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Magic Eight: Red Raiders extend winning streak
S The Coffee County Red Raiders furthered their current winning streak to eight games following a season sweep of Loretto, a close home win over Central Magnet and two wins…
CCCHS holds annual prom fashion show
– Coffee County Central High School and Belles and Beaus held the 2025 Across the Universe Prom Fashion Show March 21 at the school theater. Juniors and seniors were able…
New non-profit to hold roundtable for community feedback, awareness
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer The Southern Association for Reading Advancement, or SARA, is holding a community roundtable to gauge the needs of the Manchester and Winchester area. Hosted by Let’s…
Committee rejects interim pay amendment
John Coffelt, Editor A Coffee County School Board amendment that would have funded the interim director’s salary after the board terminated the former Director of Schools without cause has failed…
College Street STEAM night becomes a zoo
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Artwork and zoo animals lined the halls, and historical figures filled a classroom as College Street Elementary hosted their annual STEAM night on March 11. The…
From a Noah farm to the Unity Board room: Henley honors mother-in-law’s legacy with healthcare leadership.
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Martha Henley currently serves a dual role as both the Chief Executive Officer of Unity Medical Center in Manchester and the Chief Operating Officer of Java…
School Board approves K-12 athletic director
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Tensions flared March 10 as the Coffee County School Board discussed approving a job description for a potential Athletics Director. The position would cover all schools…
Lawson questions using unfilled teacher salaries to pay interim director
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Former Coffee County Director of Schools Dr. Charles Lawson made a public comment at the March 10 School Board in opposition to Budget Amendment 141-2025-10. The…
City takes first step to approve a Manchester Panera Bread
John Coffelt, Editor The Manchester Planning Commission approved during the March 17 meeting a final plat that will carve off a portion of the Quality Inn property on Hillsboro Boulevard …
Anti-Trump protestors gather in Williamsport
L Williamsport, Pa. — A group of anti-Trump Administration demonstrators popped up in Williamsport’s Market Square on Saturday. More than 20 people crowded by the busy intersection holding signs, many signaling…
