Election briefs: Aug. 8 (Knoxville News Sentinel)

7 August 2008, 9:03 pm

Anderson County CLINTON - Two of three incumbent Anderson County school board members in contested races held on to their posts, but one longtime board member was defeated Thursday.... read more

Sheriff candidates respond to questions from paper (The Mountain Press)

4 August 2008, 8:07 am

Editor's note: The five candidates for sheriff on the Aug. 7 general election ballot - incumbent Ron Seals, independents James McMahan, Harry Montgomery and Dean Lewis, and Democrat Kim Pierce - were sent the same set of seven questions by The Mountain Press. Here are their answers to questions 5-7.... read more

Philanthropy report: July 27 (Knoxville News Sentinel)

2 August 2008, 7:50 pm

The Mission of Hope is looking for volunteers to help with "Power Pack" nights Monday and Tuesday, July 28-29. Volunteers will pack school supplies into backpacks for needy children in rural Appalachia. Work starts at 6:30 p.m.; volunteers are asked to arrive by 6:15. To volunteer, contact Mission o... read more

Area seniors slate trip to Jonesborough ... and more (The Maryville Daily Times)

31 July 2008, 10:10 am

The Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield St., Maryville, will be visiting Historic Jonesborough on Aug. 13 with Mountain Memory Tours. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. and plans to return at 5:30 p.m.... read more

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