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Top News
Raft tax loan could be a problem
Finding a way to borrow money for the raft tax case is turning out to be difficult.
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Humberd responds to Bishop
David Humberd, tax attorney for Polk County, has taken issue with recent comments by Commissioner Mark Bishop.
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Big stories were continuations
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School system review
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Commission eyes development board
County Commissioners are looking at creating a Board that will be able to deal with businesses interested in the county.
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Vandals strike Copperhill City Cemetery
Tombstones toppled on eve of Christmas
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Verbal approval given for credit
The Copper Basin Hospital District has received verbal approval from United Community Bank for a $1.4 million line of credit, according to attorney Jim Johnstone.
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Commission to provide funds for book l..
State budget cuts have eliminated the program beginning in April.
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Road bonds question by planners
County subdivision regulations require bonds to be in place so that the county does not become responsible for creating roads in new developments.
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Food banks being tapped
 Local food banks have felt the sting of a worsening economy, with both the Polk Baptist Food Bank in Benton and the Copper Basin Crisis Center reporting an increase in the need for assistance.
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Commission meets Thursday
Once again, the commission will be appointing a new commissioner from the Second district, this one to replace Fred Wilcoxon, who resigned.
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Parent voices concerns to school board
He stated his son was diagnosed some time back with Asperger’s Disease, and that he had to be active.
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Polk Jail certified
Sheriff Bill Davis said the Tennessee Correctional Institute, which monitors jails, gave its seal of approval at the December meeting.
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CBMC waiting for final approval
Attorney Jim Johnstone reported last week that “Everything is moving along in a positive fashion” as they meet with bank officials to work out the fine details.
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High Schoolers showing improvement, pr..
A large percentage of high school students scored “proficient” or “advanced” in last year’s Gateway tests, which are required for graduation, and end-of-course.
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Curbow named to commission
Mike Curbow is the new county commissioner from the Second District.
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Line of credit approved at CBMC
The county commission last week approved a resolution to co-sign for 50% of a $1.4 million line of credit for the Copper Basin Hospital District. Copperhill and Ducktown have each agreed to co-sign for 25%.
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Commission rejects library settlement
The county commission last week rejected a settlement by Friends of the Library but voted to purchase computers for the existing libraries.
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County does not meet maintenance of ef..
The county commisison last week approved a budget amendment to add $96,000 in revenue to this year’s school system budget to bring those items up to the “maintenance of effort” level.
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Planners cracking down
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For the Record
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Polk County Heritage
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Opinions
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Obituaries
VIRGINIA HOWARD WILEY
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WILHELMINA ELIZABETH "MINA" VERNER
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FRANCES LOUISE POOLE
age 63, of McCaysville, GA
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HAROLD PAYNE
age 59, of York, South Carolina
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STELLA PARKS
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BILLY JOE DILLS
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VELMA MARIE BAKER CLARK
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MARGARET MAE CHANCEY WILSON CARTER
age 67, of McCaysville, GA
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WINFRED ALLEN
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LOUIS “CY” BRYAN CULPEPPER
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FRANCES LOUIS POOLE
age 63, of McCaysville, GA
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WALTER LEE “SONNY” MCDONALD, JR.
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HOWARD DON GILLILAND
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THOMAS WESLEY LOCKE
age 92, of McCaysville, GA
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JAMES EUCLID STILLWELL
age 89, of McCaysville, GA
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FANNIE CORA LEE BRANSON MOATS
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CLAUD PARRIS
age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA
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JOHN F. STUDDARD
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MYRTLE I. DELMAR
age 87, of Garfield Heights, OH
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SHIRLEY G. PANTER
age 73, of McCaysville, GA
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