Author Archive: Staff Report

Church Lends Students a Hand

Although school is out for the summer, a church-backed program is getting a jump start on helping area students receive free supplies and services to help prepare them for their return in August. Seymour United Methodist Church, which is located...

 

Last Weekend at 411 Motor Speedway

The following are the full results from the June 23 races at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour. Street Stock— 1. Dale Watson, No. 11 2. Tim Glass, No. 11... read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.ShareEmailFacebookTwitterGoogle +1

 

Partnership Benefits Disabled Veterans

Partnership Benefits Disabled Veterans

Richard Petty and Steve Smith (Food City President/CEO) pictured with Paralyzed Veterans of America representatives. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Food City and seven time NASCAR Champion, Richard Petty have once again teamed up to benefit Paralyzed...

 

Flower Show Features ‘Joys’

The Sevierville Garden Club will present a Standard Flower Show this weekend. “Joys in June” will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. June 22 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23 at the King Family Library, 408 High Street in Sevierville. The show will showcase...

 

Reading Program in Full Swing

The Sevier County Public Library System’s summer reading program kicked off earlier this month and participants have plenty to look forward to. The program—Dream BIG: READ! is going on now through July and includes special reading programs...

 

Herald Hosts Meet the Candidates

To help better inform its readers about the upcoming election in August, the Herald will host a Meet the Candidates event next month. The event will feature the two candidates vying for the 12th District State Representative of Sevier County...

 

Compassionate Students Recognized

Compassionate Students Recognized

(Pictured from left to right) Robert Chesser of Seymour High School, Courtney Huskey of Sevier County High School, Daryl Roberts, SVP Commercial Banker with Tennessee State Bank, and Josh Parr of Pigeon Forge High School. (Not pictured— Amber...

 

Fashion Forward 4-Hers

Fashion Forward 4-Hers

Sevier County Delegates to the Eastern Region 4-H Fashion & Design Conference include from (front row) Sarah Anne Bowyer, Annie Ownby, Cierra Yount, Meredith Finchum; (middle row) Kristen Burroughs, Courtney Gibson; back row – Brieann...

 

Park Offers Family Opportunities

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with support from the National Park Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Great Smoky Mountains Association, will be kicking off the summer with new programs designed specifically for families. The...

 

Seymour Alum Earns Scholarship

Seymour Alum Earns Scholarship

Andrew Ramsey of Seymour recently received the John Wendell and Clara Lee Hobby Scholarship. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) Andrew Ramsey, a graduate of Seymour High School and current University of Tennessee student, was recently selected to receive...

 

Assistant Chief, Wife Face Charges

Assistant Chief, Wife Face Charges

Michael Huskey (The Herald/SCSD) Jodie Huskey (The Herald/SCSD) The assistant chief of the Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department now faces drug and domestic violence charges stemming from an incident which took place last weekend. Assistant...

 

Lawmakers Recognized for Efforts

Lawmakers Recognized for Efforts

State Senator Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) and Representative Bob Ramsey (R-Maryville) were honored at the group’s Tennessee Disability Mega Conference last week. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Representative Bob Ramsey (R-Maryville) and State...

 

Summer Donations Decrease

As expected during the summer months, Medic Regional Blood Center is in need of blood donations. “Blood centers across the nations deal with shortage during the summer.  Donations traditionally decrease while the need for blood has the tendency...

 

Treatment Plant Breaks Ground

Treatment Plant Breaks Ground

(from left to right) Rick Kirby, Greg Logue, Gary Jones, Richard Montgomery, Harry Brooks, Sue Atchley, Becky Duncan-Masse, and Tim Burchett break ground for the new water treatment plant. (The Herald/Joe King) As part of the Knox Chapman Utility...

 

Overbey Announces Campaign

Overbey Announces Campaign

ate Senator Doug Overbey makes his formal re-election campaign announcement at the Sevier County Courthouse. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) State Senator Doug Overbey (R-Second District) formally announced his re-election campaign June 11 at the...

 

Historic Store Embraces Heritage

Historic Store Embraces Heritage

Ron Emery shares a laugh with a customer. (The Herald/ Joe King) In the modern age of mass consumerism it is a rare treat to see a store stick to its heritage and continue the historic legacy of being the oldest dime store in the south. Located...

 

Church Launches VBS

To provide children with a positive outlet for the summer, Grace Baptist Church will be putting on a six day youth program. The annual Amazing Wonders Aviation Vacation Bible School at Grace Baptist will be held June 17 to 21, with the family...

 

Accident Blocks Traffic

Accident Blocks Traffic

The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene of the accident. (The Herald/Joe Karl) A two-vehicle accident that occurred at Seymour’s busiest intersection backed up traffic on June...

 

Last Weekend at 411 Motor Speedway

The following are the full results from the June 9 races at 411 Motor Speedway. Classic— 1. Adam Engel, No. 28 2. Mitchell Childress, No. 27... read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.ShareEmailFacebookTwitterGoogle +1

 

Burglary Suspects Detained

Burglary Suspects Detained

Three suspects were detained by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department (The Herald/ Joe Karl) Three suspects were detained by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department June 1 after being stopped on Cherokee Hills Rd. According to Sevier County...