Claiborne Progress

3 weeks ago | claiborneprogress.net | Jay Compton

Published 2:06 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 A New Tazewell man was arrested on Tuesday following a pursuit and is facing multiple drug charges, including possession of Methamphetamine for sale and delivery. According to a release from the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics Detective Adam Southern was working enhanced criminal interdiction patrol on Lone Mountain Road and Highway 33 on Tuesday, June 3. He observed a vehicle speeding and attempted a traffic stop.

3 weeks ago | claiborneprogress.net | Jay Compton

Claiborne High School seniors celebrate after being declared as graduates by Director of Schools Meredith Aronold following Saturday afternoon’s commencement at LMU’s Tex Turner Arena. (Photo by Jay Compton) Members of Cumberland Gap High School’s senior class celebrate after being declared as graduates following their commencement ceremony at LMU’s Text Turner Arena Saturday morning.

1 month ago | claiborneprogress.net | Jay Compton

Published 12:25 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Claiborne High School hosted the 2025 Claiborne County Career Expo earlier this month. The event featured over 70 vendors representing businesses, colleges and other organizations from all over the community. High school students from both CHS and Cumberland Gap High School were able to meet with as many of the vendors as they liked to learn more about educational and employment opportunities.

1 month ago | claiborneprogress.net | Jay Compton

Published 1:56 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025 The Claiborne County Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget appropriations and tax levy at their regular meeting on Monday, May 19. The budget includes a 3-percent raise for all county employees and keeps the property tax rate at $2.34 per $100 of assessed value. Both measures were approved by a vote of 20-1 with Commissioner Whitt Shuford voting no.

1 month ago | claiborneprogress.net | Jay Compton

Published 10:58 am Thursday, May 22, 2025 The Cumberland Gap Regional Tourism Association held their annual Region Strong Awards Banquet on Tuesday evening at the Olde Church Events Center in Cumberland Gap. Each year the CGRTA board of directors recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations and other groups from the 10-county region who they feel have gone above and beyond to better their community and are firm supporters of tourism and tourism development.