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Zion McMullen, left, finds some running room off a block from Cameron Godfrey during Tuesday's practice session. The Warriors scrimmage East Forsyth next Friday night. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Zion McMullen, left, finds some running room off a block from Cameron Godfrey during Tuesday's practice session. The Warriors scrimmage East Forsyth next Friday night. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors put on the pads; prep for scrimmage

In nine days, the White County Warriors' football team will step on the field for the first time, taking on East Forsyth in a preseason scrimmage. The matchup with Forsyth County's newest high school program will give the Warriors a chance to see where they are at heading into the 2021 season.
Cleveland officials are continuing to work on proposed revisions to codes that would allow short-term vacation rental properties in more parts of the city, as well as set requirements and the application process for permitting.

Cleveland officials are continuing to work on proposed revisions to codes that would allow short-term vacation rental properties in more parts of the city, as well as set requirements and the application process for permitting.

Cleveland reviews draft ordinance for regulating short-term rental properties

Cleveland officials are continuing to work on proposed revisions to codes that would allow short-term vacation rental properties in more parts of the city, as well as set requirements and the application process for permitting.
The school resource officers for the upcoming year are Jason Davis, Jess Edwards, Alicia Hopper, and Chris Casey. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

The school resource officers for the upcoming year are Jason Davis, Jess Edwards, Alicia Hopper, and Chris Casey. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Meet the school resource officers

The upcoming school year is bringing some new, and returning, faces to White County campuses as school resource officers (SRO). This year, all SROs are White County Sheriff’s Office deputies and will be covering all six of the system’s schools.
White County Middle School’s Dawn Powell runs through a lineup of fellow teachers on her way to celebrate with WCMS Principal Nara Allen during festivities a the school system’s back to school pep rally Aug. 2. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County Middle School’s Dawn Powell runs through a lineup of fellow teachers on her way to celebrate with WCMS Principal Nara Allen during festivities a the school system’s back to school pep rally Aug. 2. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

White County schools to welcome more than 4,100 students Friday

It’s that time. Classes are scheduled to resume Friday, Aug. 6, for 4,123 White County School System students.
White County Board of Education Chair Missy Jarrard spoke at a July 29 meeting to say Critical Race Theory is not taught in the school system. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

White County Board of Education Chair Missy Jarrard spoke at a July 29 meeting to say Critical Race Theory is not taught in the school system. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

BOE members: Critical Race Theory not part of curriculum

White County Board of Education members pushed back last week against allegations that a critical race theory agenda is being promoted in schools.
The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting.

The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting.

Helen raises police base pay by 10%

The Helen City Commission unanimously approved a 10% pay raise for city police officers, effective immediately, at a July 30 meeting. Commissioner Steve Fowler had expressed concern during a July 20 meeting about the police department being short-staffed.
WCHS seniors, from left, Annika Vandiver, Reagan Dunagan, and Liana O'Kelly have some fun during a photo session. The senior trio will lead the softball squad this fall as they chase a Region 7-AAA title and a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

WCHS seniors, from left, Annika Vandiver, Reagan Dunagan, and Liana O'Kelly have some fun during a photo session. The senior trio will lead the softball squad this fall as they chase a Region 7-AAA title and a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Talented roster fuels Lady Warriors' state playoff aspirations

For the past two months, the White County High School softball team has put in a lot of time on the field and the weight room getting ready for the 2021 season. Now it's time to reap the rewards of all the summer work.
Jose Herrera

Jose Herrera

Herrera joins TMU men's soccer staff

Truett McConnell University is bring back one of it's former players to be part of the men's soccer coaching staff. Jose Herrera was named an assistant coach earlier this month to work along side head coach Scott Borchers.
Offensive tackle JD Trowell, an All-Region pick last season, works during a team drill Tuesday at the Warriors' second acclimation practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Offensive tackle JD Trowell, an All-Region pick last season, works during a team drill Tuesday at the Warriors' second acclimation practice session. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Warriors finish up acclimation phase; set for fall practice

The White County Warriors are working their way through a series of five acclimation practice sessions this week, another step toward kicking the 2021 season off next month.