Archive for: December, 2011

Lady Eagles Stay on Track

Lady Eagles Stay on Track

By: Lee Ramseylee@seymourherald.comThe Lady Eagles remained undefeated in the IMAC as they defeated Cocke County 51-33 giving them their fourth win in a row.  The easy win at home makes Seymour’s record 7-3 overall and 4-0 in the...

 

Basilio Icon of Sports Talk Radio

Basilio Icon of Sports Talk Radio

By: Lee Ramseylee@seymourherald.comTalk radio, especially sports talk radio has exploded over the past 15 years all over the country, including the Knoxville area.On the leading edge of that explosion is local radio talk show host Tony Basilio...

 

Organizations Offer Helping Hands

Organizations Offer Helping Hands

By Carol WurschmidtWherever there is a need, C.R.O.S.S and Catholic Charities, at times together and other times separately, provide services for those with broken lives. Both groups work year round to assist people of all ages no matter what...

 

Seymour Says

Seymour Says

What are your Christmas plans? Bruce Howard: “We always go up to Virginia every year.” Dan Herber: “Going up to Indiana. My whole family lives up there.” Ann Knutson: “Going to Springfield, IL to visit my daughter...

 

Customer Service a Priority

Customer Service a Priority

When she opened T-N-T Tans in January, Tamara Emory set out to offer personal service at prices no other salon could match.Emory had been tanning at a salon in the same location for some time when the store closed, prompting her to take a chance...

 

Christmas for Sale

Christmas for Sale

By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comDuring the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, people often focus on the material side of Christmas.  But some would like to remind us not to forget the meaning behind the season.David Hurst, youth...

 

New Look for Familiar Business

New Look for Familiar Business

By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comMcDonald’s in Seymour will soon have a new look, both inside and out, as the restaurant’s full remodel nears competition.Extensive exterior and interior work will radically alter the building’s...

 

Long Wait Almost Over

Long Wait Almost Over

By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comWhen the Weigel’s opens in Seymour on Monday, it will mark the culmination of decades of waiting and legal wrangling.The plot of land at the intersection of Boyd’s Creek and Chapman Highway was purchased...

 

Fresh Take on Fruit

Fresh Take on Fruit

By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comFor most people, an orange is an orange.  Gene Troyer is trying to show people otherwise by selling fruit in all shapes and sizes across the region.While working construction in Florida, Troyer got to know...

 

Huge Turnout for Parade

Huge Turnout for Parade

Spectators braved the cold last Saturday to line Chapman Highway for the annual Seymour Christmas Parade.Hundreds of people turned out as the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, Seymour High School Marching Band, churches and more turned out...

 

Seymour Spotlight

Seymour Spotlight

By Carol WurschmidtLt. Justin Caldwell and Rebecca Lindquist are fine examples of those who work or volunteer with the Salvation Army.  Both have suffered trauma in their lives and both not only survived, but are thriving with the life...

 

Multiple Vols Undergo Successful Surgery

Multiple Vols Undergo Successful Surgery

The University of Tennessee announced today that multiple football team members have undergone successful surgery during the off-season period.  Four Vols have undergone arthroscopic knee surgery: sophomore offensive lineman Alex Bullard,...

 

Musical Production to Benefit C.R.O.S.S.

The Seymour community is invited to attend a presentation of “Behold the Lamb of God,” a musical retelling of “the True Tall Tale of the coming of Christ” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18.  A benefit offering will be taken for...

 

Seymour Soccer Strikes Again

Seymour Soccer Strikes Again

The Seymour Vipers U19 team won this year’s East Tennessee Autumn Classic held in Morristown. They did not concede a goal during the entire tournament and scored eight goals against their opponents. Their coaches (mother and son team)...

 

Winter National Championships, World Cup Trials Coming to Knoxville

The nation’s best divers are coming to Knoxville. The USA Diving Winter National Championships and World Cup Trials will be held Dec. 15 to 22at the University of Tennessee’s Allan Jones Aquatic Center.America’s top divers...

 

Chase, Howarth Earn Honors

Chase, Howarth Earn Honors

Maryville College senior defender Jordan Chase and sophomore forward Ashley Howarth have been named to the 2011 NSCAA Women's Soccer NCAA Division III All-South-Atlantic Region team. Chase, a Franklin, Tennessee native anchored a defense...

 

Johnson, Randolph Named Freshman All-Americans

Johnson, Randolph Named Freshman All-Americans

Tennessee freshmen A.J. Johnson and Brian Randolph were named to the Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America Team on Monday. Johnson earned first-team honors while Randolph made the second team.Johnson, who was one of four SEC All-Freshman selections...

 

Robbery Suspect Arrested

Robbery Suspect Arrested

A Sevier County man has been arrested in connection with a robbery of a local convenience store.Michael E. Hopper, 34 of Sevierville, has been arrested for the robbery of the Dynamite Quick-Mart, 2093 Chapman Hwy.On Dec. 2 at approximately 10...

 

Seymour Says

Seymour Says

What are your holiday traditions? Joy Kwaak: “Having dinner with the family and friends.” Alan Everett: “Getting pigged out on smoked turkey and being around the family and friends.” Mitzi Carr: “Our family gets...

 

Whaley Signs with UAH

Whaley Signs with UAH

By: Lee Ramseylee@seymourherald.comSeymour standout pitcher Celeste Whaley has signed a letter-of-intent to play softball for the University of Alabama – Huntsville.The ALL-IMAC pitcher’s record was 17-5 on the mound with stingy...