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ROGERS -- The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a study that could lead to the acquisition of property along Beaver Lake's shoreline to address flooding concerns, and not all property owners are thrilled with the idea.

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Albemarle County Police investigating fraudulent police notification left on car Published Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2021, 5:34 pm Join AFPs 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com The Albemarle County Police Department received a report of what appeared to be an official ACPD letter placed on a citizen’s car in the Grayrock Subdivision, near Jarman’s Gap ...

Sharon Mills Home On Elder Mountain Goes On The Market For $7 Million Friday, June 4, 2021 A unique home with sweeping mountain and river views on Elder Mountain has gone on the market for $7 million. The 11,266-square-foot home was built in 1998 for Sharon Mills, daughter of photo magnate Olan Mills. Ms. Mills, who was a civic leader and arts patron, died last year at age 73. The home at 901 Skillet Gap Road includes three bedrooms as well as four full baths and two partial baths.  It s...

Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports generated from the Sevier County Jail. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Names may be similar to others in the community. • Glen Alan Tevault, 54, of Toms Brooke, Virginia, was charged May 29 with violation of an order of protection. He was released on $1,000 bond. • Austin Wade Tipton, 22, of 4051 Bruce Drive, Kodak, was charged May 29 with violation of probation. He was be...

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Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports generated from the Sevier County Jail. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Names may be similar to others in the community. • Charles Christopher Clay, 31, of Seven Mile, Ohio, was charged May 26 with aggravated domestic assault and assault. He was being held. • Shawn Gilbert Green, 42, of 934 Indian Gap Road in Sevierville, was charged May 25 with violation of probation. He w...

By Oliver Lees Hume council’s calls for funding to upgrade the Calder Freeway have been answered, with $50 million set aside for the road in this year’s state budget. The funding will progress planning of targeted upgrades, including improvements to safety and capacity at Calder Park Interchange, and between Gap Road in Sunbury and the M80 Ring Road. The budget also includes a $10 million pledge to upgrade Goonawarra Primary School. The government will spend $215,000 of the $10 million in...

Services this Afternoon for Slain Watauga County Officers Services this Afternoon for Slain Watauga County Officers May 6, 2021 Funeral services for Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox will be held this afternoon (May 6) at the Holmes Convocation Center, 111 Rivers Street, in Boone. The services will begin at 3 p.m. and will end at approximately 4 p.m. Doors will open to the public at 1 p.m. All guests will be required to wear face coverings. Face coverings will be provided for those guest...

South East Water are currently fixing a burst water main in Birling Gap Road. Regional leakage manager for South East Water Phil Jones said, “I’m really sorry for any disruption being caused by a burst five inch water main on Birling Gap Road, East Dean. “We have closed the road for the safety of pedestrians, motorists and our workforce while we carry out this emergency repair to the water main. Birling Gap Road, East Dean. Photo from Google Maps. SUS-210505-153003001 “Although our lea...