Panthers open season with two wins - Claiborne Progress
Nov 25, 2024 · The Cumberland Gap Panthers have opened the 2024-25 basketball season in impressive fashion. They visited the J. Frank White Academy Knights last Tuesday and rolled to a 75-11 win at LMU’s Tex Turner Arena, then traveled to Wartburg Central on Thursday and downed the Bulldogs 81-60. Gavin Surber led a balanced Panther attack with 13 […]
Celebrating 130 Years | Claiborne Progress
Dec 10, 2024 · News Claiborne Schools honored with Best Appreciation Program Award for East Tennessee. Claiborne County School System was recently recognized for its outstanding commitment to employee appreciation, receiving the prestigious Best ...
Claiborne hosts basketball jamboree - Claiborne Progress
Nov 19, 2024 · By Allen Earl Claiborne County Sports Zone Claiborne High School hosted their annual basketball jamboree last week with teams from Cumberland Gap, Grainger and Washburn participating. The first game featured the Cumberland Gap girls versus Grainger in varsity competition. Grainger won 35-19. The second game featured the …
New Tazewell Christmas Parade Nov. 23 - Claiborne Progress
Nov 15, 2024 · The New Tazewell Merchants Association will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of their Christmas Parade on November 23. The theme for this year is “Mayberry Christmas.” Organizers say last year’s parade was possibly the largest in New Tazewell’s history and are eager to build on that success to make this year’s even more impressive. The […]
Bulldogs end season with loss to Pigeon Forge - Claiborne Progress
Nov 7, 2024 · A sweep around the corner gave them a first down, and the clock ticked down to zeros, ending the first quarter, 13-0. The Bulldogs opened the second quarter with a defensive stop, and the ball went over on downs to Claiborne with 9:27 remaining in the half.
Claiborne County Office on Aging provides help to local seniors …
Nov 15, 2024 · The Claiborne County Office on Aging serves as a one-stop resource for those over 60 and the disabled to find help with most of their needs. Director Tammy Austin can help with energy assistance, home repairs, SNAP benefits, food programs and medical insurance. “The Office on Aging is under the Area Agency for the Aging […]
Claiborne CTE hosts Program of Study Fair - Claiborne Progress
Nov 14, 2024 · Claiborne High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department recently hosted a Program of Study Fair. This provided students a valuable opportunity to connect their CTE programs to real-world careers. The event featured a variety of professionals, including the boilermakers union, welders, an architectural designer, cosmetologists, licensed school counselors, law enforcement ...
Claiborne Medical Center earns 7th straight ‘A’ grade in patient …
Nov 19, 2024 · Claiborne Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ hospital safety grade for Fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group, marking the seventh consecutive ‘A’ grade the hospital has received. The Leapfrog Group collects and reports data related to safety, quality, and other aspects of hospitals’ performance. Leapfrog assigns safety grades based on over 30 measures of errors, […]
‘A Claiborne County Christmas’ this Saturday
Nov 15, 2024 · “A Claiborne County Christmas” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Tazewell. The event will feature local performers, vendors, food trucks, activities for children, and an appearance from Santa Claus. There will also be a children’s tractor parade at 5 p.m., followed by a lighted tractor parade […]
Claiborne County votes - Claiborne Progress
Nov 6, 2024 · Claiborne Countians got out and voted in big numbers this election as 13,603 of the county’s 21,600 registered voters cast ballots. The county joined in the red wave that swept the country and re-elected former president Donald Trump. Trump was the overwhelming choice of Claiborne voters as he received 11,462 votes to Kamala Harris’ 1,971. […]