Archive for: September, 2012

Murder and Mystery on the River

Mystery & Mayhem Dinner Theater is teaming up with Volunteer Princess Cruises to bring a who-dun-it murder mystery to the still waters of the Tennessee River. “Murder at the Café Noir” will be performed for guests while they feast on...

 

Seymour Group to Buy Blinds for Library

Seymour Group to Buy Blinds for Library

Seymour Library Manager David Phillips examines books damaged by sunlight. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) The Friends of Seymour Library are seeking to raise funds to buy blinds that will solve the problems caused by sunlight streaming down on...

 

Election Commission Meeting

The Sevier County Election Commission will meet on September 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Sevier County Election Commission Office Warehouse, 1145 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, Tenn. 37862. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint election officials...

 

South-Doyle Football Still Undefeated

South-Doyle Football Still Undefeated

Cherokee runner turns it up field. (The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) The South-Doyle Cherokees are for real.  They are now 5-0 overall and 3-0 in 2-AAA play as they shut out Carter 23-0.  It is the first time the Cherokees have been 5-0 since 1991. The...

 

Lady Eagles Win in Volleyball

Lady Eagles Win in Volleyball

Lady Eagle senior Kasey Norman readies for the return. (The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Lady Eagle volleyball team earned a big IMAC victory recently as they defeated Morristown West. Seymour won the hard fought five set match 21-25, 25-20,...

 

Vols Zip Akron

Vols Zip Akron

Tennessee’s Justin Hunter hauls in a touchdown pass. (The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) Tennessee took care of business Saturday night by defeating the Akron Zips 47-26 at Neyland Stadium. The score was no indication of how the game actually was...

 

Tauk – To Share Their Talent With The World

Tauk – To Share Their Talent With The World

By Angela Karl, Entertainment Editor Tauk will be performing at the Valarium in Knoxville Nov. 3 (The Herald/Angela Karl) While many music-lovers may not have heard of Tauk, they should start listening. Members include Matt Jalbert playing guitar,...

 

Libertarian Party Emphasizes Freedom: Local Group Supports Small Government Politics

Libertarian Party Emphasizes Freedom: Local Group Supports Small Government Politics

Knox County Libertarian Chairman T. Gregory Knox (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) For most Americans, voting is generally presented as a choice between two candidates, but with the growth of Executive Power under both the Bush and Obama administrations,...

 

Misinterpretation Causes Tension: SVFD Donation Letter Sparks Combative Responses

Misinterpretation Causes Tension: SVFD Donation Letter Sparks Combative Responses

  Seymour Volunteer Fire Department Chairman Ted Esch. (The Herald/ Achieved Photo) In an attempt to raise funds to prevent a transition to a subscription service, the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department sent out a donation request letter...

 

Two Charged Following Discovery of Meth Lab

Two Charged Following Discovery of Meth Lab

James Stanton Kouma (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said today two men were arrested overnight following the discovery of a meth lab at a residence on Reservoir Road. Jimmy Lee Harrison, 28, of Madisonville,...

 

Boot Drive Buckles Up

Boot Drive Buckles Up

A Seymour Volunteer Fire Fighter collects a donation at the fundraiser. (The Herald/ Joe Karl) Now a community tradition, the bi-annual fundraiser held by the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department was met with vibrant support. “Most people are...

 

Monthly Honors Bestowed in Seymour

Monthly Honors Bestowed in Seymour

From left to right, Kristen Payne, Willie Stocksbury, Alex Cate, Nic Clegg, and Miranda Powell. (The Herald/ Joe King) Four students were named Students of the Month at Seymour High School Sept. 18. A student was selected from each grade level...

 

Mayor Shows Local Business Love: Lunch with the Mayor Cooks up Hearty Sales

Mayor Shows Local Business Love: Lunch with the Mayor Cooks up Hearty Sales

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchette stands with the staff of south Knoxville’s Love That BBQ during “Lunch with the Mayor.” (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) More so than any facet of American economics, small local businesses make...

 

New Health Clinic in Sevier Co.

Tennessee Department of Health Chief Medical Officer David Reagan, MD, PhD, joined other local and state officials Sept. 18 for an open house celebration at the new Sevier County Health Department facility in Sevierville. The new location provides...

 

Sheriff Recognized for Honor: Mayor Presents Proclamation of Achievement

Sheriff Recognized for Honor: Mayor Presents Proclamation of Achievement

Sheriff Ron Seals accepts the Sheriff of the Year award from Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters. (The Herald/ Joe King) After considering his continuous years of dedication and service, the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association’s selection of Sevier...

 

Inspecting Child Seats in Sevier

The City of Sevierville Police Department (SPD) has scheduled a Child Car Safety Seat Checkpoint from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Tennessee State Bank, 642 Dolly Parton Parkway. Through past checkpoints, the SPD has learned that many child...

 

Sevierville Teaches Safety

The City of Sevierville Police Department will participate in the Boys and Girls Club Safety Day event this Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Sevierville City Park. SPD officers will be present from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will provide the several...

 

Veteran’s Hospital Opens: Elected Officials Praise Area Soldiers

Veteran’s Hospital Opens: Elected Officials Praise Area Soldiers

Gathered officials cut the ribbon to the hospital entrance. (The Herald/ Joe King) Showing supporting and being active with support are two different things, and Sept. 18 was officially a day in which the service our veterans have given was...

 

Sevier County Students Raising Funds for Cancer

Sevier County School students are joining in the fight against cancer by raising money and walking the Pigeon Forge High School track Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Sevier County School students are holding a “Mini-Relay,” which is an abbreviated version...

 

Meet Sevier County Author

Gatlinburg resident, and published author, Keith Donnelly will speak at the Friends of Kodak Library Meeting on Sept. 25. The Meeting will be held at the Kodak Branch of the Sevier County Public Library System, 319 West Dumplin Valley Road in...