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2 Tusculum College Students Facing Drug-Related Charges BY KEN LITTLE STAFF WRITER
Two men are charged with drugrelated offenses in connection with “a narcotics investigation involving several Tusculum College students,” Tusculum police Master Patrolman Dustin Jeffers said in a report. Desmond Raiford, 21, of Dudley, N.C., was charged with solicitation to commit the offense of sale or delivery of a Schedule VI drug. Dustin Lane, 21, of Lithonia, Ga., was charged with being a party to the offense of sale or delivery of a Schedule VI drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Raiford was taken into custody Friday. Jeffers said in a report that on Sept. 16, he obtained information that Raiford “had been dealing marijuana
on the campus,” the report said. Raiford “stated this by his own admission,” a report said. Text messages were found on Raiford’s cell phone “confirming his statement,” a report said. Lane, who was taken into custody on Sunday, was allegedly “involved in marijuana sales” with another student on campus, a report said. Lane had a “large sum of cash” in his car, which had a “strong odor about it that was very overwhelming like that of marijuana,” a report said. A pipe with residue was found in the car, a report said. Bond for Raiford was set at $10,000. Lane’s bond was set was set at $11,000. Both men appeared Monday in General Sessions Court.
Greeneville School Board Meets At 7 P.M. Thursday The Greeneville Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Kathryn W. Leonard Administrative Office. The Board will hear a report from a recent school trip to China, a report from the Greeneville Middle School, and a report on energy management program. Action items include consideration of: • approving additional Greeneville High School focus courses; • approving a maintenance position; • approving computer purchases at the high school and middle schools; • approving Highland School renovations; • approving GHS band room roof replacement; • approving the August financial statement; and
• approving board policy revisions on first reading. Items to be considered by consent are: • accepting personnel report; • approving extended contract allocations; • approving textbook certification compliance; • approving board policy revision on second reading; • approving school trips; • approving disposal of inventory; • approving Govdeals.com agreement; • approving cooperative purchasing agreement with the National Joint Powers Alliance; • approving TML POOL grant resolution; and • approving report card revision.
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Article On Sentencing Included Wrong Date Richard Kenneth Nelson, 60, entered a guilty plea Friday in Greene County Criminal Court to a charge of voluntary manslaughter and received a six-year prison sentence. Nelson had been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting on July 1, 2011, of David Ray Nelson, 50. The date of the shooting was incorrect in Saturday’s edition. The Greeneville Sun regrets the error.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
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Fundraiser Auction This Saturday Includes Many Collectible Items Mailed Bids Due By Friday; Tickets $45 For Adults After Sept. 26 The Andrew Johnson Heritage Association will have a guitar signed by members of The Band Perry up for auction as part of an upcoming benefit to aid local history education. The third annual “Up, Up and Away” benefit will be held this Saturday, Sept. 29, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the home of Richard Scull in the Afton community, located at 1595 Ripley Island Road. The guitar was donated by Korner Pawn, of Greeneville, and signed last week by Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry, of The Band Perry. Those interested in bidding on the guitar, or other items offered at this history education fundraiser, may mail their sealed bid to: The Andrew Johnson Heritage Association, Box 5971,T usculum College, Greeneville, TN, 37743. Mailed bids must be received by 11 p.m. on Sept. 28 and include c omplet e add r e s s, phone, and e-mail (if available), and be signed. The highest sealed bid will be the starting bid, and attendees at “Up, Up and Away” will be able to make live bids. Call Da rlene McCleish, chairperson of the event, at 423620-1470, for more information. OTHER AUCTION ITEMS There are other unique items in the auction such as: • a collectible, framed
“Century of Baseball” first-day stamped and canceled envelope; •a single 3-cent postage stamp (not canceled), and unused four-stamp block with number, not canceled, from June 12, 1939, Cooperstown, N.Y.; • original art by Nic Hankins; • 18-by-24 wood block color print of Bill Monroe (#55 of 250) by Ken Bradley; • a framed collage of Andrew Johnson images by Joe Kilday; • heirlooms from the Doak family; • a railroad kerosene switch lantern; circa 1945; also • a framed print of the Doak House by Judith Plucker; cut glass; silver; Dollywood tickets; and much more, a spokesman said. TICKET INFORMATION Attendees at this history education fundraiser, a spokesman said, will enjoy fantastic food from Signature Catering, beverages, and live music from Route 66 and JB and the Honey Beans. In addition, plans call for there to be tethered hot air balloon rides with a spectacular view of the mountains, child
care, plus live and silent auctions. Advance tickets purchased prior to Wednesday, Sept. 26, are $40 for adults and $10 for children. Ticket prices after Sept. 26 are $45 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the door, but space is limited, so purchasing in advance is recommended, the spokesman said. Proceeds will support the history education programs of the Andrew Johnson Heritage Association, which includes camp scholarships at the Doak House Museum, prog rams for Greene County 5th graders at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, the National History Day Program in Northeast Tennessee, and other history education programs for the community. Tickets may be obtained at: The Andrew Johnson Museum & Library on the campus of Tusculum College, 423-535-7348; Main Street: Greeneville Office, at 310 S. Main St., 423-639-7102; or by mail to Amy Saxonmeyer, 455 Meadowbrook Road, Afton, TN 37616.
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