The girl student of the month is nominated by Amanda Walker Brooks. Brooks nominated Emily Peters and said this about her, “Emily is a sixth grader at SMMS. She is just an outstanding student whose enthusiasm for learning is infectious. She goes above and beyond what is asked of…
“Pam Vanhuss is a third-grade teacher at Midway Elementary and she is my nominee for educator of the month. She is a great communicator. The kids love her. Mine says she makes learning fun and easy!” – Krissi Williams Thank you, Pam Vanhuss, for your efforts at Midway and thank…
From our home to yours is Sycamore Creek Construction and Renovation’s motto. Owned and operated by Asher Noe, Sycamore Creek is a family-owned business specializing in construction and remodeling. Noe has been supporting youth sports for years, even serving as a football coach for Soldier’s Memorial Middle School years ago….
Jack Day joined USAF in May of 1969. After being administrated a test for color blindness Day had two options. Loading cargo planes or parachute rigging. He chose the latter. He went to parachute packing school at Chanute Airbase in Rantoul, Illinois and went to Randolph Air Training Command…
The Zone is proud to announce that Matt Compton and State Farm Insurance of Tazewell, Tennessee is continuing our partnership. Matt Compton’s office is located at 2255 Hwy 25E, Ste 1, Tazewell, Tennessee and they can be reached at 423-626-7241 or contacted through matt@mattcompton.org. They offer a complete…
Claiborne County Sports Zone is happy to announce that Painting with Art & Soul Art Gallery Gift Shop & Studio has signed on as a marketing partner for another year. Located at 607 Oak Avenue, Suite A, New Tazewell, Tennessee, Painting with Art & Soul features painting classes and much…
Dr. Jessica Minton is a native of Claiborne County and serving her community has always been one of her long-time personal goals. She graduated from Claiborne County High School and proceeded to receive her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from East Tennessee State University. She then attained her Doctorate…
Rusty Provins, born October 5, 1995, attended Cumberland Gap High School in Harrogate, Tennessee and was a five-time State Champion in discus and shot put. In addition to an athletic career which saw Provins sign with Wake Forest Track and Field, he was also valedictorian of his high school…
The late Dayton Parkey was born January 8, 1961. Parkey received a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College where he was a four-year letter winner in basketball. After graduating in 1983, Dayton taught and coached in the Claiborne County School System. During his teaching career, he was selected by…
The late Edwin Robertson was a 1967 graduate of Powell Valley High School where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, and was the Tennessee State FFA Vice-President, and received the American Farmer Award in 1968. He attended Lincoln Memorial University, and The University of Tennessee where…
