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OBITUARY: Joyce Alyne Oocumma (Peggy)
Joyce Alyne Oocumma (Peggy), of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Peggy, a dedicated homemaker, was born on Aug. 23, 1949, in Cherokee, N.C. She settled in her hometown and devoted...
State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System Grows Holdings in Alcoa Co. (NYSE:AA)
State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System boosted its stake in Alcoa Co. (NYSE:AA – Free Report) by 8.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 185,411 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 13,721 shares during the period. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System owned 0.10% of Alcoa worth $6,265,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
OBITUARY: Edwina Dean Lambert
Edwina Dean Lambert, 55, of Cherokee, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, July 20, 2024, after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 6, 1968, to the late Chief Henry Ray Lambert and Patricia Eldean Sneed Lambert. Edwina was a devout Christian who read her Bible completely on...
A Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration at Dollywood Parks & Resorts
RICHMOND, Va. -- Ellen Liston, PR Manager for Dollywood Parks & Resorts stopped by to share more about their upcoming Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration. Dollywood Parks & Resorts is located at 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. For more information, give them a call 800-DOLLYWOOD or visit the website.
John (Johnny) Marcus Doan
John (Johnny) Marcus Doan, age 53, of Maryville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024, with his loving wife, Heather Rusch Doan, by his side. Originally from Asheville, NC, Johnny moved to TN when he married Heather, August 4, 2018, and enjoyed his life in the Foothills of the Smoky Mountains with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff David and Katrinka Webb Doan of Asheville and his son, Dalton Doan also of Asheville.
Lee’s Bradford, Ung present at ACA conference
Lee University’s La-Juan Bradford and Kevin Ung recently presented at the Appalachian College Association’s Teaching and Leadership Institute, held at Maryville College. Each summer, the ACA hosts an intensive, week-long workshop delivered by national experts and master-teachers from ACA institutions, designed to promote pedagogical development and innovation, emphasizing integrated learning, student-centered learning theories and evidence-based teaching practices.
Staying at a Dollywood hotel and resort? Keep an eye out for these perks at Dolly Parton's theme park
Dollywood is known for its family-friendly thrill rides, good food, and the many Dolly Parton appearances. But some might not know about the two resorts associated with the theme park and the exclusive perks that come along with a stay. HeartSong Lodge is Dollywood’s newest resort. The hotel is “high-fashion...
U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Pigeon Forge home
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three children were rescued from a Pigeon Forge residence when the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and INTERPOL collaboration led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted for sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas earlier this month. INTERPOL Washington released on Friday that Angelo McQueen, […]
MHS Red Rebel Marching Band receives $10,000 donation
Maryville High School marching band has received a $10,000 donation from the Susan Phillips Knoll Family Foundation. Knoll was a graduate of MHS, and the family donated to honor her involvement with the school. The family has 40 graduates from MHS, 11 of whom were involved in the MHS band. “Her family had a really...
Three minors rescued from wanted fugitive in Pigeon Forge, U.S. Marshals say
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three minors were rescued from a man’s home in Pigeon Forge, according to officials with the U.S. Marshals Service. In March, Angelo McQueen entered the U.S. in Florida as a non-immigrant visitor. “INTERPOL Washington learned that McQueen was suspected of having committed sexual offenses...
Gatlinburg Police and Fire Departments Partner with Safe Harbor for Free Back to School Bash at Rocky Top Sports World
In giving a nod to community engagement and child safety, the Gatlinburg Police Department (GPD) and Gatlinburg Fire Department (GFD) are teaming up with Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center for the Back to School Bash on July 25. To be hosted at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., this family-friendly event is open to the public and will not run your pockets — it's entirely free.
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