Greg Wilkerson

United States

Associate Editor at The Mountain Press

Editor at Morgan County News (Wartburg, TN)

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Jurassic Adventure comes to The Island in Pigeon Forge

2 weeks ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson

PIGEON FORGE - Life-sized animatronic dinosaurs have taken over The Island shopping district, giving guests the opportunity to see their favorite prehistoric creatures up close.
Soaky Mountain opens for 2025 season

1 month ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson

SEVIERVILLE - A new six-person water slide has been added to Soaky Mountain Waterpark for the 2025 season. Rafter's Rage towers above the waterpark at about eight stories in height. The ride spans 825 feet with speeds reaching 19 miles-per-hour.
Dollywood's Splash Country celebrating 25 years

1 month ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson
MegaZip opens at WildSide in Pigeon Forge

1 month ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson
Hamby sworn in as new Sheriff

1 month ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson

Chief Deputy Rick Hamby was sworn in as the new sheriff of Morgan County during the county commission meeting Monday night. Morgan County Sheriff Wayne Potter, 50, passed away early morning, Feb. 18, 2025. Potter informed the community last year of his diagnoses with cancer of the pancreas that spread to the liver. He continued serving as sheriff through his diagnosis and treatment, with Hamby helping lead the department through that tough season.
Hamby sworn in as new Morgan County Sheriff

1 month ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson

WARTBURG - Morgan County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Rick Hamby was sworn in as the new sheriff of Morgan County during the Morgan County Commission meeting Monday night. Morgan County Sheriff Wayne Potter, 50, passed away early morning, Feb. 18, 2025. Potter informed the community last year of his diagnoses with cancer of the pancreas that spread to the liver. He continued serving as sheriff through his diagnosis and treatment, with Hamby helping lead the department through that tough season.
Trials Forever Hikes supports trail maintenance in Smokies

2 months ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson

NATIONAL PARK - The Friends of the Smokies Trails Forever hiking program has restarted for the 2025 season. On Wednesday, March 26, the group took its second hike of the year, a 6.5-mile trek along a section of the Old Settlers Trail, located outside Gatlinburg off Highway 321.
Sevierville Police Department welcomes new police dogs

2 months ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson

Izzy and Pako were introduced to the community at Monday's meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Izzy is handled by SPD Officer Alex Miller and Pako is handled by SPD Officer Cristin Jones. Miller and Jones are first-time police dog handlers.
Morgan County Commission begins search for new sheriff

2 months ago | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson

By Greg Wilkerson [email protected] The Morgan County Commission discussed the process to appoint a new sheriff during the meeting Monday night. Morgan County Sheriff Wayne Potter, 50, passed away early Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, 2025. Potter informed the community last year of his diagnoses with cancer of the pancreas that spread to the liver. He continued serving as sheriff through his diagnosis and treatment.
MCSO Sheriff Potter's funeral Saturday at WCHS

Feb 19, 2025 | themountainpress.com | Greg Wilkerson

Morgan County Sheriff Wayne Potter, 50, passed away early Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, 2025. "It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Morgan County Sheriff Wayne Potter; a devoted public servant, loving family man, and pillar of the community.

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