A different kind of New Year’s Eve reveler will occupy the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge when an Alabama ministry will stage an event for 5,000 people. The ministry is the Ramp, which is based in Hamilton, Ala., and the Dec. 31-Jan. 2 event is called Winter Ramp. “This is the largest Ramp event of the year, and its focus ...
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UT Offering Free Diabetes Classes in Sevier County
Take Charge of Your Diabetes Classes will be offered free in Sevier County during September – October. This six week series covers topics relating to self-management tips for diabetes such as foot care, monitoring glucose, exercise, difficult emotions and working with your health care team. The series will be instructed by educators certified by Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program Trainers. ...
Read More »McCormick Recalling Ground Oregano Due to Salmonella Concerns
Check your spice rack for McCormick® Ground Oregano as the company has issued a recall of certain lots due to risk of Salmonella contamination. In a release posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, McCormick & Company, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of 0.75 oz. bottles of Ground Oregano after routine testing by the FDA found ...
Read More »Sevier County High Schools Compete Off the Field in Litter-Free Challenge
The Volunteer Chevrolet 6th Annual Smoky Mountain Kick-Off Jamboree is Friday, August 15th with competition both on and off the field as Keep Sevier Beautiful challenges fans in the stands to compete in a Litter-Free Challenge. When local high school football teams take the field on Friday night, fans representing each school will be challenged to keep the stands litter-free ...
Read More »Antibacterial Soap, Other Antimicrobial Products May Harm Pregnant Women and Fetuses
As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mulls over whether to rein in the use of common antibacterial compounds that are causing growing concern among environmental health experts, scientists are reporting today that many pregnant women and their fetuses are being exposed to these substances. They will present their work at the 248thNational Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical ...
Read More »First stay in Dolly’s Suite Dreams at DreamMore Resort up for bid at Evening of Elegance
A one of a kind opportunity to be the first guests to enjoy Dolly Parton’s celebrity suite will be auctioned off at the Evening of Elegance fundraiser this weekend. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort has announced the auction of an incredible vacation package that includes a 3-night stay in Dolly’s Suite Dreams when the resort opens in the summer of 2015. The ...
Read More »Finding Rover App Uses Facial Recognition to Bring Lost Dogs Home
A free app can help reunite lost dogs with their family using facial recognition technology. Finding Rover is a new service developed to help dog owners post a notice of their missing dog, and for people and shelters to connect with owners of dogs they have found. Pets are part of the family and owners hope to never face the ...
Read More »Sevier County Election Results – August 7, 2014
The Sevier County Election Commission has released the following unofficial results for the August 7, 2014 State of Tennessee Democratic and Republican Primaries and Sevier County General Elections. Results are unofficial until the Election Commission meets to certify the vote. 371 Absentee Ballots are pending and not included in the Total Votes. Listed first are the election results for Sevier County ...
Read More »World-Class Speakers featured at local Polished Professional Business Seminar
Business professionals will soon have the opportunity to attend a seminar featuring internationally known speakers who specialize in personal and professional development. The Smoky Mountain Sevier Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) along with the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce and the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the 4th annual Polished Professional Business Seminar. This event ...
Read More »Vote in the August 7, 2014 Election
Registered voters in Sevier County will head to the polls Thursday for Election Day. The State of Tennessee Democratic and Republican Primaries and Sevier County General Elections will be held August 7, 2014 in all precincts in Sevier County. Polls will open at 8:00 a.m. and remain open until 8:00 p.m. 4,215 voters absentee voted or took advantage of the convenience ...
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