Nature-inspired
SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE 2024 ANDERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
The Anderson County High School Band is bringing the sounds of nature to life with this year’s captivating halftime performance, “When the Forest Calls.” Jon Larmoyeux, ACHS director of bands, said the show begins with a French horn solo, performed by junior band member C.J. Berg, as the school’s color guard emerges from an ethereal forest. “The whole vibe is pretty mystical,” Larmoyeux said. “We have several trees on the field and have decorated the front ensemble with different greenery to go along with the theme.” Throughout the season, Larmoyeux said, the band plans to incorporate additional forest elements into the performance, including a pond. “The students have really bought into the show idea and themes and seem to enjoy it,” he said, praising the band’s hard work and dedication. “This is a talented group of young musicians who are growing each day and are committed to the program and representing the school,” he said. “They truly have the Maverick spirit.” In addition to the halftime show, the ACHS band is expected to attend local competitions, especially now that the members have new uniforms, a major achievement that has been in the works for several years.
Read MoreClinton puts all-way stop on Ridgeview
Construction work continues at Jaycee Park in Clinton. - Ben Pounds
The city of Clinton has installed an all-way stop involving Ridgeview Drive, Unaka Street and Cedar Circle. City officials announced the installation of these four new stop signs on an official Facebook page Oct. 2. In other traffic-related announcements, City Manager Roger Houk said at the September City Council meeting that he had received designs for improvements on Yarnell Road and was working to schedule a meeting with neighborhood stakeholders. He also said the city had advertised a tech grant contract for bid regarding pedestrian improvements in Clinton. He added that hoped that contract would be on the council’s agenda for October. Major construction on these improvements won’t likely start until January however. The council voted to abandon a portion of the Westbury Height alleyway owned by developer Kenneth White, so that he can go ahead with a development. Stormwater
Read MoreEarly voting begins today
Early voting begins today in Anderson County and across Tennessee for the Nov. 5 general election — which this year includes the choice of the next U.S. president — and record turnout is expected. Besides national and statewide contests, there are local municipal elections on the ballot as well, including the entire Norris City Council. “I would encourage people to vote early,” said Mark Stephens, Anderson County’s elections administrator. “There are going to be lines because there is such high interest in this election, and we hope our voters will be patient. “We’re at a record number of registered voters in Anderson County, and I believe there will be a big turnout,” he said, adding that he believes there will be more people voting early than on Election Day. “We’ve added equipment and additional poll workers,” Stephens said. “I highly suggest people vote early.” Anderson County now has 53,576 registered voters, the most in history, Stephens said. Early voting will continue through Thursday, Oct. 31. There are three locations set up for early voting in Anderson County. They are in the Anderson County Fair Association Building at 218 Nave St., Clinton; the Midtown Community Center (Wildcat Den), 102 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge; and the former Anderson County government office at 3310 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Early-voting hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday.
Read MoreNorris greenlights $80k renovation of library building
The McNeely Building, which houses the Norris Public Library and Norris Museum, will get new exterior siding to address a major issue with the historic building on Norris Square, thanks to the City Council’s approval Monday night of a nearly $80,000 contract for the work. Separately, the council approved the acceptance of a $3,500 donation from city residents Spencer and May Boardman to cover the cost of running a city water line to the new Norris Creamery Park, which is under development along East Norris Road at the entrance to the city off Andersonville Highway. The Boardmans, who have long been involved in volunteer work to aid many different Norris community projects and initiatives, are making the donation because there is no money in the city budget to pay for the water line. Spencer Boardman, who has taken the lead on development of Creamery Park — entirely as an unpaid volunteer — told the council the line is needed to provide water necessary for construction projects in the park. Despite the objection of Councilman Chuck Nicholson, who opposed accepting the donation and running the water line, the council gave its blessing to the project and the gift from the Boardmans.
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Sports
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Community
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Zion Hill Baptist Church honors 180-year history at Homecoming Read More
School
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