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College of Pharmacy Spearheads Battle Against Fungal Pathogens at Annual Conference
Unseen, deadly, and ubiquitous fungal pathogens pose an increasingly serious threat to global health, particularly among immunocompromised patients. These pathogens evolve rapidly, often quickly developing resistance to antifungal drugs, reducing the effectiveness of available treatments. With the rise in immunosuppressive therapies and the increasing incidence and geographic spread of fungal infections aided by global climate change, there is an urgent need for collaborative efforts between research institutions to develop new therapies to combat fungal infections.
June pending home sales flat
June’s pending sales were flat on the heels of a 20% decline in home sales. Sellers accepted 796 new contracts, one fewer than the previous month, and 42 more than June last year, according to the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR). Pending sales are a leading indicator of housing activity based on signed contracts for […] The post June pending home sales flat appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
$217,060 for Tims Ford State Park Tire Program Grant from TDEC
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently announced a grant of $217,060 for Tims Ford State Park from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Tims Ford State Park will provide matching funds of $54,265 and use the grant to install three separate porous pavement trails using recycled...
Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law
Flush with donations from CoreCivic, Tennessee’s lawmakers have spent the past three years enacting tough-on-crime policy that could help the state’s private-prison operator in spite of complaints that profiting on the backs of inmates is bad business. Moves to create laws that require teenagers to be tried as adults for certain crimes and remove rewards […] The post Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Second man arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, authorities said. Trooper Adam Cothron stopped a Kia Forte driven by Timothy Davis Jr. on Interstate 40 on Friday. When he approached, Davis shot Cothron, critically wounding him, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The trooper remained hospitalized Tuesday, the agency said.
Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Department dealing with drought
Over the past few weeks, Tellico Village and its residents — like the rest of East Tennessee — have been experiencing high temperatures and heat waves, along with long stints without rain. According to the official U.S. drought-monitoring website … parts of Loudon County are in the midst of moderate drought while other areas have been categorized as experiencing severe levels of drought. These conditions often lead to a rise...
Early voting ends Saturday for Anderson County election, state primaries
Early voting ends Saturday, July 27, in Anderson County for the Aug. 1 county general election and state primaries. Times are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Registered Anderson County voters can vote at either of the three early voting locations, regardless of where they live in the county....
Park program welcomes people with disabilities into the backcountry | Word from the Smokies
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was giving it her all on the soccer field. In adulthood, she became a wildland firefighter for the National Park Service. Then, in...
Rod Clark breaks down Tennessee basketball transfers impact in summer practices
It hasn't taken long for Tennessee basketball's four transfers to make a good impression during summer practices. Assistant coach Rod Clark can already see the different dynamic on the team, and a lot of that has to do with the newcomers. They're playing at an even faster pace than last year and have shooters to spread the floor. Clark said the team isn't as "tall and beefy" as it has been in the past, but this team...
Motorcyclist dead after head-on collision in Union County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A 42-year-old man has died after the motorcycle he was driving hit another vehicle head-on along Hickory Star Road in Union County. A report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol states that Cory Lee Blair, 42, of Tennessee was traveling eastbound on Hickory Star Road near Booker Road on the afternoon of […]
Seven arrested following investigation into illegal sale of narcotics
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tn. (WYMT) - On July 22,, detectives with the Claiborne County Narcotics Division along with two other teams executed a narcotics search warrant at 738 Cape Norris Rd in New Tazewell, Tennessee. During the execution of the search warrant, detectives found methamphetamine packaged for resale, mushrooms, marijuana and...
What to know about this year’s Senior Citizens Day at the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool
Seniors, grab your pool gear and sunglasses. Spots are open for reservation as the City of Oak Ridge announced the date for its annual Senior Citizens Day at the outdoor pool. The event is free for seniors aged 50 or older.
BDR Design Group to close its doors; Founder Bruce Robinson to retire
Effective September 30, BDR Design Group, the themed entertainment design firm founded by Bruce D. Robinson, will close its doors in tandem with the retirement of its founder. The group has contributed to immersive family entertainment for over 40 years, including projects such as Lost Island Theme Park, Cedar Point Boardwalk, Angry Birds Land at Särkänniemi, and The Island in Pigeon Forge.
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