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Rhea, Meigs Counties Say TVA is Ruining Tourism
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:14:36 -0800
TVA spent millions cleaning up an ask spill in Roane county Tennessee and downstream into Meigs and Rhea counties. Now the agency is being accused of shutting down recreation facilities on Watts Bat Lake. County officials are complaining that it will destroy their tourism industry. Watts Bar Lake has been a lure for campers, fisherman and boating for years. At one time there were a half dozen ...
Marion and Roane counties get piece of Tennessee motor oil collection funds
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:09:30 -0800
Marion and Roane counties got a piece of almost $190,000 in collection grants to establish, upgrade and expand used motor oil collection centers in 15 communities across Tennessee, according to a release from Gov. Bill Haslam’s office.
Roane County Sheriff opens up about son's pill addiction
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:15:37 -0800
Fighting the prescription pill epidemic is a priority for Tennessee lawmakers and law enforcement. "I think it touches every family, one way or another," said Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton.
County Leaders Voice Frustration With TVA
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:07:20 -0800
Rhea and Meigs County leaders are angry with Tennessee Valley Authority. They say the company is destroying recreation areas and Watts Bar Lake. NewsChannel 9 was there when county mayors spoke out at TVA's board meeting Thursday morning.
Roane County company makes cement storm shelters
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:40:29 -0800
Recent tornados in Alabama have East Tennesseans wondering what they can do to survive one. A company in Roane County has been building storm shelters for a decade.
Loudon Co. CASA program could shut down
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:35:48 -0800
A program that advocates for abused and neglected children may soon have to close one of its East Tennessee branches.
Wintry mix possible in parts of East Tennessee
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:51:08 -0800
According to Chief Meteorologist Todd Howell, the biggest area of concern is in southern and western East Tennessee, including the Chattanooga area and parts of Monroe, McMinn, and southern Roane counties.
Citizens' Oversight Panel aims to be Department of Energy watchdog
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:46:45 -0800
Thirteen citizens from four counties gathered in Oak Ridge Thursday night to discuss forming a new citizens group to focus on environmental issues pertaining to the Department of Energy in East Tennessee.
Marion, Roane counties get oil collection grants
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:03:11 -0800
Marion and Roane counties received part of almost $190,000 in collection grants to establish, upgrade and expand used motor oil collection centers in 15 communities across Tennessee, according to a release from Gov. Bill Haslam's office.
Georgiana Vines: Hagerty to stump for Romney on Monday in Old City
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0800
Bill Hagerty, Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, will speak at a regional event 5-7 p.m. today for supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at Boyd's Jig & Reel in the Old City.