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Today's News

  • TVA goes with on-site ash storage for Phase 2 cleanup

    STAFF REPORTS

    Cheaper and least disruptive.

    TVA cited those factors for choosing on site disposal for the ash that’s removed in Phase 2 of the disaster cleanup.

    Phase 1, which is nearing completion, involved removing ash from the Emory River. Phase 2 includes removing ash from the embayment and closing the failed dredge cell.

    TVA said the work is expected to take almost four years and cost about $270 million.

    Three alternatives were considering for Phase 2; TVA went with the cheapest option.

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  • Harper signs with Carson-Newman

    By GOOSE LINDSAY

    Roane Newspapers

    There's never been any doubt that Oliver Springs all-state lineman Tyler Harper would play college football and Harper made it official recently as he signed scholarship papers with Division II power Carson-Newman College.

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  • Kilgore can be deposed in TVA lawsuits

    By DAMON LAWRENCE

    dlawrence@roanecounty.com

    TVA’s attempt to prevent Tom Kilgore from being deposed was unsuccessful.

    In a ruling handed down Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Bruce Guyton ruled that plaintiffs suing TVA over the fly ash catastrophe can depose Kilgore, the agency’s president and CEO.

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  • Lady Waves advance to 6th straight region title game

    By GOOSE LINDSAY

    Roane Newspapers

    After losing five seniors, including all-state pitcher Hannah Colyer, the 2010 softball season was supposed to a rebuilding one for Midway, but apparently that news hasn't reached the Lady Waves as Craig Hutchinson and Robbie Viar's ladies advanced to their sixth straight Region 2-A championship game Monday afternoon with a 9-1 victory over Oliver Springs.

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  • Senior center sought

    By CINDY SIMPSON

    csimpson@roanecounty.com

    Ann Griffin Varga is retired, and she’s looking for something to do.

    The problem: No central place exists in Roane County where she and others her age can share a pursuit of common interests and hobbies.

    Advocates for the area’s aging, however, hope to see that soon change with construction of a senior center in a central area.

    “We’re ready for it,” Varga said. “Us seniors don’t have any place to do anything in the winter.”

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  • Rocky Houston released from jail

    By DAMON LAWRENCE

    dlawrence@roanecounty.com

    Last week Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton said he expected Rocky Houston to be released from jail any day now.

    That day came Wednesday.

    "I got an order from the court today about 12:35, and he was out of here shortly after 1," Stockton said.

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  • Tigers win district title

    By GOOSE LINDSAY

    Roane Newspapers

    The Rockwood Tigers are once again the kings of District 3-A baseball.

    The Tigers claimed that status Wednesday night with a 9-4 victory over Harriman in the District 3-A Tournament championship game. Wednesday's victory was the second over the Blue Devils in a span of 24 hours as Rockwood also defeated the Blue Devils 4-3 on Tuesday to advance to the title game.

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  • Reappraisal notices hit mail

    By DAMON LAWRENCE

    dlawrence@roanecounty.com

    Roane County property owners should receive their new appraisal notices in the next few days. Property Assessor Teresa Kirkham said they will be mailed out today, May 14. In this final installment of a question-and-answer session, Kirkham discusses several topics, including her reluctance to disclose the location of the reappraisal office.

    Why do the county and cities depend so much on your office to set their budgets?

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  • Smith signs with Roane State

    By GOOSE LINDSAY

    Roane Newspapers

    When it comes to baseball, Oliver Springs senior Cruise Smith is the total package. Smith hits for power and average, steals bases, plays great defense and has a strong arm. Now Smith will take that skill set to Roane State as the shortstop/pitcher signed scholarship papers last week to play for Raiders.

    “I’m really happy,” Smith said after the signing. “I love playing baseball and I’m happy to be playing for coach Lane and Roane State.”

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  • New EPA rules could affect TVA cleanup

    By DAMON LAWRENCE

    dlawrence@roanecounty.com

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rules to regulate coal ash could impact the non-time critical phase of TVA’s disaster cleanup.     

    “How it affects what we want to do with phase 2 and closure of the cell, we’re still sifting through that,” said Craig Zeller, the EPA engineer in charge of the non-time critical cleanup.

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