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Roane County Commission highlights: Kingston High fishing proclamation, community reports and multiple funding and contract approvals
Summary
The commission honored the Kingston High School Fishing Team, heard community and economic development reports and approved a series of budget, grant and contract actions.
The Roane County Commission began its meeting with a proclamation declaring Feb. 10, 2025, as Kingston High School Fishing Team Day, honoring the team’s recent tournament finishes and scholarship signings.
During the delegation period Carolyn Wisharotti announced the Carolyn Wisharotti Foundation will award scholarships and a Helping Hand Award to local students and organizations. Justin Strawn, president and CEO of the Roane Alliance, gave an economic development and tourism update: occupancy tax receipts were cited as up nearly 22% year‑over‑year to January, the alliance is a pilot site for an Economic Development Talent Accelerator program, and Roane County is being promoted in site‑selection and industry publications.
The commission then considered and approved a number of routine and project‑specific resolutions, including budget…
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