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Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower
76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."
North Carolina Man Arrested for Armed Incident at Tennessee Rest Stop
Cookeville, TN – Gregory James Daniel of Franklin, North Carolina, was arrested following a dangerous incident at a Tennessee rest stop early Sunday morning. On July 14, Gregory James Daniel,…
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Bluff City budget increases garbage, water and sewer rates
The Town of Bluff City approved its budget for the next fiscal year Tuesday night, and while property taxes will not increase, garbage collection fees, water and sewer rates will. In addition to the 5% water/sewer rate hike, garbage collection fees in the town will be increased to $22 a month. According to Mayor Jeff Broyles, the average resident in town with both water and sewer will see an increase of less than $4. He also mentioned that online bill-paying services will be available soon, but did not specify a date.
KPD investigating serious crash on John B. Dennis Highway
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) is investigating a serious crash on John B. Dennis Highway near Wohlford Place Friday morning. A traffic alert from the KPD stated the crash happened just before 6 a.m. All road closures in the area have been lifted, according to the KPD. The KPD previously reported […]
Kingsport street closures for parade Friday as Funfest begins
As Funfest in Kingsport officially gets underway tomorrow, several streets in downtown Kingsport will be closed temporarily on Friday to accommodate the 2024 Fun Fest parade. The parade begins on Clinchfield Street near the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, and continues to Center Street, then to Sullivan Street and finally back to Clinchfield Street. Clinchfield from Market Street to Clay Street will be closed by 10 a.m. on Friday to allow for parade lineup. All side streets leading into Center between Clinchfield and Sullivan will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday. Center and Clinchfield will be closed 30 minutes prior to the parade stepping off at 6 p.m. Detour signs will be in place and all closures will be lifted at the conclusion of the parade.
McKay's union leader: Road trip showed why Knoxville employees need a labor contract
The McKay's 50th anniversary road trip that challenged fans of the used book and record store to visit all five locations on July 9 − and sent some to the hospital with heat-related illness − was a reminder to union members in Knoxville of why they are bargaining a contract. “People were...
Political banner battle has attorneys advising lease changes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a balance between free speech and the right to business. A Lenoir City business owner is continuing her fight over a political sign her landlord put up above her shop. Previous Coverage: Biden campaign sign causing trouble for Lenoir City business. “Politics and business...
More on UACS: Pond Gap School and Randy Boyd
What is a University Assisted Community School? While learning and doing, the UACS came into being in Knoxville, but there are some facets that were essential to creating the existing reality. Anchors: An anchor had to be in place. The University of Tennessee was our anchor. This made sense as...
Danielle “Duckie” Irwin to represent Hawaii at Mrs. Pacific Islands
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Danielle “Duckie” Irwin, the president of nonprofit Makaha Learning Center and Chief Strategy Officer for Hawaii Unified Industries, was recently announced as Mrs. Pacific Islands 2024. “Duckie” Irwin will be the proud Hawaii representative at Mrs. International World’s in Kingsport, Tennessee in late July.
Bristol, Va.’s Union 41 competing in Duke’s Mayo challenge
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Union 41 is putting a spin on a Summer Southern classic, the tomato and mayo sandwich, as part of a regional competition. The Bristol, Virginia restaurant is competing in the Duke’s Mayo “Hot Tomato Summer” challenge. Restaurants all across the South are coming up with creative dishes centered around tomatoes […]
Wise Co., Va. man sentenced to serve 10 years in meth case
JONESVILLE, Va. (WYMT) - A Big Stone Gap man was sentenced to the Virginia Penitentiary by the Lee County Circuit Court for charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine. According to a release from the Lee County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the charges were placed on Christopher Farmer after a traffic...
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