Children of all ages enjoyed last Friday’s snowfall, which was perfect for building snowmen. Top left, Peyton’s Williamson’s snow-woman was aptly named Crystal. Her mom, Cindi, reports they received seven inches in their yard in Turtletown. Bottom left, on Fingerboard Road, this snowcat was almost the only sign left of the snowfall by Monday morning. Top right, Chloe & Chelsea Stuart pose with “Fred,” in Copperhill. Bottom right, Eddie and Jennifer Lamb of Benton enjoyed their life-sized snowman.
The public will have its chance, and the opportunity to comment, at public workshops scheduled for Feb. 16 at Polk County High School and Feb. 17 at Copper Basin High School.
Charles Blalock & Sons been awarded the contract for the Jan. 18 slide near Madden’s Branch. The contract includes a provision requiring the completion for the second site by March 26, 2010.
A former Sri Lankan general who ran against President Mahinda Rajapaksa in January has been arrested on charges of plotting to overthrow the country's government, authorities announced Monday night.
The UK scientist at the center of a controversy surrounding e-mails leaked from a leading UK climate research unit has admitted the strain of the affair led him to consider suicide.
The lack of lighting is adding to the burden faced by East Polk residents because of the rockslide – those who could fly in and out are limited to daylight hours.
Just when it appeared the contract would be transferred from Med-Trans to ICare – the Polk County commission did not enter an objection in bankruptcy court – several paychecks bounced.
Looking back at the first ten years of the 21st Century, there were many stories that came and went quickly, while the ramifications of other stories are continuing.
Commissions approved the transfer of the Med-Trans contract to ICare, with two requirements – that payroll is covered beginning immediately and that the commission has the right to approve the director.
The county commission will try once again to submit amusement tax legislation that complies with the federal Maritime law – this time without including the Hiwassee River.
The county commission’s regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 18, rather than Jan. 21 to accommodate a June 20 deadline for submission of proposed legislation.
Cherokee National Forest say they have temporarily closed the Peavine Road (FDR 221) and the Little Gassaway Road (FDR 45) in the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District.
The McMinn Historical Society is celebrating McMinn County’s 190th Birthday Celebration by releasing a picture cd with photographs from the entire county.
Some of the earliest memories of Polk County are those of Mrs. Mary A. Stuart, daughter of James McKamy, who was the first owner of present-day Benton.
Betty Musgrove of Cleveland submitted this photo that her mother-in-law, Hazel Lillard Musgrove, had. It shows Rev. Parker Harrison when he delivered mail by horse and buggy.
The family history files compiled by local genealogist Sudie Clemmer have a variety of information about local families, including some interesting tidbits, often handwritten on the pages. Here's a sampling.
The Polk County High School Yearbook staff is offering an Adopt-a-Student Program, which is a scholarship program for students who are unable to purchase a 2010 yearbook.
The Polk County Wildcats showed continued improvement as they won two of three games in the annual Battle of the States Basketball tournament at Townes County, Ga.
Saturday February 13, 2010 at 2pm: “Becoming the Volunteer State: Tennessee and the War of 1812” presented by Myers Brown of the Tennessee State Museum.
The workshops, called Direct Farm Marketing for Success III, will feature sessions on marketing fundamentals, direct marketing channels, developing effective marketing materials and more.
Brasstown Concert Association (BCA) presents the colorful and popular Moscow Nights and Golden Gates ensembles in a concert on Sunday, February 7 at 2:30pm at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, NC.
Entries for original main dish cornbread recipes using a Martha White® Cornbread Mix are now being accepted until March 1, 2010 for the 14th Annual Cook-Off, sponsored by Martha White and Lodge® Cast Iron.
Brian Browder of Old Fort discovered the beauty of winter in the mountains. Temperatures have been below freezing for several days are predicted to stay that way through the week.
Americans throw away up to 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than at any other time of the year, but with some simple tips, you can make your holidays green and save a little money.
Dear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources?
Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce the overall environmental footprints of their homes?
For those who have been waiting for Fall colors to peak: It’s time to take a drive through the mountains. It seemed like the colors turned overnight last week.
TWRA officials met with the county’s Fish & Wildlife Committee and more than a dozen citizens to discuss the planning process for a new five-year management plan for the river.
The resolution approved Nov. 19 was recommended by the commission’s Wildlife/Fisheries committee, which was originally created to look at water issues in the Hiwassee River.
For a number of pregnant women, the joy of childbirth can be followed by several weeks or months of a negative mood that can adversely affect the mother and her relationships with her newborn and partner.
One risk factor that is linked to increase chances of Cardiovascular Diseases and has just become more evident in the research findings, is Periodontal Disease.
Though unsolicited offers of goods and services from individuals and community groups are well intentioned, they have hidden costs and pose a number of complications for relief efforts.
The Guaranteed Loan Program allows commercial and farm credit lenders to extend credit to qualified applicants, who otherwise would not meet their standard lending criteria.
Governor Phil Bredesen and Commissioner James Neeley have announced the availability of training funds for dislocated workers and low-income adults in Tennessee.
Det. Joe Price of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department reminds citizens never to give out personal information when solicited via email, fax or telephone.
As temperatures continue to drop over the next several months, TVA is encouraging consumers to take steps that could help reduce their energy bills all winter long.
Each year, the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development publishes a Vacation Guide that includes a collection of Tennessee’s finest communities.
A Tennessee Overhill trail will be included in the initiative, and the Cherohala Skyway between Monroe County and North Carolina is included in the byways section.
Linda Caldwell, executive director of the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Tourisim Association, is helping to coordinate the local effort under the state guidelines.
In addition to destroying part of the county’s major highway, last week’s rockslide also damaged the county’s major tourism infrastructure – the whitewater rafting put-in.
Over 3,000 post cards promoting different ways to see fall color were mailed to people who previously requested visitor information from the Overhill office.
While construction work is in progress the area will be closed to public use. Officials say the project will begin August 24th and be complete in mid May 2010.
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