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Fire damages Thai Cuisine, Foothills Flooring
On July 15 at 6:04 p.m., Maryville Police Department and Maryville Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire spreading to nearby structures on 626 Condry Lane, Maryville. An F150 truck owned by Foothills Flooring company — one of the two businesses renting out of the affected complex — had caught on fire, according to a report from MPD. Unfortunately for neighboring restaurant Thai Cuisine, the truck had been parked in front of their main entrance, and the fire began to overtake an awning directly overhead. ...
Three minors rescued from wanted fugitive in Pigeon Forge, U.S. Marshals say
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three minors were rescued from a man’s home in Pigeon Forge, according to officials with the U.S. Marshals Service. In March, Angelo McQueen entered the U.S. in Florida as a non-immigrant visitor. “INTERPOL Washington learned that McQueen was suspected of having committed sexual offenses...
U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Tennessee home
Authorities arrested a fugitive wanted for alleged child sex crimes, and rescued three children from his Pigeon Forge, Tennessee home earlier this month, INTERPOL Washington said Friday.
International Fugitive Arrested in Tennessee, Three Minors Rescued, as Dollywood Cuts Ties With Contractor
In a coordinated international law enforcement effort, Angelo McQueen, a man wanted for serious crimes in the Bahamas, was detained in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The arrest, which occurred on July 5, was the culmination of investigative work by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and INTERPOL Washington, as per WATE. McQueen, a native of the Bahamas, allegedly committed sexual offenses against a minor in his homeland before absconding to the US with his biological daughter and two other minors.
Dollywood Shares Urgent Update After Park’s Shock Closure
Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Since 1986, the country singer has been as renowned as the namesake of the Tennessee theme park as she has her iconic tracks “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Located in the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, the park has evolved over the years from the stereotypical lineup of roller coasters and rides to also embrace Parton’s own sparkling legacy.
Blount Memorial Hospital To Join Prisma Health
(Photo of Blount Memorial Hospital, courtesy of Prisma Health) Blount Memorial Hospital, a 304-bed non-profit community hospital located in Maryville, Tennessee, has chosen to join Greenville, South Carolina-based Prisma Health. The parties have signed a non-binding letter of intent and now enter a period of exclusive negotiations, due diligence and integration planning.
North Carolina domestic disturbance turns into high-speed multi-county pursuit, deputies say
GRAHAM COUNTY, N.C. — The Graham County Sheriff's Office was led on a multi-county high-speed pursuit following a domestic disturbance. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 10, around 9:30 p.m., deputies were called to a home on Old Highway 129 regarding a possible domestic disturbance....
Dancing Bear Lodge to celebrate the Appalachian region
TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — Immerse yourself in a 3-day event held at the Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro, where you can reconnect with your Appalachian heritage or discover the rich culture of the region. Enjoy traditional Appalachian cuisine, live music, educational activities, and much more as the community comes together to celebrate and explore all that Appalachia has to offer.
Prisma Health to acquire first hospital outside South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Prisma Health announced they have entered into negotiations to acquire a community hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. When Blount Memorial Hospital joins Prisma, it will be the network’s first venture outside of the Palmetto State. “The Blount Memorial board and leadership determined that joining a...
U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Pigeon Forge home
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three children were rescued from a Pigeon Forge residence when the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and INTERPOL collaboration led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted for sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas earlier this month. INTERPOL Washington released on Friday that Angelo McQueen, […]
The Daily Times wins statewide journalism awards for 2023 coverage
The Daily Times brought home one first-place award, one second-place award and six awards total in the 2024 Tennessee State Press Contests ceremony Friday, July 19. The awards, which recognized work published in 2023, were announced as a cooperation between the Tennessee Press Association and the University of Tennessee System. The newspaper competed for awards against other publications of similar size. County Government Reporter Mariah Franklin and former City Government...
Knoxville Track Club raising money for fallen Deputy McCowan, Deputy Eggers
ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Track Club is teaming up with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office to honor deputies Greg McCowan and Shelby Eggers. McCowan and Eggers were shot during a traffic stop in February, with McCowan being fatally injured. Previous Coverage: Blount County deputy killed in the...
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