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  • Another delay in murder trial

    Criminal Court Judge Eugene Eblen has control over a lot of things.
    Unfortunately for those who hoped to see Ralph O’Neal tried for murder next week, the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts isn’t one of them.

    Eblen allowed O’Neal’s state-paid defense to hire an expert witness in the case, but the decision still had to go through the Administrative Office of the Courts for approval, which means another delay.

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  • Hospitalized judge to be back

    Roane County General Sessions Court Judge Dennis Humphrey was in good spirits Tuesday, despite being in the hospital.
    “My legs are horribly swollen, and I can’t even walk,” said Humphrey. “But I’m on blood thinners, and I’m keeping my legs elevated.”
    Humphrey was diagnosed with substantial blood clots.
     “I’m expected to fully recover,” he said.
    Humphrey said it was a kidney problem that originally landed him in the hospital.

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  • Father/son rape case date set for March 10

    STAFF REPORTS
    The father and son accused of raping two teenage sisters waived arraignment in Roane County Criminal Court on Monday. A status hearing is set March 10, 2014.
    George William Miles Sr., also known as Will, faces six counts of statutory rape by an authority figure. His son, George William Miles Jr., faces six counts of aggravated statutory rape. The alleged crimes occurred between Jan. 1, 2011, and June 30, 2013.
    Kingston Police Chief Jim Washam said the victims videotaped one of the episodes, and the evidence was taken to police.  

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  • Airport work to begin soon

    T-hangar building construction at the Rockwood Municipal Airport may start in mid-winter next year.
    “Hopefully, we’ll get the concrete slabs poured before Christmas,” said Councilwoman Peggy Evans, a staunch advocate for the municipal-owned airport she says can be an economic boon for the city.
    Evans said if all goes well, actual construction can start in February, and in no time they can rent the buildings for airplanes and other storage.
    “Hopefully, if we can keep this going, it will be self-supporting,” Evans said.

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  • Relive the past at Fort Loudoun State Park

    Fort Loudoun State Historic Park will come back to life on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, as the park hosts Garrison Weekend, the park’s annual two-day history re-enactment.
    The event is free and open to the public, with educational opportunities and family-friendly activities being offered at 10 a.m. each day, ending at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
    A “roll call” summoning re-enactment soldiers to their posts, just as it would have been done 250 years ago, signals the beginning of the living history weekend.

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  • TVA touts Windrock turbines

    Wind power is an important part of power generation for TVA.
    In fact, officials say, wind is responsible for much of the renewable energy in the federal agency’s Green Power Switch program, which allows customers to purchase a block of renewable energy each month for $4.

    TVA recently conducted tours of its wind farm outside Oliver Springs to emphasize how important the program is to the region.

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  • KINGSTON: Fort complex evolving

     

    The sound of hammers rang out at Fort Southwest Point under picture-perfect skies last week.

    At the officers barracks, Kingston parks employee Ken Inmon and volunteer David Sizemore worked to repair leaks in the porch roof, tearing away old cedar shake shingles and nailing down replacements.

    At the leather and tack shop, volunteers Dan Harp and Charles Armstrong worked on new construction — mortar and block to create the foundation for a chimney.

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  • WELCOME HOME, SETH!
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  • Prove it to us

    A resolution questioning Roane County’s status as the 14th wealthiest school system in the state got unanimous support at last week’s county commission meeting.
    All 15 commissioners voted for it.
    A copy will be forwarded to the Tennessee Board of Education, state Sen. Ken Yager and state Reps. Kent Calfee and Ron Travis.
    “Do you think we are the 14th wealthiest in the state, and if so, prove it to us,” County Executive Ron Woody said.

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  • Grill & Pub manslaughter trial delayed

    Eric Gallaher’s November trial has been postponed to next March.
    Gallaher is charged in Roane County Criminal Court with voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault-bodily injury in David Harvey’s death.
    Harvey, 46, was found dead outside the Grill & Pub on July 23, 2011. Gallaher, 33, allegedly punched Harvey over a minor fender bender in the parking lot.
    Gallaher is represented by Harriman attorney Donice Butler. She said Gallaher maintains his innocence.

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