White County

Bradley Greene and CJ McDonald

Bradley Greene and CJ McDonald

Contested race emerges for City Council

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 12, 2021
With candidate qualifying next week for city elections later this year, one race appears to already be forming for Cleveland,  and a Helen incumbent does not plan to seek another term. Qualifying for those elections is scheduled for Aug. 16-20. Election Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 2.
CJ McDonald

CJ McDonald

McDonald eyes future in bid for office

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 12, 2021
CJ McDonald says he plans to qualify for the Ward 4 seat on the Cleveland City Council, currently held by Bradley Greene. McDonald, 30, is a project manager for Charles Black Construction Company in Cleveland.
From left, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Kelvin King and his wife, Janelle, greet patrons at Clyde’s Table & Tavern during a July 31 visit to Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

From left, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Kelvin King and his wife, Janelle, greet patrons at Clyde’s Table & Tavern during a July 31 visit to Cleveland. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Senate GOP candidate Kelvin King visits

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, August 12, 2021
U.S. Senate hopeful Kelvin King made a recent stop in White County to speak with potential voters as part of his “Uncancel America Tour.
Seniors on the volleyball team.

Seniors on the volleyball team.

Lady Warriors reload for another playoff run

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The White County Lady Warriors did some big things on the volleyball court during the 2020 season. Starting this week, we'll find out if they can do it again this fall. The Lady Warriors tipped off the new season Tuesday by splitting a pair of games in Gainesville.
Kate Sartain will start the season behind the plate.

Kate Sartain will start the season behind the plate.

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GAME TIME

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 5, 2021
by Mark Turner White County News   I t's go time for the White County High School softball team, and make no mistake about it, the players and coaches are ready for the first pitch of the 2021 season.
Sheena Johnson, left, is TMU's new women's lacrosse head coach, while Dani Westmoreland, right, will continue to serve as an assistant coach. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Sheena Johnson, left, is TMU's new women's lacrosse head coach, while Dani Westmoreland, right, will continue to serve as an assistant coach. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU adds to atheltic department staff

News Staff
Thursday, August 5, 2021
The Truett McConnell University athletic department recently announced a change in the women's lacrosse program and a new marketing and communications director. Sheena Johnson is  the school's new women's lacrosse coach, joining current assistant Dani Westmoreland on the staff.
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)

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Warriors put on the pads; prep for scrimmage

Mark Turner
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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.

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Cleveland reviews draft ordinance for regulating short-term rental properties

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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.