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A line of movie goers waiting to see “New Moon” surveys reactions from people exiting the theater at Reel Theaters in Sevierville on Friday. (Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press) ‘New Moon’ sells out for opening day
It didn’t take long for the highly-anticipated movie “New Moon,” based on the second novel of the hit young adult series “Twilight,” to sell out for its opening day at Reel Theaters on Friday.
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Richard Sorenson, an employee with the Seiverivlle Water Department, is happy to be back at work two years after doctors told him he had terminal cancer. (Jeff Farrell/The Mountain Press) True Thanksgivings: Cancer-survivor Sorenson ‘one in a million’
SEVIERVILLE — Richard Sorenson is thankful for every day. A few years ago, his doctor was telling him to get his affairs in order.
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Shari Chambers holds pictures of her reasons to be thankful, from left, sons Logan and Travis, husband Ted and her pride and joy, 18-month-old grandson Bryson. (Derek Hodges/The Mountain Press) True Thanksgivings: Family’s the reason for Chambers to be thankful
SEVIERVILLE — The holidays are a time for family and sometimes it takes no more than that to make someone realize just how much they have to be thankful for.
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Clay Hammond, left, of Seymour recently visited his mother, Brenda, at her Knoxville office with his dad, Bob. Clay is currently undergoing rehab in Atlanta for a car accident he had in September. (Submitted) True Thanksgivings: Seymour family blessed by Sept. 11 recovery
SEYMOUR — Sept. 11 is a date that will forever be etched into people’s minds, but for one Seymour family, this year it took on another catastrophic meaning.
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Family Dollar holding toy drive
Family Dollar, located at 1359 E. Parkway in Gatlinburg, is holding a toy drive for the city’s children in need through Dec. 22.
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Chambers hosting ELF golf tournament
The Sevierville and Gatlinburg Chambers of Commerce are teaming up again this year for the second Education and Leadership for the Future ( ELF ) Mini Golf Tournament on Dec. 8 at Ripley’s Old Mac...
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Dr. Rodney Carter appears in court in Sevierville earlier this year. (Curt Habraken/The Mountain Press) List of alleged victims changes
SEVIERVILLE — One of the original alleged victims in rape charges against local physician Rodney Carter was dropped from the case against him in a new indictment issued by the grand jury, even a...
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Twelve-year-olds Kaleigh Russ, left, Desiree Biddle, Leann Leeper and Andreana Cooper work on “New Moon”-themed word puzzles at a celebration for the book and movie Thursday at the Kodak branch library. (Ellen Brown/The Mountain Press) ‘New Moon’ mania: Area youth anticipate opening of new ‘Twilight’ movie
There’s never been a better time to be a vampire.
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Saturday pageant to benefit Relay For Life
The Mountain Press will host its first Holiday of Hope pageant Saturday at Tennessee Shindig theatre in Pigeon Forge. The pageant is part of The Mountain Press Relay For Life team’s fundraising ...
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Countywide speed limit idea dies
SEVIERVILLE — A group of county officials got through a debate on setting a countywide speed limit faster than a driver flying down an unmarked highway.
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