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Seymour, yes, we can. Don’t listen to the politicians and the naysayers. Yes, we can become energy-independent. It’s happening all over the country. What better time than now? New jobs and investments can be developed....
Archive for: January, 2009
Seymour boys enjoy the snow
Seymour residents Cody Bullock, Ben Kitts and Grey Gibson enjoy a day out of school recently as 7 inches of natural snow fell at Ober Gatlinburg. … read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.... read the rest of the story by Subscribing...
Sevier County Food Ministries benefits from food drive
GATLINBURG – Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park has collected food for the needy through its weekly specials. The resort offered a free lift ticket from 6-10 p.m. Mondays in January to ladies of all ages who brought in three...
Congressman Roe sets local office hours
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Phil Roe (TN-1) announced he will send staff to hold office hours in Sevier County from 9 to 11 a.m. Mon., Feb. 2, at the Sevier County Sheriff Department. Roe’s staff will be available to assist...
Books Are BIG for story time at the SCPLS
Preschoolers and their caregivers can visit any branch of the Sevier County Public Library System in February for new stories, crafts and games for the New Year. During the week of February 16-20, the preschool story time program will be presented...
Famous explorer searches for lost toys in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE – Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring “Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,” starring the world’s most famous Latina explorer, to Knoxville for three performances. The...
Gateway Green at Night comes to Sevierville
SEVIERVILLE – Gateway Green at Night is offering a seminar for residents and businesses interested in saving money while conserving and protecting resources. The two-hour event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 29, at the Pigeon...
Wreck closes Chapman Highway
By Kim Steele SEYMOUR – A two-vehicle collision on Chapman Highway Monday afternoon stalled traffic for at least an hour near Shiloh Church Road. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Teresa Melas, 41, of Knoxville, received...
Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior Are generic medications as effective as brand-name drugs, and if so, why are they so much cheaper? Also, how can I find out which medicines are available in generic form. Brand-Name Buyer Dear Buyer... read the rest of the...
SBA offers new online resources for small businesses
WASHINGTON – Entrepreneurs can take advantage of new, free online training and other resources offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist them during this period of economic recovery. The SBA offers a variety of online...
Knology to announce competitive-edge business technology in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE – Knology, a leading provider of telecommunications products and services, is bringing new communication technology to Knoxville to give small- to medium-sized businesses a competitive advantage in these difficult economic times....
Art auction contributes to Bijou’s Jubilee celebration
KNOXVILLE – More than 50 original works of art are currently on display in the Gallery area of the Bijou Theatre. All works are by local and area artists and will be available at a silent auction event from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan....
Congressman urges legislators to delay cut-off of analog broadcasts
By Kim Steele WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Phil Roe (Tenn.-1) has sent a letter to legislators asking them to delay the February 17 cut-off of all analog broadcasts in favor of digital television so more viewers in Sevier County can...
UT women down Razorbacks
By Adam Vogelmeier The Vols and Razorbacks were tied after the first half of play Thursday night. In the second, Tennessee trailed by as many as 6 points, before going on an 11-0 run. The two teams had eight lead changes in the second half....
No. 10 Lady Vols Welcome No. 1 Georgia for Senior Day Showdown
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The 10th-ranked Tennessee women’s swimming and diving team welcomes No. 1 Georgia to the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center for the final regular season home meet of the season at 2 p.m. on Saturday....
Snow tubing comes to Ober Gatlinburg
GATLINBURG – Imagine rocketing down a 400-foot snow-covered slope, lying flat in a canvas-covered tube. Knifing through the falling snow, the only thing louder than the squeals of delight are the screams of pure joy coming from the kids...
Knoxville Chamber announces Governor Luncheon
KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville Chamber has announced that Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen will be speaking to Chamber members and other area businesspeople at an event on Friday, Feb. 6. The presentation will come three days before the governor’s...
NO. 4 LADY VOLS FACE NO. 1 TEXAS A&M IN DUAL MEET
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee women’s track & field team will do something this weekend it hasn’t done in 13 seasons. The fourth-ranked Lady Vols will take part in a dual meet, competing in College...
No. 24 Lady Vol tennis voted fourth in preseason SEC coaches poll
KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee Lady Vol tennis team has been picked to finish fourth in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference, according to the 2009 Preseason Coaches poll. The selection comes on the heels of...
Annual youth event returns to Gatlinburg with new name
GATLINBURG – Nearly 3000 teens and sponsors will return to Gatlinburg for their eighth annual youth event Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. Accelerant is an annual youth ministry weekend sponsored by participating conferences of the International...
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