Top Stories for Friday, July 30, 2010
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey talks with local residents at the Blount County Republican Party headquarters on Thursday. Ramsey is seeking the Republican nomination for Tennessee governor.
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey stumps in Blount County
09:44 PM - Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey thinks he has a secret weapon in his quest for the Republican nomination for governor. Read more...
Judge asked to reconsider Maple Lane Farms suit dismissal
Cherokee Health Systems Good Samaritan Clinic moves into new facility
Groundbreaking ceremonies held for switchgrass fuel plant
Friends rally for Chad
Campaigning in Townsend
Two escape plane crash at Downtown Island Airport
Local Scouts attend National Jamboree in Virginia
Heritage Planetarium sets final Laser Beatles shows
Maryville schools migrate to PowerSchool
‘Working' politician: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter lends hand
Haslam wants to help small businesses
U.S. judge suspends Arizona law
William Blount’s Peyton Sliger chips the ball onto the third green Thursday at Lambert Acres Golf Club.
Bearden edges Governors by two strokes in season-opening match
11:33 PM - Only two strokes separated William Blount’s boys golf team from Bearden, last year’s District 4-AAA runner-up, in a three-team match Thursday at Lambert Acres Golf Club, the season opener for both William Blount and Heritage. Read more...
Oswalt approves deal, Astros trade ace to Phillies
Haynesworth fails conditioning test, no practice
Vaughan leads U.S. Senior Open at 4-under 66
Police: Ex-NBA player Wright shot to death
Kiffin thinks Titans’ lawsuit motivated by location
Commissioner: No suspension for Young over fight
With a third heart, Compton shares Greenbrier lead
Tebow, Broncos agree to contract
T.O. misses flight to Bengals camp
Pitino tells jury he hoped to keep tryst secret
Orioles hire Buck Showalter as manager
Nationals RHP Strasburg heads to 15-day DL
Dee Damron (left) and her sister Donna Sweetman, have known about each other for years but met for the first time in Florida after Donna tracked Dee down here in Maryville. Donna is 82 and Dee is 66.
Separated no more: Maryville woman meets sister, 82, for first time
08:43 PM - For years, Maryville's Irene Dee Damron had known she has a sister although the two had never met. Read more...
Cardboard Boat Race winners announced by library
Free help for parents as teens transition
Auditions set Aug. 7 for Christmas comedy
UT Gardens offers yoga
Library card earns free swim
Arts in Park comes to Maryville
‘Biggest Loser’ Johnston to host event at D1 facility
A sweet and tangy chicken sandwich for summer
Cheap Tricks: Coupons, sales-only shopping beat out most warehouse deals
Adam Perry Lang's griddled and grilled Jack burger
Area school menus for the week of Aug. 2-6
Streamliners to record EP at Capitol Friday
Maryville College senior Bobby Carouthers (left) and Maryville College alumnus Joe McGroom (right) at Marriott Business Services. Carouthers is interning at Marriott Business Services this summer, and McGroom was hired as a staff accountant by Marriott Business Services in June 2009, after he completed a summer internship with the company in 2008.
Maryville College partners with Marriott Business Services
11:02 PM - Maryville College has teamed up with Marriott Business Services in a new partnership that will strengthen the accounting minor at Maryville College and provide more opportunities for accounting. Read more...
Cellular Sales gets more than 1,000 applications
Ruby Tuesday names brand development SVP
Poll finds Apple image hurt
Florida mortgage firm settles federal charges
IRS offers filing relief program for small charities
Eastman announces record earnings per share
Cagle earns QuickBooks ProAdvisor designation
AP survey shows a bleaker outlook for economy into 2011
Toolmaker cutting 80 jobs at Jackson
Crews take step toward readying permanent well fix
Internet crooks craft creative counterfeiting scam
Consumer confidence retreats further in July
Unidentified local Hillbilly Homecoming hosts greet Associated Press columnist Hal Boyle at McGhee Tyson Airport when he arrived for the event in 1955.
‘Hillbilly’ revival: Maryville man writes play honoring tradition
10:46 PM - Mike Everett, a hair stylist for more than 30 years, said the topic of Hillbilly Homecoming started coming up a few years ago among the clients at his salon. The idea lodged in his mind to write down an oral history of those days gone by. Read more...
Dollywood to hold extended hours Aug. 2-8
Future leaders inspired at ETYC conference in Maryville
Montessori Middle welcomes new lead teacher
Silent auction to benefit shelter
Ministry Fair set at St. Andrew’s
Kirk Talley and Triumphant Quartet in concert
Gospel singing set for Smith
Dollhouse show set Aug. 6-7
Benefit for Bryant set for July 31 at RIO
The Moonshine Cherrys — (clockwise from top left) — Eric Keeble, Paul Beasley, Ted Thompson and Scott Rader — squeeze into an antique phone booth at Music Row of Maryville during a recent photo shoot.
The Moonshine Cherrys make the most of modest, memorable rock ‘n' roll
01:52 PM - They're comfortable like an old pair of well-worn boots — a perfect fit for the Blount County music scene. They're The Moonshine Cherrys, and they've been a rock ‘n' roll fixture around these parts for the past 13 years. Read more...
Mary Gauthier comes to terms with her roots on ‘The Foundling'
Are you ready for the country? Trent Summar brings his ‘farm rock' to ‘The Shed'
Snowglobe's indie-rock credentials run deep
‘Hot Summer Nights,' ‘Friday Nights Live' concerts kick off
Streamliners, Justin Thompson to record CD on Friday at Capitol
Singer-songwriter Stephen Goff finds a new home
Cherrys drummer making name as local studio wizard
‘Fruit in Its Season’ comes to Broadway United Methodist Church
Last Friday Art Walk takes place this week
Letters to Ezra: Who’s got the preschool jitters? Dad does
John Hinson, of Twisted Treasures, creates a unique piece of jewelry with abalone shell and copper wire at his home workshop. Hinson plans to premiere the jewelry made by him and his wife Judi July 30 at the Last Friday Artwalk in Downtown Maryville.
First at Last: John and Judi Hinson premiere Twisted Treasures at Last Friday Artwalk
07:21 PM - John and Judi Hinson, owners of Twisted Treasures, will premier their handmade jewelry Friday at the monthly Last Friday Art Walk in Downtown Maryville. They are being hosted by Professional Hair Designs and More, 120 E. Broadway. Read more...
West Chevrolet offers Ladies' Night beginning Aug. 4
Free tai chi classes offered beginning Aug. 3
Club News: The Smoky Mountain Chapter Of The American Business Women's Association
Club News: The Maryville Lions Club
Local blog selected as one of Top Ten Coaching Blogs
Friends of the Library book sale draws readers of all ages
Long-time Rotarians honored
Ella Kate Reed completes five generations
Miller baby completes five generations
Ms’ Place Children’s Consignment Sale set
Lifesaver Luau for Secret Safe Place set for Aug. 7
Democratic Women’s Club announces new meeting place, time
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