SVEC announced they took home the Business/Industry win at Pikeville’s Christmas parade. In an online statement, the SVEC said, “Crafting this float was a true labor of love for our cooperative team. Seeing the smiles on the faces of members lining the streets made every ounce of effort worthwhile.” Join us at SVEC on November …
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Remember to Shop Local during Small Business Saturday This Saturday November 25
Don’t forget that this Saturday is Small Business Saturday. This is a nationwide initiative to support local and independent businesses during the holiday season. This is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do in our communities. Historically, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business …
WEPG, The River 104.9 Wins National Competition
A few months ago, the Grand Ole Opry announced an exciting contest for our listeners to have a chance to win Grand Ole Opry tickets with a backstage pass by entering your email. Another part of the contest would take place between radio stations throughout the country. The station with the most entries would celebrate …
Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Receiving 11 Percent Raise
If you work at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant, the company announced on Wednesday that you’ll soon be getting a raise. Production team members are getting an 11 percent pay raise, which will go into effect beginning in December. The starting salary for a plant worker at Volkswagen is $45,000. The raise for workers will mean an …
Whitwell Man Arrested in Dunlap on Multiple Charges
On Monday (November 20), around 9:00 PM officers with the Dunlap Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Rankin Ave. Near lane drive in Dunlap. Officers approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Brian T. Young of Whitwell. Young had outstanding warrants out of Marion County for escape and violation of community corrections. Young …
Fire Fighting continues on Whitwell Mountain
A massive wildfire started on Sunday on Whitwell Mountain. Many firefighters responded to the scene. Steve Lamb, EMA Director for Marion County, said the fire was still uncontained late Sunday night. Treehouses at ‘Bolt Farm Treehouse’ were evacuated. Whitwell Police reported the fire started due to a campfire near Bolt Farms. The fire spread into …
Simple Serenity Farm Participates in ABWA Annual Tour of Homes
Simple Serenity Farm is participating in the largest fundraiser for the America Business Women’s Association college scholarship, which is awarded yearly to women in financial need. The ABWA Annual Tour of Homes is a wonderful experience where individuals have decorated their homes and businesses from top to bottom and opened their doors for others to …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Closed because of High Winds
Officials with the National Park Service decided to close The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Monday in advance of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning on Monday. Officials announced that Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads to protect visitors, employees, and …
Burn Bans Remain in Place
Burn bans continue in our area, with state-issued bans in Grundy, Franklin, and Sequatchie Counties, Walker County, GA, and throughout Alabama. Currently, there is NO burning allowed in Marion County. This means NO burning of trash, leaves, or anything whatsoever. Burn permits are NOT available at this time. If you are caught burning in a banned …
Tennessee Employment Rate Up Slightly, but Better than US Average
Tennessee’s statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October 2023 came in more than half a percentage point below the national average. The state rate was 3.3% in October, 0.6 of a percentage point lower than the seasonally adjusted national unemployment rate of 3.9%. The October rate is 0.1 of a percentage point higher than September. …



