Monthly Archive: July 2015
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July 26, 2015
DreamMore Resort Opening Monday July 27, 2015 DreamMore Resort opening is finally here! The resort opens Monday July 27, 2015. The resort offers “300 rooms and hotel suites designed with families and groups in mind”. DreamMore Resort is the latest addition to the Dollywood experience. This past week workers were working feverishly to get the final touches completed before the new resort opens on Monday July 27, 2015. Workers were all over the grounds planting trees and shrubs, road crews were getting the entrance road to the resort ready, and Dollywood theme park workers had been practice “guest” for the last few weeks…
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July 4, 2015
Kayaker Death Occurs On Little Pigeon River After Capsizing Kayaker death occurred on Thursday July 2, 2015. A 53-year-old man from North Carolina died while kayaking on the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is reported he capsized while kayaking in the river. His body floated to where friends got him out of the water. Emergency care was given including CPR after park rangers, fire and police responders arrived on the scene. The man was transported to a local hospital but died. The man was identified as Kenneth Worthington from Apex, North Carolina. Streams and…
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July 4, 2015
Trails And Backcountry Campsites Reopen After Bear Attack In June The Hazel Creek area hiking trails and backcountry campsites have been reopened by the park service weeks after a bear attack occurred. The park service after monitoring for bear activity have decided it is safe to reopen the area to hikers and campers. Signs still warn of the dangers of bear activities. Visitors should take precautions while in the Great Smoky Mountains. The areas reopened are Hazel Creek Trail, Jenkins Ridge Trail, Bone Valley Trail, Cold Spring Gap Trail, Derrick Knob Shelter, and backcountry campsites 82, 83, 84, 85, 86,…
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July 2, 2015
Train Derailment and Evacuation of Maryville Residents in Tennessee A CSX train derailed late Thursday night close to midnight near the town of Maryville, TN. The train was carrying the hazardous material liquid acrylonitrile. Fore and smoke could be seen for miles. Local officials had to evacuate thousands from a two-mile radius. Firefighters were not able to get close to the fire due to the heat and toxic fumes. The dangerous liquid chemical if inhaled can cause headaches, dizziness, and a rapid heart rate. The area hospital has treated many people for breathing related conditions, skin irritation and nausea. A few first…
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