Mayor Richard Martin informed Reedy Town Council at their meeting last Thursday that the town had received two grants totaling $9,000 that would go toward the purchase and installation of a mixer in the town’s water tank.
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Winners listed for County Round-up
The annual Roane County 4-H Round-up was March 9 at Camp Sheppard. Round-up provides opportunities for 4-H members to compete in public speaking, 4-H pledge and creed recitals, and visual and digital presentations. There are also people’s choice awards for writing exhibitions, photography and a cookie bake-off.
FBLA has winners at state conference
Roane County High School’s Future Business Leaders of America Chapter 59 attended the State Leadership Conference at Camp Dawson in Preston County on March 7-8.
Father may serve up to 100 years for sexual abuse
A Walton man found guilty of sexual abuse was sentenced Monday in Roane Circuit Court to 50 to 100 years in prison.
City budget looks familiar
It didn’t take long to approve a $1.5 million budget for the city of Spencer.
Improvement projects scheduled
Improvements to parks, trails, the community building and pool should be coming soon.
Early outs may be out for next school year
Students in Roane County Schools may get a full day off next year for faculty senate meetings, instead of being released two hours early.
EDA keeping OVP lease terms secret
The Roane County Economic Development Authority is remaining silent on how much money it is receiving from OVP Health to lease the Traders Building.
County still pursuing 911/EMS center site
The county is still pursuing school board property that has been identified as the possible location for a combined 911/EMS center.
All it’s cracked up to be
RCHS students explore poultry production at international expoFour students at Roane County High School recently got a chance to see the world of food production up close thanks to FFA.