Biography
Lance was born and raised in Soddy-Daisy, TN. He graduated from UTC with a Bachelor's in English Education. After teaching for a short period of time, he went to work as a police reporter with the Chattanooga Free Press. After five years with the newspaper, he left following the merger of the Chattanooga Times and the Chattanooga Free Press. Two years later her relocated to Blount County and began working as a police and courts reporter with The Daily Times. After four years there, he moved onto to become lead reporter at Blount Today. He has since been promoted to editor. Lance is also a member of the 2008 class of Leadership Blount.
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Joy Carver is in the Chat Room
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:56 p.m. 1 Comment
Joy Forster Carver’s dream of owning a stationary and gift shop here in Maryville began while the Maryville native was working her way through college at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. “I worked retail while I was there and loved ...
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For the river
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:46 p.m.
The supporters of the Little River Watershed Association who spent a gala evening at the Hilton recently gave a lot of “green” to support more “blue.” The Little River Watershed Association’s annual gala brought more than 170 people to the ...
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Race is on
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:45 p.m.
Four new potential candidates have picked up petitions to run for the District 20 State House Seat incumbent Rep. Joe McCord is vacating at the end of his current term. At least two of the candidates must move into district.
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‘Sabrina Fair’ sets the stage for more success for Foothills Players
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:39 p.m.
Valentine’s Day weekend was a good one for the cast and crew of the Foothills Community Players. The troupe put on their production of “Sabrina Fair,” which included a Friday night, Feb. 12, dinner theater and then shows on Saturday, ...
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Stitching passion
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:38 p.m.
Spread across the foot of the bed, quilts are treasured family heirlooms, stitched by great-grandma’s hand to keep the family warm on cold winter nights. Displayed on rods and mounted on walls, quilts are works of art, bits of fabric ...
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Air buddies
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:36 p.m.
On March 6 a group of puppies from Blount County got new homes in Rochester, N.Y., thanks to a group called Pilots-n-Paws and the Blount County Humane Society. Volunteers from the Blount County Humane Society met two Rochester, N.Y., pilots ...
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Good food, good cheer
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:36 p.m.
A new fundraiser brought an almost-sold out evening when the Bishop’s Table spread its fare to more than 100 people. Guests enjoyed food prepared by the shops at The Market at Washington and High, wine and beer tastings and the ...
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Animal transformations
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:34 p.m.
The 50 children who gathered at Maryville United Methodist Church on March 6 were acting just like animals, and the adults were smiling and encouraging them to do more. Primary Players Children’s Theater Group will be taking to the stage ...
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Creating love for learning
Published 03/17/2010 at 3:33 p.m.
Gathering together to read and celebrate reading was the motivation behind Read Across America Day, which was celebrated in many Blount County and city schools on March 2. At Union Grove Middle School, Literacy Leader Cindy Van Pelt helped put ...
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Giving back
Published 03/15/2010 at 10:56 a.m.
The chance to help spread awareness of a law that has been on the books since 2001 and the opportunity to raise funds for the organization brought friends of A Secret Safe Place for Newborns to the Alcoa Chili’s restaurant ...
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