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Dear Rose, I have moved to the south after living in the north all my life. Something that has really surprised me is the seriousness with which some people take the Confederate flag. Up north we just considered it a fun symbol of the old days....
Fulton’s high flying Falcons overcame a four point deficit at the half to beat Seymour 52-48 in the finals of the District 3-AA boys tournament Friday night at Carter. Fulton used a 16-4 scoring burst in the first six minutes of the third...
The Lady Eagles had to settle for 2nd place Thursday night as the Lady Roadrunners rallied to beat them 49-36 and take claim to 1st place in the 3-AA district tournament. Seymour battled to even keep control of the ball throughout the 1st quarter...
5 game winning streak culminates in a shutout It could have been those Nextel Cup Driver Scott Riggs jerseys that the Ice Bears were wearing this weekend or it could be that the team has finally shook the dust of themselves, either way the Bears...
Spring is just around the corner, and summer isn’t that far away. With this warmer weather (of course that’s subject to change at any given moment) many of us are thinking of becoming more active, and getting outdoors. Some of us are even...
In the last two weeks I’ve had the privilege of speaking before both the House and Senate Small Business Committees about SBA’s proposed FY 2006 budget. Believe it or not, I like budget season. I like it because it’s an opportunity to...
Q. Your lover just bought you a 25-karat-gold ring from a pawnbroker–”a steal of a deal.” Now where should you tell your lover to go? A. To a jeweler’s to test what’s really in the ring. Pure gold is 24 karat, so 25 karat is...
NASHVILLE, Tenn., — A routine traffic stop made by a Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Tuesday led to the seizure of approximately 400 pounds of marijuana. The driver of the truck has been charged with the manufacture, possession and intent...
Missing Florida girl still missing More than 250 police officers and volunteers turned out Sunday to search for Jessica even though torrential rains fell and a tornado watch was in effect. So far there are few clues stated Citrus County Sheriff...
Several changes to traffic signal phases completed To improve traffic flow for citizens and visitors, the City of Sevierville announces that several traffic signal phases have been changed, as follows: • Westbound traffic on SR 139 now has...
Poverty without Social Security 54 percent of Tennesseans over 65 would be considered at or below federal poverty levels according to a study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The poverty mark for a single senior is $9,060 and $11,148...
Tapoco Relicensing Agreement designates restrictions along Highway 129 Camping restrictions along a portion of Highway 129 will begin March 1 when Alcoa Power Generating Inc.’s (APGI) new federal license for its hydropower project takes effect. The...
Nice hike open to everyone of all ages February 26, 2005- The Walter’s State Community College Outdoor Club met today to hike the Little Pigeon River Trail under the leadership of Gary Acquaviva. The Little Pigeon River Trail is located in...
Walters State Community College was prominently represented at the February 16 meeting of the Gatlinburg Lodging & Hospitality Association at Calhoun’s Banquet Hall. Ronnie Taylor, Director of Education Services, gave an overview of...
Eagles advance in 3-AA tournament Game 1 of the 2005 District 3 boys’ basketball tournament which was held Monday night saw the #5 seed Seymour Eagles take on the #4 seed Carter Hornets. The first period was mostly defense as the only point...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Due to unplayable field conditions at Tennessee’s Tyson Park, the scheduled home-opening doubleheader against Marshall on Wed., Feb. 23rd, has officially been postponed. A make-up date for the two games has been established...
At the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday two old timers managed to pull it out and placed in the top ten in the final 500. Mark Martin ended his final Daytona 500 in 6th and Rusty Wallace ended his final Daytona in 10th. They didn’t...
Carson-Newman senior Jonathan Martin (Corryton, Tenn.) has been named to the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV Men’s basketball team. Martin is a first-team selection. Martin has a 3.84 grade point average and is an Accounting...
What will a man do? In my drive to work, I have seen an increasingly amount of skunks flattened on the highway. I was amazed that the member of skunks actually exceeded that of the normal “possum pancake.” It has been brought to my attention,...
A popular new term is being thrown around when people find themselves in the middle of caring for their own children and parents at the same time. This week I’m taking a look at all the varieties of sandwiches available. Over one fourth...
