CTL Script/ Top Stories of June 13 Tuesday
Publish Date: June 12 Monday
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From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast
Today is Tuesday, June 10th, and happy 82nd birthday to longtime broadcaster Marv Albert
***Albert***
I’m Brian Giffin and here are the top stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia
Plus, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk about Keto diets
to talk about high grocery prices
We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast
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Story 1. Drowning
The body of a man, identified as Dehaven Prillerman, was recovered from Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County. The incident was reported as a possible drowning, and authorities from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene. Witnesses stated that Prillerman had fallen off the back of a pontoon boat while attempting to retrieve his sunglasses that had dropped into the water. Despite efforts to locate him, he did not resurface. Prillerman was accompanied by eight other individuals on the boat at the time of the incident. Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com
STORY 2: Pathway
Reinhardt University and Kennesaw State University have partnered to create the Eagle-Owl Pathway program, allowing Reinhardt students to pursue a master's degree at KSU while working on their undergraduate degree. The program aims to provide students with the opportunity to earn two degrees more efficiently and affordably. The first pathway offered is for mathematics majors at Reinhardt who can earn a master's degree in intelligent robotic systems at KSU. The program streamlines the timeline, allowing students to complete their undergraduate degree in four years and their master's degree in one year instead of two. The program may expand to include other STEM majors in the future, aligning with workforce demands in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The agreement was signed by the presidents of both universities.
Story 3: firefighters
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services held a promotion ceremony at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex, where six firefighters were recognized for their achievements. Lt. Dean Billings was promoted to captain, while Sgt. Matt Hutcherson, Jeff Phillips, and Brian Thompson were promoted to lieutenant. Additionally, Nick Leslie and Gene Parker were promoted to sergeant. The firefighters will assume their new roles starting on Sunday. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters gathered at the ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the newly promoted individuals. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson awarded the firefighters with their new collar insignia, and family members had the honor of pinning their badges….read more at tribuneledgernews.com
Back in a moment
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STORY 4: Scholarships
Three high school graduates from Cherokee County, Georgia, have been awarded National Merit Scholarships sponsored by their respective colleges or universities. Griffen Bon and Paige Falcomata, both from Canton, and Brooke Richards from Woodstock were among the Georgia students selected for these scholarships. Bon, a graduate of Cherokee High School, will attend the University of Alabama to pursue a career in computer science. Falcomata, a graduate of Sequoyah High School, also received a scholarship to attend the University of Alabama and plans to pursue a career in actuarial science. Richards, a Fellowship Christian School graduate, received a scholarship to attend the University of Georgia and intends to pursue a career in engineering. These scholarships provide financial support ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the sponsoring institution.
Story 5: Runion
Jeff Runion, the head coach of the River Ridge baseball team, has been named the 2023 Cherokee County Baseball Coach of the Year. In his second season as coach, Runion led the Knights to the Class 6A semifinals with a 23-12 record. He credited the team's talented players, particularly JD Rediger, for their success. Runion emphasized the collective effort and team chemistry that contributed to their playoff run. River Ridge competes in a challenging region, and securing the final playoff spot was a significant achievement. The team's strong finish to the regular season set the stage for an exciting playoff run.
Story 6: Rediger
JD Rediger, a standout player for the River Ridge baseball team, has been named the 2023 Cherokee County Baseball Pitcher of the Year. Rediger played a pivotal role in the team's success, leading them to the state semifinals with a 23-12 record. He showcased exceptional talent on the mound, boasting a remarkable 0.63 ERA, which Coach Jeff Runion described as unprecedented at this level. Rediger's contributions as the team's ace pitcher were instrumental in their playoff run. He demonstrated his skills both on the mound and at the plate, delivering key performances and driving in runs. Rediger credited his success to the talented players and the enjoyable atmosphere at River Ridge.
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Story 7: Leah
And now, Leah McGrath, Corporate Diettician for Ingles Markets talks with our Bruce Jenkins about keto diets
****Leah****
Final thoughts after this
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