Gabriel Edmunds

A small group at­tended last week’s community meeting at Fort Blackmore Center of Excellence to learn more about a proposed small-scale solar farm under development in the Rye Cove area. Representatives from New Leaf Energy led the meeting last Wednes­day at the school and invited neighboring res­idents to view the pro­posal, address concerns and ask questions about the proposed project. […]

In their win-or-go- home battle for third seed heading into the Region 1D Tournament, the Rye Cove Lady Ea­gles took on the Twin Springs Lady Titans for the final time of the season in the con­solation match of the Cumberland District Tournament. For the first time this season, the Titans overcame the odds to claim the 25-23, 25-23, 26-28, 22-25, […]

The Scott County School Board met last Thursday for their regularly scheduled meeting where they made major changes to the 2024-25 calendar to make up for lost days due to Hurricane Helene’s storms. The board, which usually meets on the first Tuesday of every month, changed their meeting to Thursday to avoid Election Day. They met at 6:30 p.m. at […]

The Weber City Town Council agreed to use their remaining COVID funds and dipped into their reserve fund to pay for street and drainage repairs at last week’s regular monthly meeting. The council met Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the town hall and included Mayor Justin Addington, council members - Eileen Deckard, Jeff Flanary, Teresa Tilson, Wendell Tipton […]

The Gate City Town Council met at their regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday where they approved a contract for their Water Street Community Park project, chose a grand marshal for the upcoming Christmas parade and announced the retirement of their public works director. The council met Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gate City Town Hall and included Mayor […]

Rye Cove claimed seventh place in the Powell Valley National Bank Tip-Off Classic with a 62-50 win Saturday over Pike County Central, Ky. Jalynn Rogers (23 points) and Naquila Harless (19 points) combined for 42 points to lead the team to victory. The Lady Eagles came up short in Friday’s game against Letcher County, Ky. as the Lady Cougars edged […]

At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Scott County School Board, the board approved a new middle school mental health curriculum, adjusted the substitute teacher’s pay scale and added additional coaches for the upcoming spring sports season. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Scott County Career and Technical Center, those present included Superintendent John Ferguson, Assistant Superintendent […]

Twin Springs only played six players in Saturday’s third-place game of the Powell Valley National Bank Tip- Off Classic at U.Va.- Wise. But it was all they needed as the Lady Titans knocked off defending VHSL Class 1 state champion Eastside, 51- 42, to claim boasting honors. Kenzie Gillenwater led the team with 11 points, 12 rebounds, seven steals, three […]

Sgt. Cody Johnson of the Gate City Police Department was responsible for making Christmas a more joyous occasion for three residents after he rescued them from a burning house just two days before Christmas. The Gate City Police Department along with surrounding volunteer fire departments responded to a call of a structural fire on West Jackson Street in the morning […]

The Rye Cove War Eagles are finally getting some game time on the hardwood as they played their second game of the year in the opening round of the Powell Valley National Bank Holiday Classic. Due to the late start of their season, the Eagles dropped the 63-34 loss to the Shelby Valley (Ky.) Wildcats. The annual boys basketball tournament […]