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Partnership Saves Lives

Partnership Saves Lives

Medic Regional Blood Center encourages residents to take some time out of their day to donate blood this summer. (The Herald/Archive Photo) Medic Regional Blood Center is proud to partner once again with the Tennessee Smokies and Chick-fil-A...

 

Passing the Experience Along

Passing the Experience Along

Rod Dykes takes a hose off of a fire engine. (The Herald/Joe King) Although fighting fires is an important part of how the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department serves the community, responding to medical emergencies and automobile accidents play...

 

Pain Clinic Bill Passed

Pain Clinic Bill Passed

County Commissioners voted for an amendment to more closely monitor pain management clinics. (The Herald/Joe King) In an effort to more closely monitor pain management clinics in hopes of preventing would-be prescription abusers from adding...

 

Project Undergoes Noticeable Change

Project Undergoes Noticeable Change

Simpson Construction and their contractors continue construction on the access roads at the bridge. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Many motorists noticed new traffic pattern shifts along Hwy. 66 this week. Blalock & Sons Construction crews...

 

Camps Make a Splash

Camps Make a Splash

Two girls use a sander to smooth out a summer project. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) With the school year winding down and summer rapidly approaching, many area camps are making preparations for the nearing summer season. One such camp which...

 

Daycare Provides Community’s Future

Daycare Provides Community’s Future

A class of preschoolers line-up to wash their hands as Tammie Burnette prepares to escort them to lunch. (The Herald/Joe King) For parents the quality of daycare is a constant topic, and as education becomes more prevalent in our society, many...

 

Officer Continues Legacy

Officer Continues Legacy

Deputy Bob Burdren continues to serve in law enforcement beyond his retirement. (The Herald/Joe King) Although Sevier County Deputy Bob Burdren is officially retired, he still feels the need to protect the community he loves. “I’ve been...

 

Traffic Stop Nets Meth Charge

Traffic Stop Nets Meth Charge

Aaron David Horsby (The Herald/BCSO) A 28-year-old Maryville man was charged last week in connection with a methamphetamine investigation. Aaron David Horsby, 28 of Maryville, was charged with criminal attempt to manufacture a Schedule II controlled...

 

Hot Rod Show Revs Up

Hot Rod Show Revs Up

Attendees enjoy the NSRA car show. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The National Street Rod Association will present its annual Street Rod National event in Knoxville during the weekend of May 4 through 6. A large portion of Chilhowee Park and the...

 

Rabies Clinic Announced

Rabies Clinic Announced

Staff worker Lisa Lavin calms Brandon Galyo’s dog Leighla while Dr. Rosemary Jones administers a rabies vaccination. (The Herald/Joe King) The Seymour Vet Clinic will host their annual rabies vaccination clinic May 3 through 15. The Rabies...

 

Roads Close for Event

The annual City of Sevierville Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass event will take place downtown on May 18 and 19. To facilitate the event, several streets must be temporarily closed, and the Sevier County Courthouse will close early on May...

 

Highway Fatalities Dramatically Increase

After record-setting reductions in the number of highway fatalities in Tennessee, the state is now seeing a dramatic increase in crash deaths so far in 2012. Preliminary reports show 288 people have died on Tennessee roadways from January 1...

 

Cash Mob Open to Seymour

An event that stimulates local economies is a definite option for Seymour businesses. Suzanne Obszanki, Director of Promotion and Marking for Cash Mob, said the free marketing service could be offered to Seymour businesses. Cash Mob is a marketing...

 

Local Church Hosts Car Show

Local Church Hosts Car Show

This is the fourth year Seymour United Methodist Church will hold its annual Car, Truck and Tractor Show. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Seymour United Methodist Church will hold their 4th Annual Car, Truck and Tractor Show this Saturday from...