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Boot Drive Kicks Up

Boot Drive Kicks Up

The SVFD fundraiser brought in more money than expected. (The Herald/Joe King) The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department’s recent fundraiser exceeded officials’ expectations, but they are only about half way to their goal. SVFD Chief Kevin Nunn...

 

No Injuries Suffered in Accident

While an early morning accident on Chapman Hwy. caused traffic delays, it did not cause any serious injuries. According to the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, the accident was minor and occurred at the intersection of Old Sevierville Pike...

 

Cruising Seymour

Cruising Seymour

Ron Klenovic stands next to his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro at last week’s Seymour Cruise-In. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The Seymour Cruise-In is in full swing and a month into its 2012 season organizers have been impressed with the rides they’ve...

 

Interaction Boosts Learning

Interaction Boosts Learning

LeAnne Webb helps her students complete their poetry book assignment for the color green. (The Herald/Joe King) Although the development of technology has forever changed the way educators teach, LeAnne Webb believes hands-on activates should...

 

Deputy Hits Seymour Driver

Deputy Hits Seymour Driver

Deputy Charles Hammet. (The Herald/KCSD) A Knox County Deputy struck a car driven by a Seymour teenager last week in Knoxville. While driving his police cruiser at about 9:15 p.m. April 24, Knox County Deputy Charles Hammet, 38, failed to stop...

 

Free Bestsellers Inspire Reading

Free Bestsellers Inspire Reading

Friends of the Seymour Library President Colleen Shannon discusses reading with a parent at Seymour Boys & Girls Club, where free books were handed out to celebrate World Book Night. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Local library staff and supporters...

 

K-9 Companion: A Deputy’s Best Resource

K-9 Companion: A Deputy’s Best Resource

K-9 Officer Mark Fellin and Cyklon have worked together for six years. (The Herald/Joe King) Deputy Mark Fellin has been with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department for 22 years and for the last six he has been a K-9 officer. “I’ve always...

 

Scholarships Highlight Diversity

Scholarships Highlight Diversity

School Counselor Cheryl Troutman explains the college application process to a Senior Eric Russell. (The Herald/Joe King) With the rising cost of college and the continually increasing competition in the job market, college scholarships are...

 

Shop Finds New Ownership

Shop Finds New Ownership

Richard Eblen, Service Manager at South Knox Quick Oil Change, checks the oil of one of the cars in the shop. (The Herald/Melissa Hickman) The South Knoxville area now has a new oil and lube shop that hopes to draw business in by sacrificing...

 

Benefit Fights Hunger

Benefit Fights Hunger

Participants from the last ‘Ride to Provide’ enjoy dinner after finishing a motorcycle ride. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Seymour’s Rotary Club has announced its fourth annual ‘Ride to Provide’ motorcycle benefit. Proceeds from the...

 

Entire Class Combats Drugs, Bullying

Entire Class Combats Drugs, Bullying

Deputy David Lamon goes over a D.A.R.E. course material. (The Herald /Joe King) A graduation ceremony for Seymour Intermediate students for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or D.A.R.E program, will be held on May 1. The 11 fifth grade classes...