Area Happenings
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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Connecting trails for the future
Spring is just around the corner and people are looking for ways to get more active with warmer weather on the horizon. The Three Corners Trail Committee is working to provide more cohesive trail...
View ArticleEstep hears plea agreements
Judge Robert Estep heard several plea agreements recently, during Claiborne Sessions Court. Rachel Rae Blankenship, 21, charged with attempted forgery, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days confinement....
View ArticleSome refunds delayed as IRS battle against fraud intensifies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service’s battle against fraud and identity theft is intensifying as the tax filing season opens, and some of the neediest taxpayers are getting caught in the...
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How about a good Lincoln book for winter reading?
We are into February, a short month with long nights and cold weather, a good time for a good book. How about an Abraham Lincoln book to relate to the observance of his birthday this month? There are...
View ArticleSexton processes criminal plea agreements
Judge Shayne Sexton processed several plea agreements last week, during hearings in Claiborne County Criminal Court. Danny Runions, 58, charged with one count each of assault and felony evading arrest,...
View ArticleCancer: Thriving and Surviving workshop
Cancer can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in individuals diagnosed with the disease and their caregivers. Cancer patients and survivors must deal not only with their disease, but also with...
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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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Staples to speak at LMU
The Lincoln Memorial University Department of Multicultural Student Services and Black Student Union will welcome Ambassador George Staples for a lecture to celebrate Black History Month at 1 p.m. on...
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LMU Organic Community Garden to host meet & greet
The Lincoln Memorial University Community Organic Garden in Harrogate will open the spring growing season later this month with a “Meet and Greet” session for new members at 6 p.m. on Feb. 20. The...
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Men charged with kidnapping
An ongoing investigation recently led to several felony arrests, including charges for kidnapping and trafficking of a person for a commercial sex act, according to a news release from the Claiborne...
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From the archives…
This photo and article was in the April 22, 1987 issue of the Claiborne Progress. It told of a lost community, Combs. This photo and article was in the April 22, 1987 issue of the Claiborne Progress....
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Thornsbury joins Medical Center Clinic
Max Money and all of the Medical Center Clinic staff are proud to be welcoming a new provider, Angela Thornsbury, who is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Thornsbury has been a resident of...
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Making a pretty pastime
Crocheting is becoming one of the many lost mountain arts; however New Tazewell resident Susan Grana is helping to keep the tradition alive by making afghans, toys and doilies. Her story is as unique...
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Recently at Claiborne High School we held our ninth annual Pink Out for Black event. Special guests included Miss Tennessee 2016, Miss Food City 2016 and Tracy Love. Donations of $2,500 were given to...
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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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Celebrating 70 years together
Mr. and Mrs. Tip Venable celebrated their 70th anniversary with their family: Daughters Jo-Ann Bunch and Mary Lou Mallicoat; grandchildren Charles Tipton Bunch and Jo-Anna and Mitch Burke;...
View ArticleContribute to anniversary issues
Happy anniversary to us! This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Claiborne Progress! To commemorate our anniversary, we are having a year-long celebration. We will include historical stories and...
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Raising relatives
Those who suddenly find themselves caring for a grandchild or other school-aged relative may find assistance through the Relative Caregiver Program. Funded via a grant through the Department of...
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