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‘He made a big impact’ | South Knoxville, family remembers selfless man killed on Chapman Highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The South Knoxville community is facing a pretty stark adjustment, with those in the area saying they’ll miss seeing a staple of the community. Dale Pedrick died at 67 Wednesday morning when he was hit while walking down Chapman Highway. People who frequent the area said he was a common sight along the South Knoxville road.
Rain takes a good pause before more showers help bust the drought
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We are nearly at the end of a prolonged rainy pattern; so far we have nine days in a row but Friday and Saturday should be quite a bit drier. More rain is back late Sunday night and through next Tuesday. All of this rain should...
Several cars, building catch fire off of Old Rutledge Pike, Rural Metro says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire crews responded to a commercial fire at Junk Car Mafia in the 6900 block of Old Rutledge Pike Thursday afternoon, according to the agency. Public Information Officer Jeff Bagwell said a car in the building’s garage caught fire while being worked on, and...
Tennessee football's biggest weakness may not matter. Georgia, Alabama have same problem | Adams
You know a couple of things about coach Josh Heupel and Tennessee football. If they have the right quarterback, the Vols will score a bunch of points; unless their secondary improves, they will give up a lot of points to the best quarterbacks on their schedule. Secondary issues have been a consistent theme in Heupel’s first three seasons at UT. But a different cast of defensive backs is at least cause for optimism this season. ...
Lady Vols Ink Elim Yan
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Freshman signee Elim Yan is officially the newest member of the Tennessee women's tennis program, head coach Alison Ojeda announced on Thursday morning. The Adelaide, Australia, native and Marryatville high school graduate will join the Lady Vols in 2024-25 with four years of collegiate eligibility remaining. Yan will be the second Australian on the 2024-25 squad, joining Catherine Aulia.
Another Witten could be on his way to Knoxville
Jason Whitten is a vol for life. Although Witten’s college career was not eye-popping numbers wise, he was a great blocker on the field and more than serviceable as a pass catcher as well. Witten had 797 yards receiving and seven touchdowns during his three years in Knoxville, before leaving to be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Chris Bell appointed as Damascus’ first town manager
DAMASCUS, Va. (WJHL) – The Town of Damascus hired its first town manager, Chris Bell, after years of commitment to the town. The town manager will serve as the head of administration, implement policies and plans, assist the mayor and more. “Chris Bell will be a huge asset to our town,” Mayor Katie Lamb said […]
Endangered baby found safe, mother in custody in Lebanon
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - An 11-month-old girl was found safe and her mother was taken into custody in Lebanon on Thursday after an Endangered Child Alert was issued in Kingsport, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI reports 11-month-old Dreama Powell was found safe at a home in Lebanon...
Greene County to host forum for parents
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greene County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with Greeneville Police is hosting a forum focused on keeping kids safe. The forum is called “What your kids don’t want you to know.” During the event, parents will be informed about vapes, THC concentrates used in them, the impact of social media […]
Jonesborough passes new budget with no property tax increase
The Jonesborough Board and Alderman has passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget with no property tax increase on the first reading Wednesday. The new budget will see building permit and review fees increased due to growth in the town. Another change will see water and sewer rates increase for large commercial customers using over 5,000 gallons. The board also passed an employee compensation plan that includes raises for town employees. The new budget will now move on to it’s second reading.
Federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams continues
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams is continuing on Thursday. In this trial, Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last July where authorities said Williams tried to escape from the Washington County Detention Center. Williams is also accused of escaping from a prisoner transport van in October. Williams was eventually captured in Florida in November.
Weekend Weather 7-26-28-2024 Storms Possible
Your summertime pop-ups are possible on Friday and Saturday, but, that all changes on Sunday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Saturday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon....
Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-26-31-2024
July 25 – 31, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
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