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  • High school sports participation increases for 24th straight year

     

    Participation in high school sports increased for the 24th consecutive year in 2012-13 and passed the 7.7 million mark for the first time, according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

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  • Cherokee tops Rockwood for 4-0 start

     

    Two fourth quarter touchdowns proved to be the difference Thursday night as the Cherokee Yellow Jackets ran their season record to 4-0 with a 20-6 victory at Rockwood (2-2).

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  • New hours at Harriman library

    Harriman Public Library is implementing a temporary change of business hours.

    The library is now open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

    The change is in effect until Jan. 1, 2014.

    Harriman Public Library is at 601 Walden Ave.

    Call 882-3195 for details.
     

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  • DAR presentation to focus on ‘Virginian Giant of Revolution’

    Travis Bowman, a seventh-generation descendant of “Virginian Giant of the Revolution” Peter Francisco, will give a presentation on his ancestor at 11 a.m. Sept. 21 at Lawnville Church of Christ, Kingston.

    The event is a presentation of Southwest Point Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Kingston.

    Bowman, who stands 6 feet, 6 inches tall like his ancestor, has spoken at historical societies across the country.

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  • Federation supports Harriman Police Dept.

    Harriman Police Chief Randy Heidle, left, accepts a donation from David Leffew, representing the Tennessee Police Federation.

    The donation for the Harriman Police Drug Fund was made to purchase three bulletproof vests for patrol officers.

    The federation also sponsored Harriman’s recent National Night Out.

    “Harriman Police Department appreciates the support of David Leffew and the Tennessee Police Federation,” Heidle said.

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  • Scarbrough’s Restaurant open in Rockwood

    Scarbrough’s Restaurant in Rockwood recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff, community members, elected officials, city and Roane County Chamber of Commerce representatives.

    The restaurant, at 114. N. Gateway Ave., is owned by Darrell and Hilary Scarbrough and their children, Cameron and Izabella, and managed by Jason Burnette.

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  • More than a score of Renaissance service

    Genesis Healthcare Renaissance Terrace, Harriman, recently honored Connie Hendrickson and Gayle Dyer for their service to the company during a recent 20-plus-year employee banquet.

    “Connie and Gayle are both extremely dedicated to their roles in our center and make a difference every day with their warm spirit and devout leadership,” Whiteside said.

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  • Miss October Sky contestants sought

    Oliver Springs Historical Society is now taking applications for its first Miss October Sky Pageant.
    The pageant will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 in
    Kellytown Baptist Church’s activity building as a preliminary event to the annual October Sky Festival.
    Registration fee is $25 per entry, with categories open to ages newborn to high school in the Roane County area.
    Entry forms are available at area schools and online at octoberskyfestivaltn.org. Deadline for entry is Oct. 1.

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  • OS historical society calendars available

    Oliver Springs Historical Society has its 2014 calendars available.
    The calendars are $10 each. All proceeds go toward restoration of the Abston Garage, which the historical society will use as a museum facility.
    Call Barbara Hilemon at 435-5064 or Betty Hackworth at 435-5695 for details.

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