Custom sandals in memory of teacher killed by falling tree raise more than $20,000 for nonprofit
Brooke Sampson was killed in February 2020 when a tree fell onto a van she was riding on in Townsend. Author: Amelia Young (WBIR) Updated: 11:13 PM EDT July 8, 2021
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. More than 100 people are remembering the life of 36-year-old Brooke Sampson in a special way with Chacos sandals. Loved ones say she had around 50 pairs of them for all occasions and wore them everywhere.
She was killed in February 2020 when a tree fell onto a van that she was in, along with her husband. She is remembered as a Sevier County teacher who loved people, especially children. Sampson is also remembered for her faith and willingness to help anyone.
He acknowledged there are negative parts of the events for all businesses,.
The Rod Run crowd takes up parking spaces for businesses along the Parkway, as they park classic cars facing the road for days in an area thatâs considered part of the stateâs right of way and therefore public parking, he noted.
As chairman of the planning commission, which approves plans for events like the car shows, he said they need to do a better job of overseeing plans for the events.
It wasnât clear Monday how the city could plan for the crowds that attend the Rod Run. The city sponsors the show at the Leconte Event Center at Pigeon Forge, but many if not most of the enthusiasts that come to town for the Rod Run weekend never go there.
ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, to Keynote QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo 02/23/2021
80+ speaker lineup will begin at 2000 UTC (3 PM EST) on March 13. His appearance will highlight ARRL’s featured role at the Expo, which also will include “Ask The ARRL Lab.” ARRL is a QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Partner.
Minster, who assumed the ARRL Headquarters leadership position last September, has launched major projects and assembled teams to foster innovation and individual skill development in radio technology and communications. In his keynote, Minster will share his enthusiasm for advancing amateur radio and highlight current ARRL initiatives to engage and inspire the current generation of hams. His presentation topics will include:
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twin Lakes Library System director is set to depart from the role following more than six years of service.
Stephen Houser says he has accepted a position in the Atlanta area where he can be closer to family. His last day leading the Baldwin County library system is January 30th.
“I’m sad to be leaving this library system and this community, but very proud of what we’ve accomplished here at TLLS during my tenure,” said Houser. “Since 2014, we’ve opened a new branch, expanded broadband internet access, and partnered with local schools and community organizations to increase access to literacy resources, all while receiving over $1 million dollars worth of federal, state, and private grants.”