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Local youth attends annual Tennessee 4-H Congress
Abigail Ferguson, a sophomore at Claiborne High School, was among 4-H members from across Tennessee attending the 69th Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress, held March 20- 23 in Nashville. Since its beginning...
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Farm Bureau holds annual Poster and Essay Contest
The Claiborne County Farm Bureau is proud to announce the 2016 winners for the fourth grade poster contest and the seventh grade essay contest. This contest is held statewide and sponsored by the...
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TVA ‘sunset date’ calls for end to floating houses
The Claiborne Commission voted unanimously last week to ask the state legislators and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to rethink pending regulations that, if adopted this summer, would require...
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Pick Tennessee Products to support locals
Pick Tennessee Products (PTP) is a part of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, which means that it is a non-for-profit service dedicated to connecting people everywhere to Tennessee farms,...
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Ferguson, Givens to wed
Photo submitted Mark and Tammy Ferguson, of Tazewell, along with Tommy and Dedria Givens, of New Tazewell, would like to announce the marriage of their children, Rachel Samantha Ferguson and Aaron...
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Claiborne County students made DSOL dean’s list
The John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law (LMU-DSOL) recently announced the Dean’s List for the 2015 fall semester and three Claiborne County Students were among those listed. To be eligible for the Dean’s...
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______ DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. Heritage Christian Academy The Heritage Christian Academy Pre-K program is...
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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:...
View ArticleRaid at Martin’s Station, more slated for WRSP
EWING, Va. — The sixteenth annual Raid at Martin’s Station living history event highlights upcoming events at Wilderness Road State Park. Whether you’re a history buff, love nature, or are simply...
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Cosby retires, takes on new role
Pending civil court action against the Claiborne school system is not barring former Forge Ridge principal Marty Cosby from pursuing his lifetime leadership goals. Cosby announced his retirement from...
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Maj. George Gibson NSDAR learns about DNA testing
The Major George Gibson Chapter NSDAR met April 30, at the home of Joy Burchett in the Tazewell area. Thirteen members were present. Vice Regent Judy Hounshell called the meeting to order and welcomed...
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______ DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Cemetery News, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a full listing of local events:...
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Annual Boy Scout dinner held
Courtesy photo Congressman Jimmy Duncan Jr. was recently honored at the annual Boy Scout fundraising dinner, held at First Baptist Church New Tazewell. The dinner honors an outstanding leader in the...
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Sullivan wins top award
Local author Candida Sullivan is celebrating a book of the year award from the Christian Small Publishers Association. This award honors books produced by small publishers each year for outstanding...
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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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One dead after morning wreck
One person died Monday morning as the result of a wreck on U.S. Hwy. 25E. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Jason Maxey, a tractor-trailer was traveling south on 25E when a four-door Saturn...
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Locust Grove Church, schoolhouse restoration revealed
The Locust Grove Church building and schoolhouse has been a fixture in the Locust Grove area since 1936 and was in need of restoration. A concerned community member bought the property and began the...
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Annual Farm Day held
Around 500 children were able to find out a little about farm life and how local farmers help give the community goods and services recently. Once again, the Claiborne County Farm Bureau and USDA...
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Parents quiz director of schools
The Claiborne School Board spent over three hours last week handling various district issues. The bulk of the lengthy combined work session and regular board meeting was spent addressing parental...
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