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The White County Parks and Recreation Youth Football Program was honored at the White County Commissioner meeting for its outstanding season. (photo/Linda Erbele)

The White County Parks and Recreation Youth Football Program was honored at the White County Commissioner meeting for its outstanding season. (photo/Linda Erbele)

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Costs going up for garbage in White County

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
by Linda Erbele White County News At its Dec. 6 meeting, the White County Commission reluctantly agreed to accept the increases in price that Waste Management Inc. offered in its 2023 contract. “We’re very frustrated, but we’ve been backed into a corner,” said Commission Chair Travis Turner.
Terry Link hopes all her old friends stop by to visit with her at her new business, A Treasure Link. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Terry Link hopes all her old friends stop by to visit with her at her new business, A Treasure Link. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Original Old Heidelberg owner returns to Helen

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
by Samantha Sinclair White County News Retirement is not for Terry Link. She’s tried it a few times, most notably when she and her husband Harold sold Old Heidelberg restaurant in Helen in 1997.
(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

(Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Night of wonder

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
From the 9th annual tree lighting in Freedom Park where Liam Cantrell (above) gazed at the lights and the size of the tree to the arrival of Santa Claus on the square, families had plenty of amazing things to see at the Christmas in the Mountains Celebration and Lighted Parade Saturday night in...
Sam Patel, owner of the Knights Inn in Cleveland, displays a receipt for new windows installed in some of the motel’s rooms. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

Sam Patel, owner of the Knights Inn in Cleveland, displays a receipt for new windows installed in some of the motel’s rooms. (Photo/Linda Erbele)

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Cleveland motels making improvements

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
by Linda Erbele White County News The Knights Inn in Cleveland had several rooms closed to occupancy by the Cleveland Fire Department. As of Tuesday, five rooms remained closed.
Tommy Deadwyler helping to set up a performance of Headwaters at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. (Photo/submitted)

Tommy Deadwyler helping to set up a performance of Headwaters at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. (Photo/submitted)

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Noted arts organizer dies

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
by Linda Erbele White County News Tommy Deadwyler, a resident of Sautee Nacoochee, left the valley for the final time Dec. 2, and is likely adding humor and creativity to musical performances in the afterlife. He was 63.
Samantha Sinclair

Samantha Sinclair

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Sinclair named editor of White County News

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
Samantha Sinclair is the new editor of the White County News. Sinclair previously worked as a reporter for the Franklin County Citizen Leader in Lavonia, another property of Community Newspapers Inc. Her previous stops in the company include the Cherokee Scout (Murphy, N.C.
The Lighted Christmas Parade in Cleveland is the largest such event in the area. More than 60 units are scheduled to take part Saturday.

The Lighted Christmas Parade in Cleveland is the largest such event in the area. More than 60 units are scheduled to take part Saturday.

Christmas in the Mountains set for Saturday

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The White County Chamber of Commerce 40th annual Christmas in the Mountains Celebration, presented by the City of Cleveland, will commence this Saturday, Dec. 3 in downtown Cleveland. The county-wide event begins at 5 p.m., with the Christmas Vendor Market on the square from 5-8 p.m.
From left: Kevin, Maddox, Keegan and Savannah Sinclair

From left: Kevin, Maddox, Keegan and Savannah Sinclair

Quick thinking by 7-year old prevents tragedy

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Meet Keegan. Keegan is 7-years old. He attends first grade at Mossy Creek Elementary School. And he's really smart. He can tell you about the electro-magnetic spectrum. He can name the colors of the prism. In order.
Two White County firefighters were recently recognized for their life-saving efforts.

Two White County firefighters were recently recognized for their life-saving efforts.

Life Saving Firefighters

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Last week, White County Firefighters Casey Creel and Matt Merritt responded to a lift assist of an elderly patient. What was expected to be routine quickly changed when the two noticed stroke-like symptoms in the individual.
Front Row Sitting: Hana Caner, Jessica Angles Back Row Standing: Daniela Caner, Kim Radford, Deborah Broder, Kathy Lumpkins, Peter Lumpkins

Front Row Sitting: Hana Caner, Jessica Angles Back Row Standing: Daniela Caner, Kim Radford, Deborah Broder, Kathy Lumpkins, Peter Lumpkins

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A Cleveland Halloween tradition

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Kathy and Peter Lumpkins have been hosting neighborhood Halloween events for over ten years. They have opened their artistically-painted, colorful home on Church Street in Cleveland for the last four years to friends, neighbors and strangers for a community trick-or-treat event.