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Burchett, Moore participate in Loudon County forums
The Tellico Village Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) recently hosted two candidates who Loudon County voters can vote for in the Aug. 1 primary election. U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville, and Kenneth Moore, a 17-year resident of Tellico Village who is running as a Democrat for the state House of Representatives seat in the 21st District, appeared in two separate forums held in the Yacht Club at Tellico Village on June 20. ...
Loudon County raises property tax to fund new school
To fund a $115 million building program for a new school and other projects at existing schools, the Loudon County Commission has voted for a 25 cent property tax increase. The divided vote came before a full house during a budget adoption meeting on June 24, after weeks of many residents imploring Loudon County officials not to provide funding without first conducting a study to assess its need. Plans for...
Beloved Loudon County Habitat Employee Retires
Those who know her adore her and aspire to live with her kindness and grace. After 10 and a half years serving Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, Sandi Byrd has decided to retire — leaving behind a legacy of resilience, hard work and a heart for this community. Amidst her retirement, though, she isn’t completely hanging up her hard hat just yet. With every person she meets, Sandi greets them...
An explainer for the Aug. 1 election in Loudon County
The presidential election is coming up in November, but there’s another important election happening before that. On Aug. 1, Loudon County residents will vote in federal, state, county and, for some, city races. Early voting runs from July 12 to July 27. When at the polls, voters can choose to receive a Democratic ballot, a Republican ballot, or a non-party ballot. Party ballots will include primary items along with general...
Coatings Supplier PPG to Build U.S. Plant
PITTSBURGH — PPG, the Pittsburgh-based supplier of paints and coatings for cabinet manufacturing and other industries, plans to spend $300 million to build a new plant in the U.S. and upgrade existing sites in North America, the company announced. The projects, scheduled to start this year, will span a...
“Chopped" winner David Ho heads to Arlington for K12 National Cook-Off
ARLINGTON, Va. - "Chopped" winner David Ho is heading to Arlington to participate in a kid's cooking competition. A Loudon County native, Ho will judge the K12 National Cook-Off being held at Kitchen of Purpose on Saturday, July 13 in Arlington. Celebrity chef Isabel Coss and Kitchen of Purpose director of programs Daniela Hurtado will serve alongside Ho as judges.
A 'necessary evil' for Loudon City
Loudon City Council unanimously approved a 9.07 cent property tax increase during the Monday, June 24, meeting. This increase is the fourth occurrence of its kind in 40 years. As the fiscal year begins for each of the Loudon County municipalities, difficult decisions have been made across the board — most being uncomfortable and unpopular. However, Loudon City Mayor and Interim City Manager Jeff Harris deems this increase as an...
A Letter to the Mayor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Gary Busch reportedly reached out to the county mayor with the following letter on June 18, a week before Loudon County Commission voted 6-4 for a 25 cent property tax increase to fund a $115 million building program for a new school and other projects at existing schools. According to Busch, he also sent the letter to all 10 county commissioner, hoping it might offer a “better solution for the county residents during these troubling economic times.” Dear Commissioner Buddy Bradshaw, ...
Foundation grants $12,000 to city, county teachers
The Loudon County Education Foundation has announced the 12 recipients of the 2024-2025 school year Great Idea! Grants. The nonprofit organization gave away $12,000 to support more than 3,205 students. According to a press release sent out by LCEF Executive Director Michele Lewis, The Great Idea! Grants are supported by individual and business contributions, funds raised in the community through special events by the Foundation, and funds contributed from the Johnson Family Foundation. This annual grant cycle provides teachers with funds for classroom projects to...
Push and pull: Loudon County passes $0.25 property tax increase, Lenoir City lowers its by 5%
LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. — After a heated few weeks in Loudon County Commission meetings, with well over a dozen community members speaking out against a tax levy, commissioners voted to pass a $0.25 property increase Monday. The money will be used to fund projects including school improvements and a new school building.
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