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School District gives back
Several students and their families were treated to a special day of Christmas shopping last Tuesday, courtesy of the administrative staff of the McCreary County School District. Dubbed the McCreary County School District Educators Loving Families, or E.L.F. program, 15 students were treated to a morning of Christmas shopping at the Oneida Wal Mart…
Read MoreMiracle on 34th Street
Photo by Eugenia Jones Tourists and locals can enjoy seeing the 1947 Christmas comedy-drama film, “Miracle on 34th Street,” come to life in the window of Store 1 in downtown Stearns.
Read MoreLumber King’s Pedal Car Winner
Photo Submitted Caleb Gibson was the winner of Lumber King’s pedal car giveaway.
Read MorePost 5127 Annual Christmas Dinner
The Charles E. Moore Post 5127 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrated freedom during their annual Christmas Dinner by announcing the local youth winners of the Patriots Pen Essay and Voice of Democracy Essay contests. The winners of the 2016 Patriots Pen contest are Caroline Richmond (3rd), Jayci R. Bell (2nd), and Callie…
Read MoreVisitors Log Over 15,000 Miles in the Centennial Challenge
Oneida, Tennessee: In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial birthday, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area hosted the Centennial Challenge Celebration on Saturday, December 10, at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. To date, 125 participants had turned in their Centennial Challenge logs completing over 15,000 miles of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding,…
Read MoreContaminated Mine Drainage Remediation Project at Blue Heron to Commence January 6
Oneida, Tennessee: The National Park Service is announcing the start of a contaminated mine drainage remediation project scheduled to begin January 6, 2017. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area contains over 100 abandoned mine openings which are part of historic coal operations. Abandoned mines produced waste rock, open portals and, in some cases,…
Read MoreMuseum by Candlelight
Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary County Museum recently hosted its annual Candlelight Tour and Open House. The museum, decorated with festive Christmas decorations, provided the perfect venue for those touring to fill traditional Christmas treat bags with hard candy and fruit.
Read MoreChristmas at the Cabin
Photos by Eugenia Jones The McCreary Mountain Craft Center celebrated Christmas at the Cabin with music, crafts, demonstrations, food, and fellowship. The Center is open and has many unique crafts suitable for thoughtful gift giving.
Read MoreDick’s Sporting Goods KBA Tournament Victories
Photos Submitted The Pine Knot Intermediate School 6th and 7th Grade boys basketball teams won their respective championships in the Dick’s Sporting Goods KBA Tournament this past weekend. The 6th Grade team defeated Williamsburg 45-34 to claim the trophy, while the 7th Grade squad held off Adams Middle School for a 54-52 win. 6th…
Read MoreLetters to Santa
Our youngest readers have signed, sealed and delivered their Christmas lists to Santa. May all of their holiday wishes come true! Letters are from Pine Knot Primary and Whitley City Elementary Kindergarten – 3rd Grades Pine Knot Primary 1st Grade Teacher: H. Watters Dear Santa I have been good this yaer all I want for crismas is…
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