2019-08-29

Paper 8-29-19

Mountaineer hospitality, a poem and some golf

A Roane County resident had a chance encounter with some folks who have pretty high connections in the football program at West Virginia University.

Raiders open with Autumn Classic meet

The first cross country meet of the season Saturday resulted in a 16th place finish for Roane County in the 5K Autumn Classic at St. Marys.

RCHS, Blue Devils meet in 2019 opener

Two teams expecting to be better in 2019 will collide Friday in Pleasants County.

Roane spikers set for season

New Roane County High volleyball coach Alli Parski wants her players to be more than teammates.

Two genders

Simple truth revolutionary idea for liberals

A candidate for governor in a Southern state made news recently for a startling pronouncement.

The morning coffee crowd

They have become like nomads, a people wandering about in search of a land to call their own.

Demo program may start in September

Demolition of unsafe and eyesore structures through a National Guard program could begin by early next month.

Amendments to substitute policy approved

The Roane Board of Education is making changes to a policy regarding substitute teachers after some subs were concerned they could be fired for not accepting calls to work.

Board will make second pitch for new middle school

The Roane Board of Education will try a second time to get state funding to build a new Spencer Middle School.