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United Way of White County board members celebrating topping of the $80,000 fundraising campaign goal are, from left, Angie Jarrard, Mark Griffin, Dean Dyer, Nathan Eason, Taylor Burrell, Denise Loggins, Mary Isbell, Donald Harris and Gene White. (Photo/submitted)

United Way of White County board members celebrating topping of the $80,000 fundraising campaign goal are, from left, Angie Jarrard, Mark Griffin, Dean Dyer, Nathan Eason, Taylor Burrell, Denise Loggins, Mary Isbell, Donald Harris and Gene White. (Photo/submitted)

United Way passes campaign goal

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
The United Way of White County has topped its campaign goal of $80,000, with distribution of funding to more than a dozen local not-for-profit organizations scheduled for Feb. 23.
Randy and Pamela Summers in their royal finery. (Photo/submitted)

Randy and Pamela Summers in their royal finery. (Photo/submitted)

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Summers are Prince, Princess of Fasching celebration

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
• See the back page for a full list of Fasching events.   by Linda Erbele White County News   The Helen Chamber of Commerce announced that Randy and Pamela Summers will be the Prince and Princess for the 2023 Fasching season.
Firefighters from around the county push Engine 2 into a bay at White County Station 2. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

Firefighters from around the county push Engine 2 into a bay at White County Station 2. (Photos/Samantha Sinclair)

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Firefighters welcome new engine with traditional push

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Firefighters continued a centuries-old tradition last week as they welcomed a new engine to their fleet.
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.

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Part of the team

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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)

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Repairs start on parkway

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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)

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Mentoring program starts

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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)

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Ratigan reaches STAR status as WCHS reveals top students

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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)

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BellaBot serves personality

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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)

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Ravan joins brother, six percent as newest Eagle Scout

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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

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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.