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Former Tennessee Guard Santiago Vescovi Signs Professional Contract Overseas
Former Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi signed a two-year contract with Spanish professional team BAXI Manresa on Thursday morning, the club announced. BAXI Manresa plays in Liga ACB, the top basketball league in Spain, and also competes in the Basketball Champions League. The Basketball Champions League pits the top teams across Europe against one another no matter the country they play in.
HCSO: Trespassers and meth found at Poor Valley residence
Three people pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated criminal trespassing charges after they were found living in a residence on Poor Valley Road Monday without the owner’s permission. The HCSO also found meth, baggies and a digital scale, and one suspect also pleaded guilty to meth possession. HCSO Deputy James...
‘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...
Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Features More Activities, New Format Aug. 17
Ijams Nature Center’s 14th annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings will bring back its popular marketplace and add new activities to its offerings on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. A general admission ticket provides access to educational booths and activities, dipnetting, live animal...
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...
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.
2 children cancer-free after months of treatment for rare eye cancer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville family is back home after their two children underwent months of cancer treatment in Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, Thomas and Vivienne Kneller were diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer. "Retinoblastoma is a form of eye cancer that tends to...
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.
Neyland Stadium entertainment district will be big. It will change Tennessee game days forever
The University of Tennessee has selected designers and developers for its ambitious Neyland Entertainment District that will transform Vols game days and the Tennessee River waterfront on campus. A hybrid condo-hotel with a rooftop restaurant and bar will overlook Neyland Stadium. And a lively entertainment hub will be created in the area between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. ...
Free bluegrass/Americana concerts in August as Oak Ridge FCU brings back Summer Sessions
In 2018, the ORNL Federal Credit Union introduced “Summer Sessions” − a free concert series for the community featuring bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. The credit union is excited to continue Summer Sessions for the 2024 season. In partnership with WDVX, ORNL FCU is hosting the free events at Yee-Haw Brewing in Knoxville and at the Museum of Appalachia near Norris. The move to the Museum of Appalachia is due to ongoing construction at...
Greeneville Airport closing for maintenance
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greeneville Municipal Airport will close for maintenance for a short period of time starting on Aug. 12. Three projects will be conducted at the airport over the next month. “One of them is a statewide pavement resealing project, they are doing cracks, sealing, pavement sealing and redoing the markings on […]
Beardsley Community farmer speaks on how the rain is affecting her crops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Around two weeks ago, WBIR spoke with Lia Bevins, the Farm Manager at Beardsley Community Farm, about the widespread moderate drought. She said many of her plants weren't doing well and she was hoping for rain. Now, it's here — but Bevins said it's too much....
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