Steven Harris

• National Weather Service proposing changes to alerts system terminology Published 12/31/2012 at 4 a.m.

  The National Weather Service is looking into changing its usage of the terms "watch," "warning" and "advisory" while describing weather-related events.

• Where to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve Published 12/30/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Still looking for things to do Monday night to celebrate the start of 2013? Perhaps, like many of us, you can't attend the world famous ball drop in New York's Times Square.

• Mary Tarwater, mother of Olympic swimmer, dies in Knoxville Published 12/29/2012 at 5:30 a.m.

  A year that has been so golden for Olympian Davis Tarwater and his family is coming to a close in grief.

• Tree disposal made easier Published 12/29/2012 at 4 a.m.

  With the holiday season drawing to a close and 2013 just a few days away, East Tennesseans are beginning to spend their spare time taking down holiday decorations and cleaning up their homes.

• Funding cuts to halt Farragut Express Route Published 12/26/2012 at 5:30 a.m.

  For Bill Bayless, Knoxville Area Transit's 102X Farragut Express Route is more than just a way to save on gas. "It saves me money, sure, but mostly it saves stress because it allows me to relax — on the ride ...

• Cerebral Palsy Center seeks donations; state cuts leave programs in jeopardy Published 12/22/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Leaders at Knoxville's Cerebral Palsy Center and their monetary backers are appealing publicly for donations to continue helping Matt Kerbs and more than 300 other people affected by the chronic disorder.

• Knoxville church collecting socks for homeless Published 12/21/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Gateway Knoxville's website includes a description of the church's beliefs and its goals.

• Ruth Thompson, former News Sentinel employee, dies at 91 Published 12/19/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Ruth Anna Russell Thompson, 91 of Corryton enjoyed a long and happy life working in journalism, going bowling and spending time with friends and family.

• Paul Kelley, longtime Knox County educator, dies at 84 Published 12/18/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Paul L. Kelley spent the majority of his adult life working with children in Knoxville's education system and through his volunteer efforts with the Emerald Youth Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America.

• LaFollette church fire ruled arson Published 12/13/2012 at 4:48 p.m.

  An early Sunday morning fire that gutted the sanctuary of Fincastle Church of God in LaFollette been ruled arson by the state fire marshal's bomb and arson section.

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