June 21, 2026
News
TDOT reminds drivers to slow down in work areas
L incoln County officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation are asking drivers to “please slow down.” Officials said this is especially important when drivers see orange flashing lights on the roadway.
School Board approves guaranteed maximun price for Highland Rim renovations and technology
T he Lincoln County Board of Education considered the acceptance of the guaranteed maximum price for the Highland Rim renovation at its May 4 monthly meeting. The agenda item was twofold. In addition to approving the multi-million dollar guaranteed maximum price, the board also approved an additional cost for technology for the school addition.
Jim Hammons announces candidacy for District 1 commissioner
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements and photos as we receive them and as space allows before the July 29, 2026, edition. The election is on Aug. 6, 2026. Announcements should be no longer than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.
Timeframe given property owners to begin fire debris cleanup
City officials said cleanup from the five-alarm fire that destroyed four buildings and five businesses on Market Street East is no further along 100 days later than the day after the fire. Containing the fire and preventing smoldering resulted in debris from the four buildings becoming one big pile measuring 16-feet high in places and containing asbestos. A property cleanup coordination See Fire, Page 4A ^ meeting was held Thursday which resulted in property owners being given 60 days to file the required cleanup applications.
SCHRA is offering free summer meals for eligible kids
N o child should ever go hungry!
BOMA to issue bond to finance a $2.35 million fire truck
T he Fayetteville Board of Mayor and Alderman approved the issuance of a general obligation bond to provide funds to finance purchasing a fire truck at last week’s regular monthly meeting.