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By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comSince the Henley Street Bridge closed in January, much has been said about the new traffic situation both north and southbound on Chapman Highway. Now several businesses have to shoulder the burden of...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comA high speed chase claimed the life of 19-year-old Joshua Weaver on Sunday when he lost control of his motorcycle.According to a Sevier County Sheriff’s deputy familiar with the case, three motorcycles...
Visits to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for April were off by nearly 20 percent compared to the same time the year before. The number of visits dropped 18.7 percent for April 2011 compared with April 2010. However, officials say that...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comNow that summer vacation has arrived, children will be on the hunt for anything to keep them busy, something parents may be interested in, too.The Seymour branch of the Boys & Girls Club will hold an 11...
The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department responded to seven fires during the month of April.Over the course of the month, the department fielded 155 calls and department volunteers put in 286 man hours. Of the 155 calls, 75 were Emergency Medical...
Maryville resident, Caroline Best, travelled to Pakistan to teach math for nursing students in Sahiwal, Pakistan. She will present a program, “Pakistan: A Land of Need,” sharing her impressions of the people, culture and social...
The David B Hendrix 4-H Clubs of the Year have been announced for the 2010-2011 4-H year. David B Hendrix was the Agricultural Agent, in Sevier County, from 1930-1960.The top two placing clubs, at each grade level, were recognized as 4-H...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comAfter over four years, the condition of several acres of land off Knob Creek Road, behind Smoky Crossings Apartments, continues to deteriorate with no signs if anything will be done to halt its stagnation.The...
Registration for the City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation summer swim lesson program is now taking place.Registration is limited and no telephone registrations will be accepted. Lessons will be available in June and July...
Last Tuesday evening search dog teams called in by Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers found the body believed to be that of 58-year-old David Harrington of Largo, Fla., whose SUV had been parked for nearly a week in a pullout along...
Sevier County 4-H still has a few openings in the following day camps. Seeds, Plants & Dirt: June 15 through 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Cost is $15. Participants will learn the secrets of gardening while working...
Three Maryville College students from Sevier County received awards during the College’s annual Leadership Awards Ceremony held April 26 in the Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall of the Clayton Center for the Arts.Approximately 40 students...
Young and old are invited to celebrate the birthdays of Grandfather Mountain’s animals June 15. Guests have the opportunity to join the celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and participate in games, contests, crafts, and other special...
The Sevier County Democrats are holding a public information seminar about local farming and initiatives to support local producers. “It’s officially summertime,” says Chairperson Kendra Rand. “So it’s time...
By: Lee Ramseylee@seymourherald.comThe Lady Eagle Softball team has finished their season with a fourth place finish in the State AAA Tournament in Murfreesboro. It was a historic season as Seymour made it to the state competition for...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comWhen she was first approached about taking part in an overseas mission trip years ago, Connie Holbert wasn’t sure she could do it. Fast forward seven trips later and she’s still at it.Holbert,...
The Tennessee track & field team converted five of six qualifying opportunities Saturday at the NCAA East Preliminary Round meet, advancing three individuals and a pair of relays to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.Annie Alexander made it...
By: Lee Ramseylee@seymourherald.comLogan Sawyer, a familiar figure on the mound for the past several years at Seymour High School, has signed a letter-of-intent to play baseball for Lincoln Memorial University.The 6-foot-5-inch tall, right handed...
By: Lee Ramseylee@seymourherald.comThe Seymour Eagles track team recently held their annual award ceremony conducted by head coach Cotton Julian at Seymour High School.The awards were presented to the outstanding track performers in both the...
A Sevier County man has been arrested after attempting to set fire to a vehicle.Kevin R. Billiter, 34 of Gatlinburg, has been charged with Criminal Intent/Setting fire to personal property after he attempted to set a family member’s vehicle...
