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Ethics Committee asks DA, TN Comptroller to investigate Rutherford Property Assessor
Rutherford County's District Attorney General and the Tennessee Comptroller should investigate an employee complaint against Property Assessor Rob Mitchell and his management, the county Ethics Committee decided Wednesday. Commissioner Robert Peay Jr. called for the unanimous 5-0 vote after saying he and his fellow committee members lack the resources to investigate the accusations...
Sheetz plans to open four new locations with diesel lanes
Altoona, Penn. — Sheetz will open four new stores this August, each featuring diesel lanes with high-flow diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for commercial trucks, along with a truck scale and free overnight parking spaces for truckers. The new store locations include:. Middletown, Virginia: Located at 121...
Community prepares for Asheville Middle School, Montford North Star consolidation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A big adjustment period is just over one month away for students, parents and staff in the Montford community in Asheville. Asheville Middle School will be slightly more populated soon because of Asheville City Schools' consolidationof Montford North Star Academy. This decision was made back in March for financial reasons.
Man claims Mission Health overcharges for procedures; study supports high price concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local man is frustrated about a cost estimate he received for a procedure at Mission Health. He claims it's much higher than it should have been. This comes as a report shows Mission's prices have risen drastically under HCA and are higher than other hospitals.
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Team Makes Tiny Helmet For Special Needs Chihuahua Puppy
A Chihuahua puppy born with a life-threatening condition has a bright future ahead thanks to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s (UTC) College of Engineering and Computer Science. According to a UTC blog post, Niblet, a 2.5-pound Chihuahua puppy, arrived at Humane Educational Society (HES) in Chattanooga with a...
Jon Brann Reid Named Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
07.17.2024 | Men's Tennis FULL BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE RELEASE CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Men's Tennis graduate Jon Brann Reid has been named the 2023-24 Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, announced by the league today (Wednesday, July 17). Reid went 16-5 in singles play including 14 wins at No. 3 and 3-1 in conference, while teaming up with Rafa Serra at No. 1 doubles to go 11-5 en route to First Team All-Conference Doubles honors. Academically, he was named the Big South Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year and also to the Big South Conference All-Academic Team, along...
New breakfast spot ‘Cast Iron Café’ opens in Bristol, Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A new breakfast restaurant opened its doors in Bristol, Virginia. Cast Iron Café is located at 1386 Old Airport Road, is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on weekdays and is closed on weekends. Rebekah Huntsman and her husband Dakota own the café and both come from culinary backgrounds. “We’re […]
Asheville police open new public safety office in North Asheville for easier access
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) has opened a new public safety office in North Asheville where residents can file or request police reports. It is located at Fire Station 13 on Broadway Street in the Five Points neighborhood. Residents can now go there and receive the same services offered at APD's downtown location.
Four of a Kind: Lauren Moody on the local jewelry scene
Editor’s note: This is part of “Four of a Kind,” a recurring Arts & Culture feature. Each month, four new artists share their takes on the local art scene. In addition to individual online posts, you can find all four features as a single spread in this week’s print edition.
It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip
Major atmospheric shifts to bring cooler and wetter weather over next several days. But how long will it last? The post It has been one of Virginia’s hottest, driest summers — but a switch is about to flip appeared first on Cardinal News.
Man convicted of murder, arson after 2021 Marion house fire
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A Smyth County jury convicted a man on murder, arson, and other charges after a woman was killed in a house fire in 2021. Jason Emory Whittaker, 40, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty after a three-day trial, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip Blevins. The charges […]
‘Four Feet to Hell’ competition is heaven for hot dog lovers
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fifteen contestants. Six minutes and 66 seconds. Four foot-long hot dogs. One champion. Asheville brewery DSSOLVR is celebrating National Hot Dog Day with their fourth annual ‘Four Feet to Hell’ hot dog eating charity contest. The contest begins at 7 p.m., July 17 at DSSOLVR, 63 North Lexington Ave.
Reaching New Heights: Bradley and the USA Deaf Volleyball team take to the court
Hinsdale Magazine Group spoke with 21-year-old Cullen Bradley of Hinsdale regarding his journey to the USA Deaf Volleyball (USADVB) national team. Bradley, who lost his hearing around two to three years old and received cochlear implants shortly after, is a rising senior at Purdue University, where he is studying computer engineering and plays for the club volleyball team.
RAM Clinic returns to Grundy, seeking volunteers
GRUNDY, Va. (WJHL) — A Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic will return to Grundy, Virginia on Oct. 12 and 13. Organizers are seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and support staff for the clinic. The nonprofit said it also needs volunteers for the overnight parking lot and interpreters. Those interested in volunteering are asked […]
Amy Matthews slaps husband after he catches her cheating
31-year-old Amy Matthews was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Alex Matthews, at her Cindy Jo Court residence on June 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Alex, who claimed an argument occurred because he found out Amy was talking to another man. Alex informed officers that, after this, they both began arguing before it turned physical when Amy attempted to grab Alex’s phone. Amy proceeded to slap Alex multiple times on the leg while yelling, “he hit me.” Alex provided officers with footage of the incident that he recorded. Amy Matthews was then deemed the primary aggressor, and she was then taken into custody for domestic assault on July 3rd.
WHITECHAPEL Announces Tennessee Takeover 2024: Brutal Christmas Shows With SANGUISUGABOGG & More
WHITECHAPEL Unleashes a Brutal Christmas Takeover in Tennessee!. Get ready to deck the halls with… death metal? WHITECHAPEL is bringing the holiday spirit – their own special brand of it, at least – to Tennessee this December with a three-show Tennessee Takeover! Joining them for this unholy trinity of gigs are fellow metal maniacs SANGUISUGABOGG, PEELING FLESH and GATES TO HELL.
Annual 4-H Roundup, All Star Conference Taking Place at UTM
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
Tennessee speeders targeted in five-state 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
If you've noticed in increase in police on the roads, we promise you're not crazy. Since July 15, law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee led the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down.” This week, there will be an increase in presence on the roads to cut back on speeding.
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