🌱 See which Oneida students just earned Roane State scholarships

Cheers Oneida! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See which Oneida students just earned Roane State scholarships
• Meet the Oneida teen now helping lead Tennessee 4-H

Also on today's calendar: 100th Annual Scott County Fair and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

From our Partner
Today's Oneida Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Oneida Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Oneida.

---

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• Roane State Foundation announces 2026-2027 High School Merit Award recipients (scnoneida.net) — Several Oneida seniors have been awarded Roane State Foundation scholarships for the 2026–27 school year, including Earl McDonald, Plateau Electric Cooperative, W.H. Swain, and Bromma Pemberton awards. The Foundation recognized more than 100 high-achieving students regionwide, distributing over $123,000 now and planning nearly $400,000 more in aid this summer.
   

• Scott County 4-H Members Shine at State Roundup (scnoneida.net) — Oneida High School junior Ryleigh Boutwell has been elected a Representative at Large on the Tennessee State 4-H Council, giving local youth a voice in statewide programs. Scott County 4-H members also brought home a state photography championship, a trip to National 4-H Congress, and major service awards during the recent Tennessee 4-H Roundup at UT Martin.
   

---

📸 Around Oneida

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Oneida

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Annual Autism Awareness Ridge →
  Scott High School, 400 Scott High Dr, Huntsville
  9:30 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Friday August 7

• Ranger-led Porch Talks: Bandy Creek
  Big South Fork National Park Bandy Creek Visitor Center, 151 Stable Rd Oneida TN 37841
  2:00 pm
• Ranger-led Campground Program at Bandy Creek Campfire Circle
  Big South Fork National Park Bandy Creek Campground Campfire Circle across from the pool parking lot.
  7:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• Ranger-led Program: Devils of Big South Fork
  Big South Fork National Park Bandy Creek Visitor Center 151 Stable Rd Oneida TN 37841
  10:00 am
• Ranger-led program: Mine 18 Guided Walking Tour →
  Big South Fork National Park Program will meet at Blue Heron Visitor Center located at the end of Mine 18 road, Strunk, KY
  10:00 am

Tuesday August 11

• 100th Annual Scott County Fair →
  Scott County Fair, 128 Stanley St, Oneida
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Appalachian Storyteller Guest Performance: Beth Ann Kilburn
  Big South Fork National Park Blue Heron Interpretive Center in Kentucky at the end of Mine 18 Rd.
  11:45 am

Friday August 14

• 100th Annual Scott County Fair →
  Scott County Fair, 128 Stanley St, Oneida
  5:00 pm

---

📣 Oneida Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Teacher Service Day
  Scott County Schools @ Assigned Schools
  8:00 am

Thursday August 13

• SCMS Football vs SMMS
  Scott County Schools @ SHS
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• USS Tennessee BB-43 World War II Remembrance Museum →
  Museum of Scott County, 400 Scott High Dr, Huntsville
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Murphy USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Oneida. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Oneida. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oneida here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Jacksboro

• County Commission takes action on airport mega project (1450wlaf.com)
• Daugherty, found guilty in Feb., sentenced on Monday to 25 years (1450wlaf.com)
• Campbell County football embracing new culture ahead of 2026 season (wate.com)

Wartburg

• Glena Mae Hamby Taylor Nelson, 90, Wartburg (bbbtv12.com)

Norris

• Four Rescued After Boat Fire on Norris Lake Near Hickory Star Marina (wivk.com)
• Knox News photographers share their best photos from July 2026 (knoxnews.com)

---

Ok Oneida! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook