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Samantha Sinclair

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Sinclair named editor of White County News

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.
The Lady Warriors have earned their first-ever Final Four berth.

The Lady Warriors have earned their first-ever Final Four berth.

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Chasing a state title

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The White County High School volleyball team continued their historic season Tuesday night, knocking off Columbus 3-0 in Class AAA Elite Eight matchup to earn the program's first-ever trip to the Final Four.
White County Elections Supervisor Jody Davis (left) and Chief Registrar Carol Smith review paperwork as early voting got underway this week.

White County Elections Supervisor Jody Davis (left) and Chief Registrar Carol Smith review paperwork as early voting got underway this week.

Early voting begins, heavy turnout seen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Early voting began in White County Monday. Turnout has been running ahead of 2020 so far. As of Tuesday morning, 425 voters had cast ballots at the White County Board of Registar's office in Cleveland.
White County High School senior Hazen Ramey, left, and her father Rich.

White County High School senior Hazen Ramey, left, and her father Rich.

Hazen Ramey named 2022 Homecoming Queen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
White County High School senior Hazen Ramey, left, and her father Rich, react moments after she was named Homecoming Queen last Thursday at Warrior Stadium.
WCHS Homecoming Parade

WCHS Homecoming Parade

'Groovy' WCHS Homecoming Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
It's Homecoming week at White County High School, and the students and faculty got the big week started off right with a 1970's themed Warrior Disco parade Monday afternoon.