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UCOR scores third ‘Top Workplace’ designation
OAK RIDGE - The workforce at United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) continues to rank its employer as a Top Workplace. The company received its third Top Workplaces designation by the Knoxville News Sentinel this week. The recognition is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, an employee engagement technology firm.
Dollywood offering discounts for first responders, military, teachers and more
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dollywood is offering discounted admission for first responders, teachers and military workers as part of the park’s Public Employees Appreciation Days. The program offers $45 admission to qualifying employees from July 29 to Sept. 15. Members of the military, first responders, school system employees,...
Man out on bond and under indictment arrested on new drug charges
A man out on bond and recently indicted on multiple charges stemming from a March 2023 drug and weapons arrest, was arrested again on new and additional drug charges. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) served arrest warrants on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, on Kenneth Thomas Harwell, 44, at his residence on Shropshire Road in the Edwina community of Newport. The arrest warrants stemmed from his 2023 arrest after testing from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) of suspected narcotics that were seized at his...
Health leaders deal with aftermath of sudden assisted living facility closure
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 20 residents are without permanent homes after the abrupt closure of Sunset Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Mountain City. Both Sullivan County Emergency Management Director Jason Blevins and District Ombudsman for the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Karrie Erick told News Channel 11 they had been […]
Jonesborough water outage scheduled to start Monday night
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A scheduled water outage will affect some homes in Jonesborough next week. According to the Jonesborough Water Distribution Department, the outage will start at 10 p.m. on July 29 and last until 5 a.m. on July 30. During the overnight outage, crews will work to connect a new water line on […]
State Showing Tourism Growth, Putnam Too
Visitor spending across Tennessee increased six percent last year, according to newly released data, spending that shows up locally. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the county benefits as the state continues to expand its tourism footprint. She said the latest data showed some $1.7 million in visitor dollars coming into Putnam County.
Boys and Girls Clubs hosting performance at the Tennessee Theatre as part of art showcase
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People in the Knoxville area will have a chance to enjoy a performance on Thursday by a group of kids eager to show off their artistic talents. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley said it would host its annual Youth Arts Showcase starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Tennessee Theatre. The free event includes a theatrical performance of The Drum - A Cultural Cadence. People will also have a chance to peruse a display of student artwork.
Ranking The Most Important Games On Tennessee Football’s 2024 Schedule
Tennessee football opens up fall camp for Josh Heupel’s fourth season as head coach next week and they open up the 2024 season in just over a month at Neyland Stadium. The Vols enter the 2024 season with high expectations and a chance to make the new expanded College Football Playoff. What are the most important games on Tennessee’s schedule as they look to make that a reality? Taking a look here.
Five-star OT David Sanders Jr. taking two more visits ahead of commitment date
David Sanders Jr. announced earlier this month that he had narrowed his focus to four finalists, and he's now a little more than three weeks away from announcing his college decision. Before making his choice, he's now preparing to hit the road again to take another look at two of the schools he's still considering.
VIDEO: Bear named Monty takes a peaceful nap at Tennessee zoo
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — What do black bears dream of?. This bear named Monty was spotted taking a peaceful nap at the Knoxville Zoo. Have a good video to send? Submit it to FOX 17 News here. Get reports like this and all the news of the day in...
Santiago Vescovi signs with Spain-based BAXI Manresa
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee basketball guard Santiago Vescovi has signed with Spain-based BAXI Manresa. BAXI Manresa is in Liga ACB, the top league in Spain's basketball system. The organization is also in the Basketball Champions League, FIBA Europe's premier club competition. Vescovi averaged 10.3 points over five seasons...
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