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Former Clinton High School AD leaves Anderson County Schools following player eligibility and grade-fixing scandal
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Clinton High School's former athletics director, Nate Martin, voluntarily stepped down from his new position and is no longer with Anderson County Schools, according to the district. Martin previously was an athletic director for football at the high school. Clinton High School named Josh Reid...
Silk flowers stolen from graves becoming ‘widespread problem’ in Anderson County, florist says
Thieves have been stealing silk flowers from gravestones at cemeteries in Anderson County. A flower shop owner shared silk arrangements that had been stolen from all four cemeteries in the county leaving families heartbroken.
Anderson County Commission honors Judge Tim Elrod for interim service at Juvenile Court
Anderson County Commission recently recognized Timothy G. Elrod and declared “Judge Timothy Grant Elrod Day” for his service as Interim Juvenile Court Judge during the past nine months while Judge Brian Hunt was deployed overseas. Circuit Court Clerk Rex Lynch presented a resolution by the commission May 20....
Letter: Urge Fleischmann to support full slate of bills to fund Alzheimer's battle
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. Did you know that nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, including more than 129,000 Tennesseans? As an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer advocate, it is my honor to raise my voice on their behalf. I am no stranger to this...
Another Administrator Leaves Anderson County School System over Grade Changing Scandal
Clinton High School Athletic Director Nate Martin has stepped down and left Anderson County Schools. In an email Nate Martin Wrote ““When this rolls downhill, I am going to lose my job but this is not fair. Our school is in the middle of a grade changing scandal that is about to hit national news. This student’s.
Oak Ridge High graduate gets $500 scholarship from Anderson County Commission
Oak Ridge High School graduate Dakota Forelle, left, attended a recent Anderson County Board of Commissioners meeting where she received a $500 scholarship from the commissioners. County Commissioner Aaron Wells, also an ORHS graduate, presented the award to Forelle. Daylen Cole from Anderson County High School, and Anastasia Fulton from...
Chestnut Ridge Landfill traffic temporarily rerouted
A route change at Chestnut Ridge Landfill will continue for up to two months as contractors repave the landfill’s entrance roads and parking area, according to information provided to Anderson County by Waste Management Inc. The repaving project will require anyone using the landfill to loop all the way...
Anderson County Young Republicans
The Anderson County Young Republicans are having a meeting Tuesday, July 2nd from 6:00-8:00 at. Oak Ridge Alliance Church. State Representative John Ragan and Rick Scarbrough for State Representative have been invited to come and introduce themselves. This meeting is open to the public, and I hope to see y’all there!
Anderson County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Anderson County listed for $422,450 in May, up 8.7% from the previous month's $388,725, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 8.5% from $389,250. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
$500 scholarship
Oak Ridge High School senior Dakota Forelle attended a recent Anderson. County Board of Commissioners meeting where she received a $500 scholarship. from the Commissioners. Daylen Cole from Anderson County High School, and. Anastasia Fulton from Clinton High School also received scholarships this year. Each year, Anderson County Commissioners provide...
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