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The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. (File photo)

The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. (File photo)

Child Safety Seat checks scheduled

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
The Cleveland Police Department has scheduled a series of child safety seat check events for June and July. The public is invited to visit the CPD to have personnel inspect and advise about correct safety seat sizes for children and ensure that units are properly secured.
The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate Friday, May 28, at 9 p.m.

The White County High School Class of 2021 is set to graduate Friday, May 28, at 9 p.m.

Friday's WCHS graduation delayed an hour due to weather

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
The start of White County High School's graduation May 28 has been delayed an hour due to impending inclement weather, according to a Friday afternoon announcement. The event will now begin at 9 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled 8 p.m. Stadium gates will open at 7 p.m.

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TMU offers summer sports camps

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
After Covid shut down summer youth spots camps last year, the Truett McConnell sports camps will be back up and running beginning in June. Softball The TMU Softball Prospect Camp will be held Friday, June 4, at the softball complex.
Sharod Cobb will compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the NAIA National Championships this week in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

Sharod Cobb will compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the NAIA National Championships this week in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Photos/TMU Athletics)

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Truett track athletes earn spots in NAIA national meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The NAIA Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships kicked off Wednesday in Gulf Shores, Ala., and five Truett McConnell student-athletes were part of the field.
Caroline Craig won a state title during her prep career at WCHS. (Photo/UGA Sports-Tony Walsh)

Caroline Craig won a state title during her prep career at WCHS. (Photo/UGA Sports-Tony Walsh)

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Craig honored for community work

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
White County High School graduate Caroline Craig has been named to the SEC Community Service team for women's golf. Craig is active with community service projects both in Athens and in White County.
TMU's Kiley Blackburn had posted a team-best 75 Tuesday during the first round of the NAIA tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU's Kiley Blackburn had posted a team-best 75 Tuesday during the first round of the NAIA tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Lady Bears in Top 20 after first round of NAIA golf tournament

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Truett McConnell women's golf team is wrapping up the 2021 season in Oklahoma City this week, competing in the NAIA National Championships for the first time in program history.
TMU freshman Nate Thornton posted rounds of 74 and 77 at the national tourney. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU freshman Nate Thornton posted rounds of 74 and 77 at the national tourney. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears finish season at NAIA golf tournament

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Truett McConnell men's golf team wrapped up the 2021 season with a trip to the NAIA National Championships last week in Silvis, Illinois. The Bears finished 22nd after two rounds of play, and missed making the cut for the final two rounds of the tournament by seven strokes.
Cohen Cantrell, left, and Hayden Gensler were part of the Warriors' soccer team that claimed the program's first region title. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Cohen Cantrell, left, and Hayden Gensler were part of the Warriors' soccer team that claimed the program's first region title. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WCHS finishes 12th in GADA Cup

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The White County High School athletic program just wrapped up one of the best years in school history, finishing 12th in the Class AAA Director's Cup competition.
The Hayloft Restaurant and Bar will not appeal a recent citation from the city of Helen, though the owner says the establishment isn’t “out of control” and notes new operational procedures have already been implemented.

The Hayloft Restaurant and Bar will not appeal a recent citation from the city of Helen, though the owner says the establishment isn’t “out of control” and notes new operational procedures have already been implemented.

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Helen business doesn’t plan to appeal city’s citation; owner responds to officials’ claims

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Hayloft Restaurant and Bar will not appeal a recent citation from the city of Helen, though the owner says the establishment isn’t “out of control” and notes new operational procedures have already been implemented.