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For the first time, Sevier County residents will have the opportunity to participate in the internationally acclaimed lifestyle education program known as CHIP – Complete Health Improvement Project. CHIP targets people who have or wish to...
Melissa Hayes (The Herald/ SCSD) Berlin Saylor (The Herald/ SCSD) While allegedly attempting to pawn off some fake money, two people were arrested by the Sevierville Police Department Aug 26. According to Sevierville Police Department Public...
The accident left three people seriously injured. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) While making a darting left turn from Chapman Hwy. to Zion Hill Rd., the driver of an orange pickup truck smashed into a Toyota Land Cruiser that was traveling in...
The impressive fireworks display at the Boomsday Festival draws thousands to the riverfront in Knoxville.(The Herald/Submitted Photo) More than 400,000 people visit Neyland Drive in Knoxville each year to experience the largest Labor Day weekend...
Adding to the numerous decisions for voters to make this November, Blount County residents will see a sales tax referendum on the ballot. County commissioners voted to allow for the referendum to be placed on the ballots, and if it goes through,...
Seymour High Principal Kristy Wallen. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Although the school year has just started, Seymour High School is off to an honorable start. Recognized for its growth and educational achievement, SHS was named a Reward School...
Traffic congestion of Boyds Creek rises as Seymour schools release students in the afternoon (The Herald/ Joe King) In most communities, schools are either spread out through the area or positioned near roads designed to handle heavy traffic...
James C. Lowe (The Herald/ SCSD) Kristy A. Smith (The Herald/ SCSD) With the number of growing copper thefts in the area, the Sevier County Sherriff’s Department has arrested a duo believed to be connected to a number of related crimes. Sevier...
The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department will reach out to the community for support Sept. 15. As part of their semi-annual boot drive fundraiser, anywhere from 15 to 20 members of SVFD will be at the intersection of Chapman Hwy. and Boyds Creek...
Jeff Sims (left) shakes hands with U.S. Representative Phil Roe (right) at the 36th annual Statesman of the Year Dinner. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) For most people, the notion of civic duty usually ends with casting a vote, but one Sevier...
Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney and Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) With Mitt Romney’s recent selection of Paul Ryan to the Republican Presidential ticket and the Republican National Convention...
Children enjoy a pie eating contest at the Sevier Count Fair. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Throughout the years the Sevier County Fair has become a tradition unto itself, but event officials say this year will have a special emphasis all its...
Roe speaks at the business-focused event. (The Herald/ Submitted photo) With an economy in shambles nation-wide, many local businesses that don’t receive the benefit of federal bailouts are feeling the worst of it. In an effort to soften the...
Sevier County Register of Deeds Sherry Robertson Huskey examines a book of deeds. (The Herald/ Joe King) With nearly any organization, the process of recording data is a decisive factor of success, and Sevier County certainly depends on the...
Sarah Sharp’s car hangs suspended in the air as Joey Boiling offers assistance. (The Herald/ Joe King) As far as Seymour is concerned, Chapman Hwy. is usually the hotbed for automobile accidents, but a recent sight may put that expectation...
Last year’s guests don balloon hats and play with their furry friends. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) A local shelter hopes to help animals in need with and upcoming fundraising event. The second annual All Paws Concert will be at 7 p.m....
Seymour head football coach Jim Moore. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) After winning their opener away at Campbell County, the Seymour Eagles (2-0) won their home opener in convincing fashion 38-14 over White County (0-2) who last year piled up 48 points...
Lady Eagle Junior Sarah Brewer goes after the ball against Anderson County. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Lady Eagles opened their season at home with a convincing win over Anderson County 4-0. Scoring was spread out evenly throughout...
Lady Eagle Shelby Stinnett at the top of her backswing. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) Both the Seymour boys and girls swept Sevier County in golf recently at Creekside Golf course in Seymour. The Eagles topped the Smoky Bears 158-174 while the Lady...
New Sevier County Library System Director Rhonda Tippitt introduces herself to the Sevier County Commissioners during last week’s meeting. (The Herald/Joe King) Rhonda Tippitt has recently joined the Sevier County Library System as director...
