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Today's News

  • Going With the Flo: We must recognize God’s hand in history and schools

    By Flo Charles

    One of the most important elements to the longevity of any nation is the educational system.

    The Founders believed schools and educational systems were a proper means to encourage that “religion, morality and knowledge” were necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind.

    Benjamin Rush (1745-1813), a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence, was the leading educator in America and called the Father of Education under the Constitution.

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  • A View From Lick Skillet: Mourn not circus’s demise, we still have a full time clown

    Gentle reader, we must this week beg your indulgence for any shortcomings in this production.

    This plea is occasioned by the old curmudgeon’s having fallen victim to another of the frailties that too often beset those of a certain age. In this case it is our teeth that have decided to give up the ghost and malfunction to a faretheewell.

    Adequate ingestion of nourishment is difficult, if not well-nigh impossible with two broken teeth, thus we have placed our self in the capable hands of Dr. Walmsley for the installation of a ‘’bridge.”

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  • Police: Man busted nose of ex’s friend

    A Roane County man turned himself into the Roane County Jail after a warrant was issued for aggravated assault last month.

    Eric Aaron Bell, 27, is accused of striking victim Joseph A. Conrad at the 141 Cedar Brook Lane, the home of Tara Scott.

    “Mr. Conrad stated that shortly after his arrival a male subject previously known as Eric Bell came to the residence, who is a former boyfriend of Tara Scott,” reported Deputy Seth Hammons.

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  • Hosta details galore at next Lunch & Learn

    Fred Anderson of the East Tennessee Hosta Society will lead a session on hostas during the next Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series.

    The series will begin at noon Saturday in the Roane County University of Tennessee Extension Office.

    The office is at 3074 Roane State Hwy., Midtown.

    Participants are asked to bring a brown bag lunch or snack to enjoy while they listen to the presentation.

    This free monthly event is presented by the Master Gardeners of Roane County.

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  • Support for victims of sexual abuse

    Avalon Center’s support group for victims of sexual abuse will meet in monthly session at 1 p.m. April 17.

    Call 931-456-0747 for location and more information.

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  • Historical group gives to one of Harriman’s most historic landmarks

    Harriman Public Library will be making some improvements, thanks to a $5,000 gift by the Harriman Cornstalk Heights Historical Community Organization.

    Chairwoman Alyse Porter said the grants are possible through money they raised by a variety of events, such as the Hauntings of Harriman.

    “Because of those successful events, because of the support of the community and our programs we are able to make this donation,” Porter said.

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  • Crash kills Roane teen

    A Wednesday crash on Firetower Road claimed the life of a Rockwood teenager.

    The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated.

    According to the report, Ryan A. White was a passenger in a 2004 GMC.

    The crash happened on Firetower Road around noon.

    “Vehicle 1 (the GMC) ran off the right side of the roadway and over-corrected, then ran off the left side of the roadway and impacted a dirt embankment,” the THP report said. “Vehicle 1 then overturned coming to a final uncontrolled rest on its top.”

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  • Not too cold for Dixie
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  • Raiders earn all-conference honors

    By Bob Fowler

    for the Roane County News

    Three members of the Roane State Raiders basketball team and one Lady Raider have been named to the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association’s second team All-Conference.

    Raiders named to the squad were William Johnson, DeMierre Black and Garrett Crandell.

    Lady Raider Amberlee Zeller was also an All-Conference designee.

    Coach Randy Nesbit said Johnson averaged 14.5 points and four rebounds per game during the season and led the team in blocked shots.

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  • Lady Raiders honored for play

    By Bob Fowler

    for the Roane County News

    Members of Roane State women’s basketball coach Monica Boles’ squad were honored for their runner-up finish in the annual TCCAA and Region VII tournament last month.

    The Lady Raiders came together at “just the right time,” Boles said, and defeated three other squads in the tourney, held in Chattanooga, only to lose the championship game in a heartbreaking nail-biter.

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