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Traffic flow is expected to shift to the newly constructed portion of Hulsey Road next week. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Traffic flow is expected to shift to the newly constructed portion of Hulsey Road next week. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Traffic flow to shift for bypass work

News Staff
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The traffic flow on Hulsey Road in Cleveland is expected to shift next week to newly constructed lanes as work continues on Phase 3 of the Appalachian Parkway.
Senior Hayden Gensler has scored a school record 27 goals this season for the Warriors. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Senior Hayden Gensler has scored a school record 27 goals this season for the Warriors. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Gensler leads Warriors to big win over over Bluff

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 18, 2021
With the White County boy's soccer in a 2-0 hole to Cherokee Bluff midway through the second half of a Region 7-AAA soccer matchup last Friday night in Oakwood, senior Hayden Gensler came up with one of the top performances in program history to propel the Warriors to a 4-3 comeback win.
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Timothy Lott

One arrested after hitting and fleeing from officer

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
One person has been arrested after hitting an officer with his vehicle and fleeing the scene. According to Cleveland Police Department Chief Jeff Shoemaker, at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, a CPD officer conducted a traffic on U.S. 129 on a vehicle for an equipment violation.
This map from the city shows where the paving will take place next week. (Photo courtesy of City of Helen)

This map from the city shows where the paving will take place next week. (Photo courtesy of City of Helen)

Helen to pave roads starting March 15

News Staff
Friday, March 12, 2021
The City of Helen is going to be working on Edelweiss Strasse and Chattahoochee Strasse next week.
Authorities are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian on Thursday, March 11 at the intersection of Hulsey Road and NOK Drive around 11:20 p.m.

Authorities are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian on Thursday, March 11 at the intersection of Hulsey Road and NOK Drive around 11:20 p.m.

WCSO investigating Thursday hit-and-run involving pedestrian

Stephanie Hill
Friday, March 12, 2021
Authorities are investigating a report of a hit-and-run with a pedestrian on Hulsey Road near NOK Drive around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 11.
Crews respond to house fire on Helen Highway Thursday afternoon

Crews respond to house fire on Helen Highway Thursday afternoon

Crews respond to house fire on Helen Highway Thursday afternoon

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Firefighters responded to a fire late Thursday afternoon at a home in the 4000 block of Helen Highway, near Yonah Mountain Road. According to White County Public Safety Director David Murphy, when fire personnel arrived on scene they discovered the structure was about 50% involved.
White County's Eamonn O'Bryant won the 800-meter race. (Photos/Mark Turner)

White County's Eamonn O'Bryant won the 800-meter race. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WCHS competes at Eagle Invitational

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 11, 2021
by Mark Turner White County News   White County's first foray in a big track meet this spring came last Saturday in Commerce, as the Warrior squads competed in the Eagle Invitational at East Jackson High School.
Madison Hunter, left, Leah Alexander, Ada Smith, LaRue Campbell, and Aubrey Dowdy share a hug after the 10-0 win over East Jackson. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Madison Hunter, left, Leah Alexander, Ada Smith, LaRue Campbell, and Aubrey Dowdy share a hug after the 10-0 win over East Jackson. (Photos/Mark Turner)

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WC's state-ranked soccer teams sweep East Jackson

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 11, 2021
The White County soccer teams took a break from the Region 7-AAA schedule over the past few days to play a pair of non-region games with East Jackson and Lakeview Academy. Both Warrior squads continue to hold high spots in the latest Class AAA state rankings. The Lady Warriors are now ranked No.