A friend had a great idea. This is akin to the great ideas that Jesse Butcher had back in the day when he would drop by the newspaper office with …
From Gibbs to Grainger County
Don Mygail Ruth, 87, of Corryton, passed away April 23 at his home. He grew up in the Puncheon Camp area of Grainger County and continued to have a family …
Solomon’s watch
Painted en plein aire at GATOP (God’s Answer to Our Prayers), a hidden East Knox garden, this is titled “Solomon’s Watch.” Title reasons: Solomon’s seal beside the Trillium was just …
Property transfers and loans widespread
Last week was business as usual in the register’s office. OK, maybe not usual since we currently have staffing modifications, but the workload was back to normal after the previous …
Drive-in graveside service for longtime pastor
The Rev. James Oliver Wolfenbarger, 90, of Maynardville, had a big family and many loving friends. He was pastor of Loveland Baptist Church for 37 years and pastored seven other …
Randy Wilson: ‘It’s not a job, it’s who I am’
It’s not every day that you run across a public servant the likes of Randy Wilson. You just don’t. This is his life, and his life makes ours a whole …
‘Strong numbers’ in register’s office last week
The current situation in the U.S. has not stopped the flow of real estate and lending in Knox County. In fact, during the week of March 16-20, we recorded more …
Maddox is new music man at Clear Springs Baptist
Clear Springs Baptist Church, Tazewell Pike in Gibbs, has a new worship pastor. Pastor Rob Maddox started in March.
“Clear Springs has had a great music program for a long time,” …