reviews

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   During a public hearing that lasted just 33 minutes, the White County Planning Commission heard two main points about plans to make the short-term rental process smoother — that more time was needed to review the plans and that people wanted to continue...
The percentage of students receiving free or reduced -price meals has dramatically increased since the implementation of a pilot program this year. (Source/White County School System School Nutrition)

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced -price meals has dramatically increased since the implementation of a pilot program this year. (Source/White County School System School Nutrition)

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More students get free meals under pilot program

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   More kids are getting to eat lunch for free or reduced prices thanks to a pilot program that lets schools directly qualify students.
A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of Cleveland’s hands.

A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of Cleveland’s hands.

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Cleveland takes next step on Talon property

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   A local real estate agency will be helping take the former Talon property out of the city of  Cleveland’s hands.
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County splits with elections supervisor

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   The White County Government is looking for a new supervisor of elections and registration. On Thursday, Nov. 9, it was announced that Jody Davis was no longer an employee with the county.
(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Thank you for your service

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Phillip Richardson, with help from his wife Phyllis, adds a worn out flag to the flaming barrel during the flag retirement ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland on Veterans Day.
The headstones of Eugene Stanhope Jarrett and his mother Lucy after cleaning. These stones will continue to lighten over time. (Photo/Cindy Foster Grace)

The headstones of Eugene Stanhope Jarrett and his mother Lucy after cleaning. These stones will continue to lighten over time. (Photo/Cindy Foster Grace)

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Jarrett left these mountains to serve his country

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Friday, November 10, 2023
by Cindy Foster Grace Contributing Writer   On Sept. 16, there was a cemetery clean up day at the Bean Creek Baptist Church.
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White County drought increases risks of wildfires

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   For the past few weeks, White County has been in a drought and that has contributed to the amount of fires the county has experienced. Since Nov. 1, the White County Office of Public Safety has responded to seven brush fires.
Vincenu Visuti faces the Planning Commission as he waits to hear their recommendation. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

Vincenu Visuti faces the Planning Commission as he waits to hear their recommendation. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Public outcry forces out facility

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   An after-care facility is withdrawing it’s application after the White County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial to the White County Board of Commissioners.
Randy Summers, Mervin Barbree and Lee Landress

Randy Summers, Mervin Barbree and Lee Landress

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Barbree wins

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
by Noah Johnson White County News   Mervin Barbree will get a seat on the Helen City Commission, but the election will go to a runoff to fill the second open seat on the city commission.
Ron Hill through the years — April 1953 at Outpost Harry in the Korean War, July 1991 at his return home from Desert Storm and, more recently, the veteran and volunteer.

Ron Hill through the years — April 1953 at Outpost Harry in the Korean War, July 1991 at his return home from Desert Storm and, more recently, the veteran and volunteer.

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Hill leads through years of service

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
by Randy Foster, Tony McIntyre and Samantha Sinclair   I t’s hard not to know Ron Hill. Until very recently, he seemed to be everywhere, volunteering his time for several organizations and proudly honoring others.