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Jesse Pope leads a visiting school group in a nature-based game. In 2004, Pope developed the Naturalist program at Grandfather Mountain that now serves thousands of school children each year. (The Herald/Helen Moss Davis) The Grandfather Mountain...
Roger Floyd gets ready to patrol Chapman Hwy. in Seymour.(The Herald/ Joe King) Although numerous laws are in place to tackle the drug problem in Sevier County, it is up to law officers to enforce the legislation and a Seymour constable has...
The search for a new Sevierville Fire Chief will continue. Sevierville City Administrator Russell Treadway announced Tuesday that the City will reopen their search for a new Fire Chief. “We had a number of qualified candidates, however during...
As the tumult between the ‘visionary process’ group Our Smokies, Our Future and the Sevier County Tea Party intensifies, residents have reached out to the County Mayor Larry Waters to get a governmental take on the issue. The subject of...
Lee Raulerson puts Xp3 into the gas tank of his truck. (The Herald/ Joe King) As consumers continue to find ways to cope with the financial burdens of the current economy, a Sevier County man is confident in the money saving results his product...
A special Session Sevier County Commissioners meeting was held July 25 to consider the budget documents. “This is a maintenance budget,” said Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters. “There is no property tax increase and it keeps departments...
Mark Andrew Webb (The Herald/BCSO) Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said a 49-year-old Maryville man is charged with aggravated assault following an altercation Sunday morning that led to the stabbing of another man. The victim of the...
Appalachian Bear Rescue is a rehabilitation center for orphaned and injured black bears and those in need of medical care. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR), a Townsend-based rehabilitation center for orphaned and...
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...
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...
(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...
County Clerk Karen Cotter believes professional is an effective way to emphasize public service. (The Herald/ Joe King) It is well known most elected officials will rank serving the community at the top of their list of priorities, and the level...
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...
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...
Despite the disappointing jobs report for May and the subsequent Stock Market decline when the numbers were released June 1, Sevier County seems to be on a continuing path to economic improvement. “We have been experiencing a recovery,”...
The fourth annual Proud to be an American Parade will be held in Maryville this weekend. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The first 500 Veterans to attend the parade will receive free t-shirts. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) A local parade that honors...
The theme for this year’s Sevier County Library Adult Reading Program is “Between the Covers.” The program will run now through July 18. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Sevier County Public Library System recently announced the Adult Summer...
Three businesses and three individuals were recently cited in Blount County for selling alcohol to a person under age 21. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Three businesses and individuals were cited with selling alcohol to a person under age 21...
Sandra Williams has helped organize multiple rummage sales for Seymour Heights Christian Church. (The Herald/Joe King) To support causes both local and international two area churches will host rummage sales this week. Seymour Heights Christian...
Jessica Gourley explains the NuValue system to eager soon-to-be shoppers. (The Herald/Joe King) With the rising cost of food and the growing concern of healthy nutrition, grocery shopping has become a valuable life skill for the next generation. To...
