LMU-DCOM announces residency placements
Approximately 82 percent of the members of the graduating class at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Class of 2016 will enter their first year of residency...
View Article4-H hands for larger service
There are a variety of hands on activities associated with 4-H. One of the most rewarding areas 4-H is involved in is positive acts of citizenship. The most recent was the planting of trees by local...
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The easy way to attract goldfinch
If you enjoy watching birds at a backyard feeder, you are no doubt familiar with the American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis). The males have put on their bright yellow coats and are impressive when...
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VFW holds annual fish fry
Courtesy photo The local VFW Post #8779 recently held its annual fish fry, with all proceeds going to the Christmas Angel program. From left, Diana White, Sylvia Honeycutt, Georgia Pearson, Judy...
View ArticleTBI achieves prestigious polygraph accreditation
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced its Polygraph Unit has been awarded accreditation through a national board, Polygraph Law Enforcement Accreditation (PLEA). The process, which...
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Take me to the river
Ninety-four competitors in 82 kayaks and canoes spent last Saturday paddling the near-pristine waters of the Powell River as they glided along some 12 miles of winding waterway from the start point at...
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Library gears up for fun
Your public libraries are no longer the stuffy variety of bygone days. Today, parents and kids can find plenty to stretch the mind while entertaining the soul. The Claiborne County Library is gearing...
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DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a full listing of local governmental meetings:...
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LMU: Portions of Harrogate City Park to reopen
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will reopen portions of Harrogate City Park on May 7. Some areas will have limited access as several construction projects continue on the grounds. Areas where access...
View ArticleUnwanted pill drop-off event this Saturday across Tennessee
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joins the Drug Enforcement Administration for a program this Saturday that gives Tennesseans a chance to rid their homes of potentially dangerous...
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Statewide testing contract terminated
Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced this week the department will terminate its statewide testing contract with Measurement Inc., effective immediately. While high school testing...
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LMU concert band, jazz ensemble to perform in concert
The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. James McAllister, professor of music, will perform in concert on Sunday in the Sam and Sue Mars...
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Bee Friends to hold workshop
Today’s dinner table would be nearly bare without the industrious work of the honey bee, whose untiring mission in life provides more than that sticky, delicious by-product. The honey bee is largely...
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Public Records
The following public records are the only public records that have been made available to the Claiborne Progress. If you feel that there has been an omission or other error, please contact the...
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Claiborne County Extension offers agriculture education, assistance
The Claiborne County Extension Office, located in a small space next to the Claiborne County Courthouse in Tazewell, is well-known but sometimes under-utilized. Extension provides education and...
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The family farm: A new generation takes over
A family farm for 97 years, the Fugate Farm in Tazewell is seeing new life while another generation works on it full time. Whitt Shuford’s great-grandparents purchased the acreage years ago, he said,...
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Agriculture in Claiborne County – the early years
Claiborne County was established on Oct. 29, 1801, and from its beginning agriculture has been a major part of the county’s economy. Of the approximately 442 square miles that makes up the county, 432...
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Leaders, future leaders recognize agriculture importance
Leadership Claiborne is an organization that falls under the umbrella of the Claiborne Economic Partnership. The program began in 1998 to satisfy Three Star requirements and to promote the following:...
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LMU-CVM releases 2015 State of Animal Health in Appalachia
The Center for Animal Health in Appalachia (CAHA) held its first national conference at Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center in Lee...
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