Local

The White County Board of Education is considering changing its policy to allow sixth grade students to participate in all middle school sports.

The White County Board of Education is considering changing its policy to allow sixth grade students to participate in all middle school sports.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Part of the team

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Sixth graders may get to be student athletes next year. The White County Board of Education is considering changing its policy to allow sixth grade students to participate in all middle school sports.
A portion of the Appalachian Parkway is closed for repairs. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

A portion of the Appalachian Parkway is closed for repairs. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Repairs start on parkway

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   White County residents – and tourists in the know– have taken advantage of the last phase of the Appalachian Parkway, also known as Hulsey Road. That phase widened the existing road to improve the flow of traffic.
Haley Hobson plays with the young boy she mentors as they talk. (Photo/submitted)

Haley Hobson plays with the young boy she mentors as they talk. (Photo/submitted)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Mentoring program starts

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Every week, Haley Hobson visits Tesnatee Gap Elementary not to see one of her own kids, but to listen to a young brother and sister who just need someone to talk to and be there for them. “They just feel comfort in that,” Hobson said.
Daniel Ratigan scored the highest in his class on the SAT and is the STAR Student. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Daniel Ratigan scored the highest in his class on the SAT and is the STAR Student. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Ratigan reaches STAR status as WCHS reveals top students

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Daniel Ratigan had a goal. He wanted to go to Georgia Tech, but to get in, he needed not only a high SAT score, he needed a high math score on the SAT. He took the test for the first time during the spring semester of his sophomore year and got a 1420.
Bella waits on Susan Holmes, Missy Whitlock, Jaymi Hampton and Patricia Noell as they celebrate a birthday. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Bella waits on Susan Holmes, Missy Whitlock, Jaymi Hampton and Patricia Noell as they celebrate a birthday. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

BellaBot serves personality

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
by Torie Buck White County News   Have you ever heard a waiter call their boss annoying? At Javi’s Mexican Grill and Tavern you can meet Bella the robot. Bella — or BellaBot — has a personality of her own and says many things.
Jacob and Trenton Ravan both helped improve White County Middle School’s gaga pit space through their Eagle Scout service projects. (Photo/submitted)

Jacob and Trenton Ravan both helped improve White County Middle School’s gaga pit space through their Eagle Scout service projects. (Photo/submitted)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Ravan joins brother, six percent as newest Eagle Scout

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Troop 140’s newest Eagle Scout improved a project his brother completed just two years ago. Trenton Ravan earned the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America Jan. 5, and was recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony Saturday.
(Photo/Bryce Barrett, White County Public Safety)

(Photo/Bryce Barrett, White County Public Safety)

Fire destroys Cleveland home

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Both White County Fire Services and Cleveland Fire Department responded to a call about a residential fire on Hiawatha Hills Road in Cleveland Saturday shortly before 9 p.m. Once on the scene, firefighters reported a fully involved mobile home.
Cleveland's water rates will increase by 10 percent, and sewer rates will increase by 5 percent.

Cleveland's water rates will increase by 10 percent, and sewer rates will increase by 5 percent.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Cleveland to increase water, garbage rates

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
by Linda Erbele White County News   Following a second public hearing on increasing water and sewer rates and tap and connection fees, the Cleveland city council unanimously approved the proposed increases at its meeting Monday.
White County Middle School was the subject of false threat last week.

White County Middle School was the subject of false threat last week.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

School threat a hoax

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   A threat made against White County Middle School last week was determined to be a hoax, but not before disrupting a school day and causing many students to stay home.
Harold Link, who passed away Jan. 13, was an active participant in Helen’s Alpine history. He was part of a band that played at the Old Heidelberg Restaurant and in many events around the city. From left are Hans Raab, Helen Fincher, Joe Hays, Harold Link and Tony Estraella. (Photo/submitted)

Harold Link, who passed away Jan. 13, was an active participant in Helen’s Alpine history. He was part of a band that played at the Old Heidelberg Restaurant and in many events around the city. From left are Hans Raab, Helen Fincher, Joe Hays, Harold Link and Tony Estraella. (Photo/submitted)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Helen remembers one of its original supporters

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
by Linda Erbele and Samantha Sinclair White County News   Harold Link, one of the important figures in Helen’s early history as a Bavarian village, passed away Friday. He was 91 years old.