Archive for: June, 2006

Police impersonators attempt robbery

At approximately 12:56 a.m. Saturday morning Morristown Police Department officers were dispatched to the residence at 1111 Hillvale Drive to investigate a home burglary. The 911 caller stated that the perpetrators were still in the residence. Two...

 

Canon puts digital cameras in photographers’ hands

chantalle@theheraldnewspapers.com Canon U.S.A. and the American Park Network teamed up to conduct free photography workshops at the Sugarlands Visitors Center with evening programs at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Attendees received lessens...

 

Light the Night Corporate Reception – tonight

chantalle@theheraldnewspapers.com Light the Night Corporate Reception is tonight 5:30p.m. to 7p.m. at the Sapphire Bar and Restaurant at 428 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. The reception is open to any company, who would like to participate in the...

 

LOCAL NEWS

FBI searches for Knoxville bank robber The FBI and Knoxville Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person who robbed the BB&T in Knoxville yesterday. The BB&T at 310 Merchants Drive, in Knoxville,...

 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, “Developer to restore Van Gilder home” in June 23, 2006 edition I feel compelled to express my outrage and disbelief about the proposed site development/destruction. Mr. Shular’s apparently patting himself on the back about...

 

From the Shadows: Take time to sharpen the saw

news@theheraldnewspapers.com It’s high season for the tourism industry. Local business owners know they must git while the gittin’ is good. Local citizens like you and me sit in long lines of traffic. I drive by fields dotted with huge...

 

Charlie Daniels to headline 2006 Sevier County Fair

Charlie Daniels returns to East Tennessee as the headline act for this year’s much talked about Sevier County Fair. He and his band are scheduled to perform on Wednesday, September 6 at the arena area of the fairgrounds. “The residents...

 

Gatlinburg city employees could get a 3% raise

City Commissioners are considering a new pay plan chantalle@theheraldnewspapers.com All Gatlinburg city employees will get at least a 3% raise if the new pay plan is approved. Larry Russell, of Organizational Management Group, presented the...

 

NATIONAL NEWS

First THP promotions granted under new system The Tennessee Department of Safety today named two veteran Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeants as the first to be promoted under a new transparent promotions system which allows any citizen to view...

 

OBITUARY

Ralph Randal Bohanan, age 73 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, June 26, 2006, at his home. He was retired from KUB in Knoxville and was a member of Sims Chapel Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to spend time hunting and...

 

An all American weekend

Great times, delicious food and fantastic entertainment will abound on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson’s All American Weekend Celebration! A highlight of the festivities will be the daring stunt bike exhibitions...

 

SummerFest comes to New Market Park

As another year passes by, the team at New Market Fire & Rescue is preparing for another weekend of SummerFest in the New Market Park.  The June 30th (Friday) event will feature live Gospel music from area performers from 5:00pm to midnight. ...

 

Gatlinburg city employees could get a 3% raise

City Commissioners are considering a new pay plan chantalle@theheraldnewspapers.com All Gatlinburg city employees will get at least a 3% raise if the new pay plan is approved. Larry Russell, of Organizational Management Group, presented the...

 

Charlie Daniels to headline 2006 Sevier County Fair

Charlie Daniels returns to East Tennessee as the headline act for this year’s much talked about Sevier County Fair. He and his band are scheduled to perform on Wednesday, September 6 at the arena area of the fairgrounds. “The residents...

 

CHURCH CALENDAR

St. Paul Episcopal Church of Seymour Schedules Worship Services St. Paul Church will be holding regular worship services on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. with a Christian Education program from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. before that service. All are welcome...

 

4-H CONNECTIONS: Can teens really SAVE money?

Yes, according to a recent challenge made to 8th grade 4-H members! The Sevier County 4-H Staff challenged students in January to save at least $30.00 by April 1.  (Don’t laugh.  If you do not have a regular income that can be challenging!) ...

 

LOCAL NEWS

FBI searches for Knoxville bank robber The FBI and Knoxville Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person who robbed the BB&T in Knoxville yesterday. The BB&T at 310 Merchants Drive, in Knoxville,...

 

Light the Night Corporate Reception – tonight

chantalle@theheraldnewspapers.com Light the Night Corporate Reception is tonight 5:30p.m. to 7p.m. at the Sapphire Bar and Restaurant at 428 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. The reception is open to any company, who would like to participate in the...

 

Canon puts digital cameras in photographers’ hands

chantalle@theheraldnewspapers.com Canon U.S.A. and the American Park Network teamed up to conduct free photography workshops at the Sugarlands Visitors Center with evening programs at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Attendees received lessens...

 

Police impersonators attempt robbery

At approximately 12:56 a.m. Saturday morning Morristown Police Department officers were dispatched to the residence at 1111 Hillvale Drive to investigate a home burglary. The 911 caller stated that the perpetrators were still in the residence. Two...