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Sevierville police are investigating an altercation between two men that resulted in one shooting the other in the face Wednesday evening. According to the Sevierville Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting at a home located at 926 Middle Creek Road about 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. “The initial investigation indicates that two men, 47-year-old James H. Raney, ...

As winter gives way to spring, residents and visitors should prepare for increased bear activity as black bears are emerging from their winter slumber, says the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Many reports of bear sightings are circulating around East Tennessee, which is not unusual considering it is bear country. According to TWRA Black Bear Coordinator Dan Gibbs, increased activity should be ...

County officials are planning the 21st Annual Sevier County Job Fair later this month. The event has grown every year, offering many job opportunities for the people of Sevier County while assisting businesses in fulfilling their staffing needs, according the Sevier County Economic Development Council. The council hosts the event in conjunction with Sevier County and cities of Sevierville, Pigeon ...

A car struck a man that was crossing Veterans Boulevard in Sevierville on Thursday. According to the Sevierville Police Department, the crash was reported at about 8:19 a.m on March 15, 2018. Officers responded and determined that 28-year-old Abraham Rauchwarg, of Asheville, N.C., was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry southbound on Veterans Boulevard near Collier Drive and struck a pedestrian ...

Sevierville police are requesting the public’s help in identifying a man who assaulted an elderly woman in the parking lot of a convenience store on Thursday night. According to the Sevierville Police Department, officers responded to a reported assault at the Pilot, located at 1257 Parkway in Sevierville, at about 11:20 p.m. on March 8, 2018. A male suspect allegedly ...

Authorities allege that a woman who served as treasurer for the New Center Little League Football Association stole thousands of dollars from the organization. Detectives arrested 41-year-old Misty L. Trentham, of Sevierville, on March 8, 2018 following a Sevier County Grand Jury indictment for Felony Theft over $10,000. Trentham allegedly embezzled money from the bank account of New Center Little ...

As parent or caregivers of children, there are many issues of great concern. Two such issues in today’s society unfortunately, are bullying and sexual abuse. Such issues tear at caregivers’ hearts and leave the question: What can we do to stop this for our children and community? The first step for any parent or caregiver is to become educated. In ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a paving project will begin the week of March 12 on Laurel Creek Road, Townsend Entrance Road, and Tremont Road. The project should be completed by June 15, 2018, though work schedules are subject to revision as needed for inclement weather. Visitors traveling to Cades Cove should expect weekday, single-lane closures and ...

Grant provides local law enforcement with Narcan nasal spray to combat the growing problem of drug overdoses in the community. According to Sevier County Sheriff Ronald L. Seals, calls for service regarding possible drug overdoses have increased for Sevier County Emergency Medical Personnel and Law Enforcement. In an article released by the Police Executive Research Forum, 2016 was labeled as ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the completion of a solar energy project at Cades Cove that will annually reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tons and reduce fuel costs by $14,000. Formerly, the park used a diesel-fuel generator for power at the site, which often caused noise disruptions to park programs and the visitor experience to the historic ...