Archive for: June, 2006

Live craft displays come to the Parkway

chantalle@theheraldnewspapers.com Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and the Arrowcraft Shop are bringing artists to the Parkway in Gatlinburg, this weekend to demonstrate their talents. Arrowmont starts it up on Friday. From noon to 7p.m.,...

 

Pilot seeks 2nd opinion on permit denial

Documents filed ask for Circuit Court’s review casey@theheraldnewspapers.com The Pilot Corporation is formally challenging a decision by the Sevier County Beer Board, in which Pilot’s application for an off premise beer permit for their...

 

Gatlinburg and The Smoky Mountains this weekend

Friday, June 30, 2006 Steve Forbert will be in concert at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Auditorium, Gatlinburg. This is the second in the inaugural series “Inspired by Appalachia.” Tickets are on sale for $15 at the door or by...

 

Schools to remove high-calorie sodas

news@theheraldnewspapers.com An alliance working to promote healthy meals and beverages in schools across the country have teamed up with an unlikely crew of sugar gurus—working with representatives of Cadbury Schweppes, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo—for...

 

Ribbon cut at WonderWorks

Ribbon cut at WonderWorks

Attraction features over 100 hands-on exhibits casey@theheraldnewspapers.com WonderWorks officials gathered yesterday with Pigeon Forge officials and financiers for the grand opening ceremony for the city’s newest and perhaps most intriguing...

 

Roy Jones-Prince Badi headlines July 29 boxing card

Much more than his 52nd victory may be on the line for Idaho icon Kenny “The Emmett Eliminator” Keene when he fights ex-International Boxing Federation champion “King” Arthur Williams (42-14-1, 29 KOs) on July 29 in a 10-round Special...

 

New putter requiring different approach set to hit the market

news@theheraldnewspapers.com It’s a unique new golf product that is giving a new face to putting. The newly launched L2 Lateral Line Putter allows a golfer to face the hole while putting for increased directional control, better distance...

 

Wallace signs free agent contract with Cleveland

Former Eagle will join Gulf Coast League Indians this week Former Carson-Newman pitcher John Wallace has signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Indians. Wallace will join the team this week as he reports to the Gulf Coast League Indians...

 

Candace Parker nominated for 2006 ESPY Award

Lady Vol hoopster one of four nominees for the GMC Professional Grade Play Award Rising sophomore basketball star Candace Parker has been nominated for the GMC Professional Grade Play Award, which will be presented at the 14th annual ESPY Awards...

 

Chico solid in Smokies win

Chico solid in Smokies win

Tennessee left-hander takes a one-hitter into seventh inning on his way to second win of season The Tennessee Smokies capped their most recent home series with the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx with a 6-2 victory Wednesday afternoon, improving to...

 

EARTH TALK

EARTH TALK

news@theheraldnewspapers.com Dear EarthTalk: What have been the most significant environmental impacts of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans? – Samantha Gray, Tacoma, WA Perhaps the longest-lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina was its environmental...

 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor Cherish the Child Foundation wishes to thank all those businesses and individuals who made our 1st Annual Donors Dinner, featuring U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander, a great success. Please know that each of you have truly made a difference...

 

NATIONAL NEWS

ETSU graduate fellowship endowment established Graduate students in the Claudius G. Clemmer College of Education at East Tennessee State University will benefit from a new endowment established by Dr. David and Hilda Collins through an initial...

 

July 4th Fun: UT history expert shares little-known facts about founding fathers

George Washington, the “father of our country,” never fathered children. Some founding fathers once suspected Benjamin Franklin of being a spy. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, two of the biggest proponents of America’s freedom, both died...

 

2006 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards presented

2006 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards presented

Individuals, organizations and projects honored for achievements   Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke presented the 2006 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards to 14 recipients Friday, including individuals, community...

 

Local man makes big money investing in real estate Joe Mercadante has created enough income from rea

news@theheraldnewspapers.com Thirty five year old Joe Mercadante stumbled across a Free Real Estate Investing Report that has helped him create enough monthly income in 12 months to quit his high paying corporate job. According to Joe, “I...

 

New books for the Sevier County Library System

Adult Fiction §         Wildwood Road by Christopher Golden (Main) §         Blood Royal by Harold Robbins (Kodak) §         Blindfold Game by Dana Stabenow (Seymour) §         The Secret Sisters by Joni Rodgers...

 

OBITUARIES

Thomas McConnell Montgomery, age 53 of Gatlinburg, passed away Saturday night, June 24, 2006. Born in Kingsport, TN, he was a graduate of Bearden High School and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. A former member of the Professional...

 

Beyond the “Bubble”: Smart Home Buying (& Selling) in an Age of Hype

Should you buy? Should you sell? Should you turn off the news before you have a nervous breakdown? Bestselling author Eric Tyson offers sage advice for renters and homeowners bewildered by real estate mumbo-jumbo. Residentially speaking, there’s...

 

One-of-a-kind concert organ installed at UT

The University of Tennessee’s handcrafted, one-of-a-kind concert organ is an awe-inspiring instrument. At more than 20 feet tall, with nearly 2,500 pipes and three keyboards, the organ will be a beautiful addition to the recently renovated...