LANDEN JEREL “JERRY” EDWARDS
Landen Jerel “Jerry” Edwards, age 76 of White Pine, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Friday, January 23, 2014 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was the retired owner and operator of Edwards Wood Chipping and veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tammy Reed […]
ELLA WALLENE HOSTETTER
Ella Wallene Hostetter, age 91 of Jefferson City, TN entered into her heavenly rest Friday, January 23, 2015 at Brookdale at Morristown following an extended illness. She was born in Hot Springs, NC, the daughter of the late Joe Forest and Ella Jane Norville Justice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death […]
MAGGIE HORNER GILLIAM
MAGGIE HORNER GILLIAM, age 89, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2015 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a former member of Mt. Vale Church of God, where she had served as clerk, president of Y.P.E., and the Ladies Willing Workers, teacher, and was an active member […]
DWAYNE HARGUS
Dwayne Hargus, age 38, of Jefferson City, TN, born February 1, 1976 passed away on January 22, 2015. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Audrey West, and Carlos West; great-grandparents, Lela West and Bill West, Daisy Baysinger, Lloyd Baysinger, Dora Gilbert, and Boyd Hargus. He is survived by his mother, Karen West; father, […]
WSCC Computer Students Learn From On-The-Job Training
For graduates of Walters State’s computer and information science programs, on-the-job experience often comes before actually landing a job – through the college’s internship program. “Internships provide students with a chance to see how they can apply what they learn in the classroom to a business setting. This also develops and reinforces soft skills, such […]
Walters State’s Mildred Haun Conference To Feature ETSU Old Time Pride Band, Appalatin
In Appalachia, music has always brought families together, passed down history and provided communion with the sacred. And music plays a staring role at Walters State’s Mildred Haun Conference, Feb. 6-7. In addition to the ETSU Old Time Pride Band and a closing jam session, the conference is proud to sponsor the local debut of […]
WSCC Sevier County Campus Auditions “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee”
Walters State’s Sevier County Campus will present “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee” as its spring music and theatre production. Amber Williamson, instructor of music, is directing the play. Auditions are open to both students and members of the community. This one-act musical comedy follows four quirky teens participating in an equally quirky spelling […]
WSCC Auditions for Spring Production of “Macbeth”
Walters State’s Department of Music and Theatre will hold auditions for the spring production of “Macbeth” Jan. 26-27 at 6 p.m. in the theatre of the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex on the Morristown campus. Auditions are open to both community members and students. “Macbeth” is considered one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
A diverse crowd gathered on the steps of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday morning to celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parading from the dike in Dandridge, marchers were led by the Jefferson County High School ROTC. Beyond the keynote address, Jefferson County High School students provided music for the […]
WSCC Celebrates Opening of Welding, Industrial Skills Training Facility in Greenville
Walters State Community College administrators joined local industry representatives Thursday (Jan. 15) to celebrate the opening of the new Walters State Workforce Training Facility for welding and industrial skills training in Greeneville. “The ribbon cutting we are celebrating today is a tribute to what can be accomplished when the public and private sectors work together […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board Of School Commissioners Meeting, January 22, 2015
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular session of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center at the Patriot Academy. Prior to the meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. there will be a meet and greet with potential school board attorneys. 01/16/2015 – 01/22/2015
Protection from Flu Vaccination Reduced this Season
A report published in the January 16 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) estimates that getting a flu vaccine this season reduced a person’s risk of having to go to the doctor because of flu by 23 percent among people of all ages. Since CDC began conducting annual flu vaccine effectiveness (VE) studies in 2004-2005, overall estimates for each […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Industrial Development Board Meeting, January 23, 2015
PUBLIC NOTICE The Jefferson County Industrial Development Board will meet on Friday, January 23, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in the conference room of the Jefferson County Health Department, 931 Industrial Park Road. Brad Jenkins Secretary of the Board 01/15/2015 – 01/23/2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF RONALD E. WHITENER, DECEASED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF RONALD E. WHITENER, DECEASED Pursuant to TCA 30-2-306 notice is hereby given that in respect of the estate of Ronald E. Whitener, who died on the 24th day of October, 2014. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same […]