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U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Tennessee home
Authorities arrested a fugitive wanted for alleged child sex crimes, and rescued three children from his Pigeon Forge, Tennessee home earlier this month, INTERPOL Washington said Friday.
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, […]
Red Lobster delivered rare orange lobster
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — In Asheville, a Red Lobster laid their hands on one of the rarest orange lobsters that is nearly impossible to find. James Hudson, a General Manager at Red Lobster, says that he is still in shock on the discovery of a rare orange lobster.
PF passes ordinance to regulate car sales on Parkway
PIGEON FORGE — The City Commission approved first reading Monday of a measure that gives the police department authority to have cars towed if they violate a state prohibition against selling vehicles along the Parkway. The Tennessee Department of Transportation lets the city lease property along the right-of-way for...
Local trio earn IHOF awards
A trio associated with Legacy Martial Arts of Cleveland won top International Martial Arts Awards over the weekend. On Saturday in Gatlinburg, at the International Isshinryu Hall of Fame’s (IHOF) annual banquet and tournament, Kelly Hamilton, Titus Fowler and Genevieve “Evie” Tolley each earned special awards and recognitions.
Gatlinburg plans upcoming open house on BearWise practices
GATLINBURG — Following several interactions between bears and people in recent weeks, Gatlinburg and state officials have been doing their part to educate the public in an effort to keep people and bears safe. As part of that ongoing effort, the city, the Smokies Bearwise Task Force and the...
The 10 Most Beautiful Places In The Great Smoky Mountains
The magic of the Great Smoky Mountains is something every Southerner must experience at least once. And like with other Southern stalwarts (think sweet tea and fried chicken), where a taste undoubtedly leads to seconds, one trip to the Smokies always begets a return visit. If you’ve never visited the legendary mountain range that anchors the country’s most visited national park, our ultimate guide to the area is the perfect way to get your lay of the land. However, with 800 square miles to explore across two states—eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina—it’s impossible to hit each and every one of the Smokies’ high points in a single visit. Lush and green in summer; ablaze in oranges, reds, and yellow for fall; dusted with snow in winter; or brimming with wildflower blooms in spring, the Smokies are stunning in every season. First-timer or frequent visitor, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time and time again.
New Gatlinburg Restaurant Now Open: The Heirloom Room
The Heirloom Room: Creekside Restaurant & Bar is a new Gatlinburg restaurant that officially opened its doors in the beginning of July 2024. This restaurant offers a unique Smoky Mountain dining experience that visitors and locals alike will enjoy. With a beautiful location nestled at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, the Heirloom Room provides an idyllic setting for all occasions. Keep reading to learn more about this new Gatlinburg restaurant.
Fire damages Thai Cuisine, Foothills Flooring
On July 15 at 6:04 p.m., Maryville Police Department and Maryville Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire spreading to nearby structures on 626 Condry Lane, Maryville. An F150 truck owned by Foothills Flooring company — one of the two businesses renting out of the affected complex — had caught on fire, according to a report from MPD. Unfortunately for neighboring restaurant Thai Cuisine, the truck had been parked in front of their main entrance, and the fire began to overtake an awning directly overhead. ...
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...
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