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3 days ago
- Climate
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Sweetwater residents supporting each other after tornado in Loudon County
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WATE) — An EF0 tornado moved through Loudon County Friday morning, damaging multiple structures and injuring five people. Most of the damage was found off Holt Road near the border of both Loudon and Monroe Counties. In a matter of moments everything changed for this community. Richard L. Bean to retire after mayor calls out problems at juvenile detention center 'Just total shock, because there was no warning like it hit so fast and it was over so fast, I've never been through something like this,' said Leslie Guilford. Guilford said the tornado was like nothing she had ever experienced before. 'We came running outside and there's a camper next door, and it had flipped over four times, and there were people trapped inside, so we ran down there in the rain to help try to make sure they were okay,' she said. 'We had the neighbors call 911 and then everybody started showing up to help and assess all the damage.' Four people were in the camper that flipped over, in talking to their family 6 News learned despite some minor injuries, they were doing okay. However, like many other residents, they weren't the only ones who were home when it happened. 'It was early this morning, and I think it was around 8:30, It just got really loud and the ceiling started creaking and all that other stuff,' said Craig Brackett. 'Next thing I know, I'm getting a call as a responder for the camper that had rolled over and I knew exactly, it was on our property.' National Weather Service surveying damage in Loudon County Brackett works as a first responder and also co-owns Grain Bin Commodities off Holt Road. He said multiple parts of his property were damaged, including two Airbnb's and two barns, one of which they use for events like 'Fall at the Farm.' 'It's all about people, the buildings are replaceable and we've got a lot of buildings to replace, but that's okay. The people are okay, that's what matters,' said Brackett. He said now that they know everyone off the road is safe, they will help each other rebuild. 'We have some of the best neighbors, they've been so supportive through everything, and they were the first ones down here right after it happened,' said Guilford. 'So we're thankful for Callie and Craig and all the other neighbors that have come by.' Five injured after EF-0 tornado in Loudon County When the tornado came through, Brackett's business was used as a post for first responders, the National Weather Service, the Red Cross, and as a place for the people displaced. While it will take a while to rebuild, they tell me they are glad everyone seems to be okay. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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County manager issues budget proposal
GUILFORD COUNTY — The Guilford County budget proposed by County Manager Michael Halford would keep the property tax rate at 73.05 cents per $100 valuation, a rate that has been consistent for the past several years and reflects a pledge by the board to not raise taxes. Halford was scheduled to present the proposed 2025-26 fiscal year budget during the Guilford County Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday night. A copy of the proposal indicates that the general fund budget, the county's main operating fund, would total $841.68 million. In remarks through the budget proposal, Halford was candid in saying that his spending plan 'will not support' the budget sought by the Guilford County Board of Education for Guilford County Schools. 'I hear and understand that additional funding for the education systems in our county is needed,' Halford says. 'However, the full responsibility for addressing the funding deficits cannot rest on Guilford County, which already allocates nearly 60% of its flexible revenues to education.' Halford said that his proposed budget does extend to meet many needs of Guilford County Schools. The budget proposal recommends $464 million for Guilford County Schools, an increase of $32 million from the total allocation in the current fiscal year. The proposal includes an additional $2.5 million in operating support. Guilford County Schools would receive a capital outlay of $50 million in bond proceeds, an increase of $40 million, to address major system replacement needs. The budget proposal also allocates $53.2 million, an increase of $1.1 million, for debt service on the $2 billion in bonds approved by county voters in November 2020 and May 2022 to raise funds meant to transform school facilities. The formal budget process began this past November when department directors began indicating their needs to commissioners in work sessions. In April, the commissioners hosted three budget town halls at community locations to get public input. The sessions included one at Jamestown Elementary School for people in the greater High Point area. The commissioners will hold a public hearing on the budget proposal during their meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 5 at the Old Guilford County Courthouse at 301 W. Market St. in downtown Greensboro. The board should vote on the budget at its following meeting June 18 at the same time and location. The balanced budget should be in place by the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Sport
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Area boys stars hold off NIC-10 stars at Rising Stars Classic, Daugherty MVP
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Christian's Elijah Daugherty scored 30 points leading the Area Boys Stars to a 110-107 win over the NIC-10 Boys Stars at the Rising Stars Classic at Rock Valley College Saturday scored 15 points in the first half and 15 more in the second half. His Rockford Chrisitan teammate Christian Cummings also came up big scoring 17 point and dishing out several big assists. A third player who came up big for the Area Stars was Pecatonica's Brody Black. He nailed five three-points in the second half to score 15 points. South Beloit's Ross Robertson scored 14 points. The Area Stars needed all of those Black three-balls to hold off the NIC-10 stars who made a furious rally down the stretch before coming up just East's Sterling Hoarde had an outstanding game for the NIC-10 Stars. He scored 30 points. Guilford's Jaden Websters was next with 18 points. Another Guilford player Je'Sean Frye scored 15 points. A third Guilford player Connor Doyle chipped in with ten points. Jefferson's Sebastian Bracius also finished in double figures with 12 highlights, watch the media player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Guilford College Bryan Series to end after 20-year run
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Guilford College Bryan series, the region's longest-running subscription lecture series, will conclude in April after a 20-year run, Guilford College announced in a press release Monday. 'The dedication of our subscribers, Legacy Society members and sponsors allowed Guilford to extend series programming over a long period of time,' says Acting College President Jean Parvin Bordewich. 'As a College, we are very grateful for this support, especially from those who have been involved for many years.' Over nearly 30 years, Guilford has presented more than 100 renowned speakers. The impressive list of past speakers includes heads-of-state, Nobel laureates, MacArthur Fellowship and Pulitzer Prize recipients and winners of Academy, Tony and Grammy awards. The subscription series had 2,800 subscribers at its peak; however, participation declined after COVID due to factors including changing activity patterns and competition with cultural and entertainment events at Tanger Center and other venues. 'Our top priority as an institution at this time is to be the best possible steward of our finances,' said Bordewich. 'Unfortunately, it has become increasingly difficult to operate the series in the black.' According to GC, the final Bryan Series, featuring actress and activist Ashley Judd, will be on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tanger Center, where the series has been presented since 2022. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster or the Tanger Center Box Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Family of murder victim in ‘love triangle' speaks out about guilty verdict
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — After over two years of dwelling in pain of their loved one being murdered, the Poke family says the nightmare is over after Brent Guilford who was facing capital murder in the death of Lashawn Poke was found guilty by Houston County jurors. 'I was pleased how it came out,' Dorothy Poke said. 'It was some hurtful things I saw, seen, and heard I didn't know but I feel like justice was served.' The murder happened in November one day after Thanksgiving in 2022 on Sunset Drive near Taylor at the home of Poke and his girlfriend they dated and lived together for about six months — but she was still legally married to Guilford. Poke's family said that on Thanksgiving, Guilford was mad that his wife, who had previously filed a protection from abuse order against him, was ignoring him all day and night while she was with Poke. So, he went to their house in the early morning hours, found his wife and Poke sleeping, and decided to take his frustration out by shooting Poke nine times. Guilford had been living at the house while Poke was serving time in community corrections — yet, he didn't know they were still together Poke's sister said it was a difficult few days seeing the pictures of their loved one dead and learning about the nature of the crime. 'The way and the manner he did it he knew he killed him and shot him in the head and then proceeded to do it more I just ran out of the courtroom seeing it,' She said. 'It's like I lost him all over again.' Poke said Guilford showed no remorse during any of the court hearings. 'He just smiled and smirked he knew he killed my brother and acted like nothing happened,' She added. Poke said her brother was a father of nine trying to turn his life around, he was not a violent person, he had a happy spirit and didn't like drama. 'Lashawn was a good nephew, and respectful I never heard anything bad when I came home that he was getting into,' Charles Pruitt said. Now that their loved one's murderer was found guilty, they are anxiously waiting for his sentencing. 'I feel like he needs the death penalty nobody deserves to be done like that it was a heinous crime,' She said. Guilford will be sentenced on April 2nd at 9 a.m. at the Houston County Courthouse. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
