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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials rescheduled open houses that were canceled earlier this week due to the winter weather. The public is invited to four open house opportunities in North Carolina and Tennessee to meet and welcome new Superintendent Cassius Cash to the Smokies. “Great Smoky Mountains National Park is surrounded by incredible communities with a long tradition of ...

There are volunteer opportunities available for teenagers at LeConte Medical Center this summer. LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville is now accepting applications for junior volunteers for summer 2015. Junior volunteers commit to provide at least four hours of service per week at the hospital or nursing home, for a minimum of six weeks. Junior volunteers with LeConte Medical Center perform ...

NASHVILLE – Ahead of potentially sub-zero temperatures and snow across Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) wants consumers to know what to do in case of home or automobile damage as a result of the February winter storm system. The following are some guidelines to help consumers deal with a property damage claim or automobile accident. What ...

If you are considering a career in law enforcement, the Sevierville Police Department has officer openings to fill. The Sevierville Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer positions and the application deadline is 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2015. Salary and Benefits: Starting Salary: $31,716 After First Year: $35,118* Superior Benefits & Retirement Plan Individually-assigned “Take Home” Vehicle* ...

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) urge citizens to avoid unnecessary road travel on Monday as the state prepares for a severe winter storm. Motorists who must drive on Monday are advised to check local forecasts and road conditions before traveling. Middle Tennessee ...

Police dogs with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office will be safer on the job thanks to a grant of four ballistic vests from Vested Interest in K9s. Sevier County Sheriff’s Office K9s Samurai, Cross, Hekko and Dasko have been awarded bullet and stab resistant vests through a program from Vested Interest in K9s, a non-profit organization located in East Taunton, ...

Certain Kidde brand disposable fire extinguishers are being recalled because they may fail to work as intended during a fire. Kidde, a manufacturer of fire safety products, is recalling 4.6 million disposable fire extinguishers due to a faulty black plastic valve that can prevent the fire extinguishers from fully discharging when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a ...

Certain packages of Nutrisca dog food are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. has announced a voluntary dog food recall of certain lots of Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food in 4 lb. bags after routine testing by the Ohio Department of Agriculture found the bacteria Salmonella in a sample. ...

Sevier County 4-H Poster Winners for 2014-2015 have been named, with over 2,180 posters entered in this years contest. Winners were named in four award categories. Awards are sponsored by the Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club and the Glenda M Johnson Sevier County 4-H Endowment Fund. The top eight winners will receive $25.00. Twenty-fiver dollar winners are Rylie Jo Rawlings, Homeschool; ...

Lumberjack Feud in Pigeon Forge is offering a Sevier County Days special to local residents and workers who bring a donation for its food drive. People who live or work locally may visit the Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show Feb. 16 – March 5, 2015 for just $5 plus tax (Show Only ticket), or $15 plus tax (Dinner Show ticket), by ...