Commission Chairman Travis Turner and White County Manager Derick Canupp examine Garland Bristol Road in front of Fire Station No. 3. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Denise Etheridge White County commissioners criss-crossed the county last week to inspect 20 roads and three parking areas belonging to several fire stations.
The White County Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in Sautee early Tuesday. FILE PHOTO
This patriotic photo on The Mountain Traveler’s summer 2026 edition cover recognizes America’s semiquincentennial. The photo was taken by Keith Barlow in the vineyards at CeNita Winery & Venue in Cleveland.
Runners Grace Pulido and Brandi Smoker participate in the 2024 NOGAWILD Safari Run. The event will return Sept. 12, with proceeds benefiting Creation Encounters. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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The White County Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in Sautee early Tuesday. FILE PHOTO
This patriotic photo on The Mountain Traveler’s summer 2026 edition cover recognizes America’s semiquincentennial. The photo was taken by Keith Barlow in the vineyards at CeNita Winery & Venue in Cleveland.
Runners Grace Pulido and Brandi Smoker participate in the 2024 NOGAWILD Safari Run. The event will return Sept. 12, with proceeds benefiting Creation Encounters. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The WCHS cross country runners kicked off the official start of practice with the Midnight Mile Madness event Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. WCHS XC/SPECIAL
WCHS principal Steve Horton, left, and superintendent Dr. Jonathan Stribling welcome visitors during a recent meet and greet for Horton. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
The members of the WCHS varsity softball team have a little fun during a photo shoot Monday afternoon at the WCHS complex . STACI SULHOFF/ SPECIAL
A dining room and kitchen is shown in one of the presidential penthouses, which are now long-term rentals at the Apple Mountain Golf Club and Resort, recently purchased by BQA 4 LLC. HANNAH CAUDELL/CNI
Construction vehicles and equipment can be seen at the future site of the Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery on Blackburn Road.
Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Brian Young smiles as he stands on the property that will be the new build site for eight or nine new Habitat homes. HANNAH CAUDELL/CNI
Commission Chairman Travis Turner and White County Manager Derick Canupp examine Garland Bristol Road in front of Fire Station No. 3. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
The White County Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in Sautee early Tuesday. FILE PHOTO
This patriotic photo on The Mountain Traveler’s summer 2026 edition cover recognizes America’s semiquincentennial. The photo was taken by Keith Barlow in the vineyards at CeNita Winery & Venue in Cleveland.
Runners Grace Pulido and Brandi Smoker participate in the 2024 NOGAWILD Safari Run. The event will return Sept. 12, with proceeds benefiting Creation Encounters. SUBMITTED PHOTO
A White County man wants to open a RC park where people can operate remote-controlled cars and trucks for amusement. SUBMITTED
Truett McConnell University President Larry Lyon will be formally inaugurated at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in the George Blaurock Student Wellness Center. SUBMITTED PHOTO
From left, Family Advocate Megan Holcombe, Family Advocate Carlyn Hearn, Forensic Interviewer Kristin Jarrard and Executive Director Victoria Dunston stand in front of South Enotah Child Advocacy Center at the meet and greet held July 22. CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
This is one of six Flock cameras used to read license plates in White County. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
The WCHS cross country runners kicked off the official start of practice with the Midnight Mile Madness event Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. WCHS XC/SPECIAL
WCHS principal Steve Horton, left, and superintendent Dr. Jonathan Stribling welcome visitors during a recent meet and greet for Horton. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Ronda Rich
A dining room and kitchen is shown in one of the presidential penthouses, which are now long-term rentals at the Apple Mountain Golf Club and Resort, recently purchased by BQA 4 LLC. HANNAH CAUDELL/CNI
Construction vehicles and equipment can be seen at the future site of the Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery on Blackburn Road.
Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Brian Young smiles as he stands on the property that will be the new build site for eight or nine new Habitat homes. HANNAH CAUDELL/CNI
The WCHS cross country runners kicked off the official start of practice with the Midnight Mile Madness event Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. WCHS XC/SPECIAL
WCHS principal Steve Horton, left, and superintendent Dr. Jonathan Stribling welcome visitors during a recent meet and greet for Horton. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
The members of the WCHS varsity softball team have a little fun during a photo shoot Monday afternoon at the WCHS complex . STACI SULHOFF/ SPECIAL
