With Boots and Determination, Edwards Guides Jets Bowling
For Cumberland County Jets Bowler Mark Edwards, his bowling shoes take on an extra lift this season. Edwards said he first noticed there was a problem at nine years old. Edwards went to go to his pediatrician after noticing his knee was hurting. Edwards was diagnosed with osteochrondosis, a group of bone and cartilage disorders […]
Ms. Senior Cumberland County Holding Veteran Fundraiser
The Ms. Senior Cumberland County organization raising money for homeless and needy veterans. Ms. Senior Cumberland County Representative Connie Clapper said veteran homelessness is a growing need in Cumberland County. Clapper said the money raised will go toward meal boxes that will be distributed to the veterans. Clapper said the fundraiser is a way to […]
Cumberland School Board Reviews Master Plan At Retreat
The Cumberland County School Board took a half-day retreat this week to review and discuss key items in the five year strategic plan. School Board Chair Chris King said the strategic plan is due for review, renewal, and updates every couple of years. King said things like academics, athletics, activities, and the budget were discussed […]
Week 3 HS Football Sees Games Beyond Upper Cumberland
The first week of September sees high school football enter Week 3. All Upper Cumberland teams are in action as some teams look to take the next steps. Upperman plays their home opener Thursday night against Farragut. Upperman enters 1-1 having amassed pver 700 total yards combined in their first two games. Farragut enters play […]
Young People Learn Through Annual Conservation Contest
The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District holding a stewardship poster contest for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. The District’s Lynn Carey said the annual contest allows the Conservation District a chance to reach out to young people with information about habitats and their importance. “We feel that the future for conservation itself […]
CPWA, South Cumberland Utility Make Progress On Merger
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority and South Cumberland Utility District making progress toward a potential merger. Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said officials have been in contact with utilities throughout Cumberland County. Dyer said the initial discussions with South Cumberland Utility have been positive, and the four-step process of merging is moving along. “At this […]
UC Counties Pushing For New Sources Of Revenue
Counties across the state are making a push to create more means of generating additional revenue. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said that was one of the focuses that was discussed at the Association of County Mayors’ conference this week. Foster said the revenue challenges have long been an issue. Foster said counties do not […]
Week 2 Sees Upper Cumberland Teams Traveling, Hosting
Week Two of football begins tomorrow with an early kickoff and concludes with Upper Cumberland teams squaring off. Upperman travels to the East Coast to battle Greeneville. Upperman looks for a repeat of last week, totaling over 400 yards as a team in less than three quarters against Knoxville Webb. Greeneville shut out Morristown West […]
Cumberland County High School FFA Honored Nationally
The Cumberland County High School FFA chapter honored as a national three-star chapter, the highest ranking in the chapter award program. FFA Supervisor Jason Atkinson said the award did not come without hard work. Only 20 schools in the state were eligible for three-star status. Atkinson said he thinks the chapter’s planning was a priority […]
Fairfield Glade Hosts Putt’n With The Police, Public Invited
The community can Putt with the Police of Fairfield Glade this week, a way to introduce officers to the public. Fairfield Glade Chief of Police Kate Self said the idea came from the national Coffee with a Cop program. Self said this is an opportunity for people to ask officers questions and voice their concerns […]
