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4 plead in ‘Spring Cleaning’ drug charges

Four people arrested during the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department Operation Spring Cleaning in March pleaded  in court on Monday to their charges.
Melvin Eugene Lee Jr., also known as Screw, was originally charged with six counts of sale or delivery of a schedule VI controlled substance. He pleaded guilty to sale of a schedule VI drug and casual/exchange of marijuana. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit from time served since March 25, four years supervised probation, court costs, restitution and $7,000 in fines.

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Lunar Lunacy: Does the full moon bring out the worst in people?

 Nobody can quite put a finger on it, but there’s just something different when the moon is brightest in the sky. 

A full moon occurs roughly once a month when the earth is directly between the moon and sun. It has often been blamed for strange happenings. In fact, the word “lunacy” comes from the word “lunar.”
 While empirical evidence doesn’t support theories about full moon follies, the anecdotal evidence is compelling.

PRESSING ISSUE: On the virtues of virtual school

 As Campbell County school board members debate the virtues of virtual school, we wonder why—in 2013—there isn’t already a standardized online learning option in place for our state’s students. 

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CFD to provide fire protection near industrial park

CARYVILLE — Caryville’s fire department will cover an area left unprotected after the Pinecrest Volunteer Fire Department dissolved last fall.
The Campbell County Rural Fire Service took some of the uncovered area, but asked the CFD to cover some of the homes on McGhee Lane near the industrial park. Having fire protection will lower homeowner’s insurance for the residents.
Mayor Chris Stanley said he and fire chief Eddie Hatmaker had met about the initiative, and all firemen were on-board with the decision.

Money earmarked for paving

CARYVILLE—The town of Caryville set aside nearly $68,000 for paving projects. The town had $327,489 in its general fund as of April 30.
Alderwoman Vickie Heatherly would prefer to see a loan taken out for the project instead of using money from the general fund.
“I’m all for paving all the roads that we can, but just going about getting the money a different way instead of depleting our funds. I mean, I know it’s not gonna deplete them, but it’s gonna bring them down,” she said.

Liquor license renewed

CARYVILLE—141 Wine and Spirits is certified to sell their wares for another year after a narrow vote by Caryville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
New Alderwoman Lisa Crawford and Mayor Chris Stanley abstained from voting. Alderman Mark Stanley passed on the vote. Alderpersons Allan Smith, Lloyd Lawson, Glenn Smith and Vickie Heatherly voted in favor of the measure.

Sports News 5-23-13

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May 23

Smith to compete in State Championship

Michaela Smith took fourth place in the Sectional Tournament, qualifying her for a spot in the TSSAA State Championship. The sophomore will compete at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.

 

Orange and Blue Game

Burglary call ends in vandalism, drug charge for LaFollette woman

A LaFollette woman was jailed after she reportedly destroyed the front door of a home at 200 Smith Oak Lane.
The victim told police that Kimberly Nicole Walden, 702 S. 21st Street, LaFollette, came to her home and began kicking the door and swearing at the victim, telling her to come outside, according to the report.
Walden then allegedly began striking the front door of the home with an ax.
Walden was found on Ridenour Lane where she reportedly admitted to causing the damage. She was arrested and taken to the Campbell County Jail.