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Artists sought for Day in the Park

The Arts Council of Roane County is issuing a call for artists to participate in its Day in the Park with Artists celebration.

The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 29 at Roane County Park pavilion 2 and surrounding areas.

“We currently don’t have any festivals dedicated to promoting the art and artists of Roane Coun-

Judge ends Houston hearing

Hearing after hearing, U.S. Magistrate C. Clifford Shirley Jr. has struggled with a defiant Leon Houston.
Monday morning was no different.
“I have it in every transcript,” Shirley told Houston. “You will not listen to me.”
Houston was indicted in January on one count of possessing firearms while being an unlawful user of a controlled substance.
Last week the government filed a superseding indictment, which replaces the one filed in January.

Harriman Lions serving up pancakes

Members of the Harriman Lions Club are finalizing plans for the club’s annual “World’s Greatest Pancake Breakfast” from 7 to 11 a.m. May 25.

“Mary Long, owner of Harriman Steak and Diner has graciously offered the use of her restaurant and her employees again this year to help the Harriman Lions in this project,” said Harriman Lions Club member John Richards.

Pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice will be available for $5 for adults, $2.50 for children younger than 11.

Look Back: A Little Something From Our Files for the Week of May 22

25 Years Ago
Cuyler Dunbar, founding president of Roane State Community College, announced through tears that he was leaving the college after 18 years to accept the presidency of Catawba Community College in Hickory, N.C. “There’s never a good time to leave,” he said. “We will remain forever connected [to the school] in heart and spirit.” At the time of his appointment at Roane State, Dunbar was the youngest college president in Tennessee.

10 Years Ago

RSCC’s Harris completes economic development course

Kim Harris, placement director with Roane State Community College, was one of 46 economic development professionals from Tennessee and other states who recently completed the seventh annual Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course in Nashville.

“The interest, engagement and knowledge of the participants made this truly a unique experience,” said Erin Ketelle, course and Tennessee Certified Economic Developer director.

Accused killer broke?

Last summer, accused murderer Shawn Smoot insisted he was poor.

Assistant District Attorney General Bill Reedy is now skeptical of that claim and wants a review of Smoot’s indigent status.

“The defendant is currently residing in the community of Corryton, Tenn., which the state recently determined is less than five miles from the residence of John and Brittany Myers, the sister and brother-in-law of the deceased victim in this matter, Brooke Nicole Morris,” Reedy wrote.

Robinette case goes to grand jury

The drunk driving case of Steven Robinette, a former candidate for Roane County property assessor, was bound over to the grand jury Monday.
Kingston police charged Robinette with DUI and violation of the implied consent law last November. Officer Jerry Singleton said Robinette performed poorly on sobriety tests and refused to take a Breathalyzer test.
With the case now bound over, Robinette could face a possible indictment by the Roane County grand jury. The grand jury is scheduled to meet on June 17.   

Lady 'Cats roll to state, 25-3

TSSAA Sectional games are supposed to be close and not decided until late in the contest.

Alexander Inn estate sale proceeds to aid in East Tenn. preservation work

Work to protect East Tennessee places and buildings with historic significance will be helped with the proceeds of an estate “tag” sale this weekend at Oak Ridge’s Alexander Inn.

The sale, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 25, will give the public a one-time opportunity to walk through a portion of the historic inn at 210 E. Madison Road before renovations begin and purchase furnishings from the 1940s-80s.

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