Archive for: December, 2012

Seymour Responds to National Tragedy

Seymour Responds to National Tragedy

By Joe King, King@seymourherald.com An American Flag flies at half-mast at Seymour Primary School in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School victims. (The Herald/ Joe King) In the aftermath of the senseless Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre,...

 

Uncertainty Boosts Firearm Sales

Uncertainty Boosts Firearm Sales

Chris Clepper (L) along with his staff are ready to answer your questions. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) By Jamie Stewart Storey, Jamie@seymourherald.com Firearm and ammunition sales have increased this year according to local firearms...

 

Vol Qualifies for US Open

Vol Qualifies for US Open

Rhyne Williams launches the ball. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Just a few months ago, former Tennessee Volunteer Rhyne Williams qualified for the US Open to make his career Grand Slam debut. Now chalk up another first for the 21 year old from...

 

Business Draws Closer

Business Draws Closer

Seymour Cash Advance will soon relocate to 11518 Chapman Hwy. (The Herald/ Joe King) A familiar sight to those traveling to Sevierville from Chapman Hwy., a local Seymour business will be moving closer to the heart of the community at the start...

 

Vols Receiver Coach Announced

Vols Receiver Coach Announced

New Vols Receiver Coach Zach Azzanni. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) University of Tennessee head coach Butch Jones announced today that Zach Azzanni has been named wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator for the Vols. Azzanni joins Tennessee...

 

4-H Public Speaking Winners Announced

4-H Public Speaking Winners Announced

4th grade speaking winners (from left) Rylie Rawlings – 3rd place – Sevierville Intermediate; Adam Quincy – 2nd place – Seymour Intermediate; Katelyn Hedrick – 1st place – Homeschool. (The Herald/ Submitted...

 

Bull Riders Saddle Up

Bull Riders Saddle Up

Bull riding is considered to be one of the most dangerous sports in the world. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) The Professional Bull Riders are returning February 23, but sales for select adult tickets end soon. The event will take place at the...

 

Tennessee Ranked 39th in Overall Health

Tennessee Ranked 39th in Overall Health

Obesity is a big problem in Tennessee. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Americans are living longer due to several medical advances, but unhealthy behavior and preventable illness threaten quality of life, according to United Health Foundation’s...

 

Seymour Bowling Defeats Sevier County

Seymour Bowling Defeats Sevier County

By Lee Ramsey, Lee@seymourherald.com Seymour bowler Bryan Woodward rolls another pin buster. (The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Bowling team finished one of their best seasons in history as they wrapped up the regular season by defeating Sevier...

 

Lady Eagles Storm Lady Hurricanes

Lady Eagles Storm Lady Hurricanes

By Lee Ramsey, Lee@seymourherald.com Lady Eagle Lexi Justus drives the ball up the floor. (The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Lady Eagles basketball team remains undefeated in the district (9-2, 4-0 District 2-AAA) by defeating the Morristown...

 

Seymour Wrestling Wins over Alcoa

Seymour Wrestling Wins over Alcoa

By Lee Ramsey, Lee@seymourherald.com Seymour Eagle wrestler takes down his opponent. (The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) The Seymour wrestling team is rolling right along with success this year as they recently defeated Alcoa 42-33 in a dual match at Alcoa. The...

 

Seymour Defeats Morristown East

Seymour Defeats Morristown East

Jake McBrayer in the backcourt with the ball for the Eagles. (The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) By Lee Ramsey, Lee@seymourherald.com The Seymour Eagle basketball team secured a District 2-AAA win over the Morristown East Hurricanes by a score of 67-55...

 

Roe Named to Doctors Caucus

Roe Named to Doctors Caucus

US Representative Phil Roe. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) After US Representative Tim Murphy (PA-18) announced his intention to step down as Co-Chair of the House GOP Doctors Caucus at the start of the 113th Congress, the open position left a...

 

The James White Parkway Debate Part 2: Minor Environmental Concerns Fuel Opposition

The James White Parkway Debate Part 2: Minor Environmental Concerns Fuel Opposition

By Joe King, King@seymourherald.com A crowd gathers in the back of the South-Doyle Middle School auditorium at a TDOT forum regarding the James White Parkway extension. (The Herald/ Joe King) As a victim of a poor transportation system, South...

 

Herald Closed for Holidays

Herald Closed for Holidays

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Next week will be the final edition of The Herald for the year 2012. The Office will be closed from Dec.20 to Jan.3 and will re-open on Jan. 4, so staff can spend the holiday season with their friends and family. The...

 

Historic Golf Course Seeks Improvements

Historic Golf Course Seeks Improvements

By Jamie Stewart Storey, Jamie@seymourherald.com (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) Bays Mountain Golf Course is a historic landmark in Seymour. Founded in 1961 by Dexter and Jay Christenberry, Bays Mountain Golf Resort has enjoyed a rich golf...

 

Parade Hosts Massive Attendance

Parade Hosts Massive Attendance

A crowd of Seymour residents looks on as the parade moves through Chapman Hwy. (The Herald/ Joe King) By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com For its first year under new management, the Seymour Christmas Parade received a fresh and successful boost...

 

Holiday Borrowing Trends Escalate

Holiday Borrowing Trends Escalate

By jamie Stewart Storey, Jamie@seymourherald.com Customers ponder a Christmas purchase at Sevier Pawn & Loan. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) ‘Tis the season for shopping which can place added strain on an already tight household budget,...

 

Family Recovers From Fire’s Devastation

Family Recovers From Fire’s Devastation

Kathryn Brown holds her son Blake closely. (The Herald/ Joe King) After suffering from a fire late November, the Brown family is getting to the point to where they can pick-up the pieces thanks to community members lending a hand. Although the...

 

Residents Conflicted About Future Part 15: Single Response Answers to Blackout

Residents Conflicted About Future Part 15: Single Response Answers to Blackout

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Geoffrey Wolpert. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) As information regarding Our Smokies, Our Future enters a higher level of media blackout than Sevier County has previously experienced, one member of the organization...