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Microsoft has announced the recall of 2.25 million Surface Pro power cords because they can overheat, posing shock and fire hazards. Prompted by 56 reports of Surface Pro power cords overheating and catching fire, and another five reports of users who were shocked, Microsoft is recalling AC power cords sold with Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro ...

People interested in volunteering as a storm spotter for the National Weather Service SKYWARN Program, or those who need to be re-certified, can attend a free storm spotter training session in Sevierville. The National Weather Service encourages anyone with an interest in public service and access to communication, such the Internet or HAM radio, to join the SKYWARN Storm Spotter ...

In black ties and ball gowns, Friends of the Smokies gathered for an evening of elegance at Cherokee Country Club for the Evergreen Ball to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and to raise more than $500,000 for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Evergreen Ball, now in its 13th year, featured a silent auction, wine auction, ...

Sevierville police say they have arrested the man responsible for allegedly robbing a hotel in Kodak on Monday. 35-year-old David Allen Rizzo, of Kodak, Tenn., was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery of the Comfort Inn Suites on W. Dumplin Valley Road in Kodak on Monday, Feb. 2, 2016. According to a police report, the hotel manager and desk clerk ...

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts has scheduled one-day spring workshops in a variety of media. Gather friends and family on Saturday, March 26, 2016 to spend time making creative art at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. With seven workshops offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a variety of media, everyone is sure to find a skill ...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Fraud.org is reminding consumers—particularly those using online dating websites—to be on the lookout for scam artists running the romance scam. Online dating websites typically see a surge in sign-ups between New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re trying out online dating for the first time or just want to brush up on your romance scam ...

The Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge is taking the plunge and undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. After several years of success with The Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show theater co-owners David Fee and Jim Hedrick are announcing their plans to add a high diving water element to the show as well as new cast members and trained ...

Construction is progressing on schedule for the spring opening of Dollywood’s Lightning Rod, the fastest wooden roller coaster in the world. Spanning the hills and valleys surrounding Dollywood, mostly hidden from view inside the park, a very unique and exciting roller coaster is being built. Lightning Rod is the park’s new record-breaking coaster. “It is the first launched wooden coaster ...

Old Forge Distillery of Pigeon Forge, Tenn. took home two gold at the recent World Beverage Competition, one of the largest spirits competitions with more than 10,000 entrants. Judges awarded Old Forge Rum a gold in the “White Rum” category, and 1830 Original Coffee Moonshine a gold in the “Flavored Specials Spirit” category. “We’ve always said we wanted to be ...

The AquaRug, an As Seen On TV sensation, is being recalled after reports of falls and injuries related to use of the product. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Tristar Products is recalling 1.4 million AquaRug products in the United States because the four suction cups on the underside of the rug can fail to prevent slipping, posing ...