First results of marina inspections posted
It’s summer and boating season, and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) has announced that results of the public marina and dock inspection program have been posted to the department’s...
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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...
View ArticlePossession indictments passed down
The Bell County Grand Jury recently returned numerous possession indictments set to be heard in court on July 18. Kelly M. Lewis, 42, of Tazewell, was included in the indictments. She was indicted on...
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National migraine and headache awareness month
Tennova Healthcare is marking National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month by helping East Tennesseans distinguish between a migraine headache and the more common tension headache. Recognizing the...
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WLTF Pageant winners
The annual White Lightning Trail Festival Pageant was held in June and several winners were chosen. Photos courtesy of the Claiborne Economic Partnership. .neFileBlock { margin-bottom: 20px; }...
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RNC: Ohio delegation overjoyed by ‘Down Under’ speech
The Ohio delegation to the Republican National Convention received a visit from “Down Under” during its kickoff breakfast Monday. Australian Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey was among the...
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Man missing since June found
The body of a missing Claiborne County man has been found. Eugene J. Elmore, 78, also known as “Jack,” was last seen June 13 in the Midway community, according to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office....
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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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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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Outdoor skit for kids highlights WRSP July programs
EWING, Va. — A first of its kind outdoor nature skit for kids, Tall Tree Tales, on July 23 at 7 p., highlights the second half of July’s slate of upcoming programs and events at Wilderness Road State...
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Military supports local law enforcement
Two local members of the military recently expressed their gratitude to local law enforcement. U.S. Marine Corps representatives Cody Evans and Ty Gibbs served local law enforcement a luncheon July 14...
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SMiles providing transportation
A new program is being implemented in Claiborne County that will help senior citizens with transportation. SMiles (Senior Smiles) of Claiborne County is a program designed to provide residents 60 years...
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A meeting of the minds
The “invisible industry” that is tourism is getting a serious leg-up locally via the creation of the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association (CGRTA), whose goal is to ensure that more tourism dollars...
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Wreck ends chase
There was a large police presence in Harrogate Tuesday evening after two men led law enforcement on a chase that began in Middlesboro and ended on Providence Road. According to witnesses and Claiborne...
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Local land certified as Stewardship Forest
Curtis Rosenbalm is a fourth generation owner of a 250-acre farm in Claiborne County that has been in his family over 100 years. Most of the property is forested, and has been well managed to provide...
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Goode graduates as THP trooper
After serving over a decade with various police agencies in his hometown of Claiborne County, one police officer’s dream of becoming a state trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol has become a...
View ArticleEstep processes plea agreements
Judge Robert Estep processed several plea agreements recently during hearings in Claiborne Sessions Court. Dennis Evans, 47, charged with driving under the influence (second offense), was sentenced to...
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Murder investigation in Pineville
Kentucky State Police Det. Bryan Johnson has opened a murder case after a man was shot in the Pineville area of Bell County on Saturday. According to a press release from KSP Public Affairs Officer...
View ArticletnAchieves promoting deadline
TnAchieves, the partnering organization that administers Tennessee Promise in 85 counties, seeks to promote the .ust 1, 2016 deadline for students wishing to remain Tennessee Promise eligible....
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