The Housing Problem Part Two
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Last week, we heard from two builders about challenges with affordable housing, and this week, we’ll cover Ryan and Melissa Faircloth’s insight. Many readers will be familiar with one of their projects from 2024: Woodford at Glenview in Trenton. The couple is involved in multiple aspects of housing, from investing…
Read MoreWolverines Claim Three Wins Before Christmas Break
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School wrestling teams were busy before a much-needed Christmas break with multiple matches for the Wolverines, Lady Wolverines, and Dade Middle School Wolverines. Dade County hosted North Sand Mountain, Marion County, and Chattooga for senior night right before Christmas break. The Wolverines started the evening off…
Read MoreObituaries – Jan. 1st Issue
KAREN CLOUD Karen Rene’ Hampton Cloud, 56, of Trenton, unexpectedly passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Born Sept. 23, 1968, in Trenton, Karen was the daughter of the late George L. Hampton and Eva B. Graham Lacey. A lifelong resident of Dade County, she dedicated herself to her family as a devoted homemaker and was…
Read MoreMultiple Accidents, Two Fatalities Last Week
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Last week (especially Tuesday and Wednesday) proved treacherous for motorists and resulted in several tragedies. Dec. 17 began with an early morning wreck on I-24 between I-59 and the Wildwood exit. An overturned semi blocked both lanes, but no fatalities were reported. Late that morning, a 29-year-old man was killed…
Read MoreThe Housing Problem Part One
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor If you’re looking for an affordable place to live in Dade County—and one that’s in decent condition—chances are you’ve run into challenges. In an attempt to gain local insight into the complicated topic of housing, the Sentinel spoke with several builders, flippers, and landlords in the area. This article is…
Read MoreNever Fight Alone: A Mighty Oaks Testimony
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor “One time when my daughter’s arm had fallen asleep, she said her arm was gray. When she said that, I thought, “My entire body feels gray all the time.’ Just a shell, just existing.” So said Gene Nelson when reflecting on the toll that years of crime scene investigation, patrol,…
Read MoreSheep, Shawls, Blankets, And Luncheons: Meet Robert And Brenda McKaig
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Robert and Brenda McKaig’s life together has been marked by showing care for both animals and people. Robert is well known from his time as the only veterinarian in the county and for starting the Dade County Animal Hospital, but the couple’s involvement in the community goes beyond this legacy.…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Battle Until Final Buzzer But Fall 50–42
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine basketball team traveled to Armuchee on Monday, Dec. 16, to face the Lady Indians in a region game. Dade County started slow but managed to stay with the Lady Indians most of the first quarter and ended down by five points, 15-10. The second quarter…
Read MoreObituaries – Dec. 25th Issue
CLIFFORD ABBOTT Clifford Abbott, 84, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Clifford was a retired electrical engineer from Combustion Engineering following 30 years of service. He was a renowned Golden Glove Boxing Champion for many years and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Clifford was a graduate of Dade County High…
Read MoreWolverines Pick Up First Region Win At Armuchee
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine basketball team traveled to Armuchee on Monday, Dec. 16, to face the Indians in a big region game. A competitive first quarter saw the Indians hold a two-point lead after eight minutes of play, 16-14, as the two teams exchanged baskets and got off to a…
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