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IRS Targeting Shows Local Impact

IRS Targeting Shows Local Impact

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Sevier County Tea Party Chairman Steve Osborn. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Sevier County- For some the idea of the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative groups was nothing more than a conspiracy...

 

Cocktails Plucked From the Garden

Cocktails Plucked From the Garden

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville- Ijams Nature Center will host an evening of social irrigation as they mix up tasty fresh-from-the-garden beverages. From margaritas and manhattans to cosmos and coladas, a production of herbs will...

 

Burning to Bring Business

Burning to Bring Business

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com The site of the controlled burning is slated to be developed into commercial property. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- The controlled burning taking place on Chapman Hwy. has raised the curiosity of many residents...

 

Chapman Intersection Gets a Facelift

Chapman Intersection Gets a Facelift

The bumpy intersection of Chapman Hwy. and Maryville Hwy. was resurfaced this past weekend. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- As the busiest intersection in the community, the section of road shared by Chapman Highway and Maryville Highway takes...

 

Tourism Goes Mobile

Tourism Goes Mobile

Sevier/ Blount counties- Mobile travel apps are emerging in Tennessee tourism. Two East Tennessee travel apps launched this week as a part of National Travel and Tourism Week. (the Herald/Submitted Photo) Blount Partnership unveiled the first...

 

Small Earthquake Rumbles Area

Small Earthquake Rumbles Area

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Blount County – A small earthquake that occurred May 10 was felt in Maryville, Knoxville, Friendsville, Alcoa, and parts of Seymour. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake registered a 2.5 on the...

 

Service to Honor Graduates

Service to Honor Graduates

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- Graduating seniors, parents, guardians, teachers and staff members of Seymour High School have been invited to attend a service to be held in their honor. The Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2013...

 

Alcoa Tests Fire Hydrants

Alcoa Tests Fire Hydrants

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Blount County- The City of Alcoa Fire Department began flushing and conducting water flow tests on the City’s fire hydrants this week. Approximately 700 hydrants will be checked from May through July. Testing...

 

Rummage Sale to Benefit Community

Rummage Sale to Benefit Community

C.R.O.S.S. Ministries operates out of and serves the Seymour community. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- An outreach programing severing Seymour will host a rummage sale to provide for families who have been struggling in the slow economy. Christians...

 

Shooting Investigated Near S. Knox

Shooting Investigated Near S. Knox

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knoxville- Knoxville Police Officers responded to 900 E. Oak Hill to investigate a shooting May 10, 2013, at approximately 4:32 a.m.after the victim, Reginald Depriest, arrived by vehicle at the emergency room entrance...

 

Lady Eagles Defend IMAC Title

Lady Eagles Defend IMAC Title

By Lee Ramsey 2013 District 2-AAA Champions – The Seymour Lady Eagles (the Herald/Lee Ramsey) For the second year in a row, the Seymour Lady Eagles are the District 2-AAA IMAC Champions.  The team has made it to the state tournament the...

 

Eagles Soccer Runner-Up in District

Eagles Soccer Runner-Up in District

By Lee Ramsey Senior Eagle Conner Viars readies for the kick (the Herald/Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Eagles soccer team lived up to being the second seed in their district by winning the first round of the District 2-AAA tournament by defeating...

 

Seymour Baseball Ends in IMAC Semifinal

Seymour Baseball Ends in IMAC Semifinal

By Lee Ramsey Seymour ace pitcher Gunner Gibson winds up for the pitch (the Herald/Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Eagles baseball season came to an end in the semifinals of the IMAC District 2-AAA tournament in Sevierville at Sevier County High School. ...

 

Seymour Middle Golf Wins Regional

Seymour Middle Golf Wins Regional

By Lee Ramsey Seymour Middle School regional golf champions, left to right: Samantha Thompson, Caroline Hood, and Katelyn Hood (the Herald/Lee Ramsey) Seymour Middle Golf Wins RegionalThe Seymour Middle School girls golf team continued their...

 

The New Regime Reigns Supreme

The New Regime Reigns Supreme

By Angela Karl Ilan Rubin functions as a solo artist on his latest release, “Exhibit A”. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Although casual listeners aren’t usually familiar with each band member, lIan Rubin used his talent and creativity...

 

Tillman Signs with Wesleyan Lacrosse

Tillman Signs with Wesleyan Lacrosse

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Lacrosse defender Cheyenne Tillman signs with Tennessee Wesleyan. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- Adding to the already impressive number of Lacrosse players to be awarded scholarships this year, Cheyenne Tillman...

 

Seymour to be Graded Nationally

Seymour to be Graded Nationally

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- Although there are storage houses of organizations dedicated to measuring certain standards, hopes of an improved national grade could mean savings for local residents. The...

 

Students Win Big

Students Win Big

SHS Forensics Team District Winners gather around in the library. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- Several Seymour High School Students were recognized for their achievements and work with the Forensics Team this year. District winners...

 

Man Panhandles for Work

Man Panhandles for Work

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Jack Brodgen panhandles for work in Seymour. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- While the combination of a weak national economy and the modern age of communication has produced some unique methods for job seekers,...

 

Free History Lecture

Free History Lecture

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville- When war was declared against Great Britain in 1812, Colonel John Williams (1778-1837) of Knoxville raised a company of volunteers and marched them 600 miles to Georgia to offer their service against...