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Bromazolam, a relatively new kind of drug, is found more often in drug-related deaths across East TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There's a new drug on the streets of East Tennessee and the Knox County Forensics Center said it found the drug in at least 100 people in the area since 2021. Its name is Bromazolam. The forensic center said the drug was never meant to be...
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15-year-old Cocke County sophomore Hayden Carter died in an automobile accident on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She will be remembered for her grit on the floor and her bubbly personality with teammates, classmates and family members.
'The sky is the limit' | Blount County job training program hopes to help fill high-paying aviation mechanic positions
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — A program is being developed in Blount County to help fill high-paying aviation mechanic jobs. The Blount Partnership, Pellissippi State Community College, and employers like Cirrus, Endeavor Air and Standard Aero are working together to open the Aviation Academy in Maryville. The goal is to start classes in September 2025.
TWRA: 51-year-old Powell resident dies after boating crash on Norris Lake
POWELL, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed a 51-year-old has died from injuries he sustained in a boating crash on Norris Lake. Ralph Miller, a Powell resident, was operating a boat with 10 people on board when he hit an exposed rock near the Cove Creek area shoreline around 10 p.m. on Friday, July 26, according to the TWRA.
Suspect in custody after ‘large fentanyl bust’ in Sweetwater
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — More than 800 pressed fentanyl pills, cash and other drugs were recovered by law enforcement in Sweetwater on Wednesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. One suspect was taken into custody. Sheriff Tommy Jones shared in a social media post titled “Search Warrant Results in Large Fentanyl Bust” that on […]
Claiborne County Schools asks authorities to investigate after 'possible incident' involving high school students
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. — Claiborne County Schools said it learned about a "possible incident" involving high school students on July 30 and reached out to authorities to investigate. According to a statement from the school systems, the students involved go to Claiborne County High School. It said because it...
Beshear's Nashville speech revealed his political approach
Before Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ascended to become a finalist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, he delivered a speech in Nashville last month in a demonstration of his rising popularity outside the Bluegrass State. Why it matters: Beshear had been working to elevate his national profile before the...
“I’ve never seen a group of people more crushed” | Sullivan County teachers speak out about failed pay raise
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)—On Tuesday, the Sullivan County Commission voted on a resolution regarding the county’s school year budget, which included a 15% raise for teachers. The resolution failed 12-10, with 13 votes needed to pass. After months of trying for the raise, the news came as a crushing blow for teachers. “It was disappointing,” said […]
Sua Opeta suffers torn ACL, out for the year
The Buccaneers sustained a blow to their depth when it was revealed that guard Sua Opeta tore his ACL at practice Tuesday night. The original report came from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Opeta, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, found himself in a competition with fellow free agent signee Ben Bredeson...
Lundberg: Bobby Harshbarger’s father stole, vandalized campaign signs
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — State Senate candidate Bobby Harshbarger’s father has been accused of stealing and vandalizing Harshbarger opponent Jon Lundberg’s campaign signs, based on video allegedly showing Bob Harshbarger vandalizing a Lundberg sign in Blountville. Jon Lundberg, the incumbent District 4 Senator, swore an affidavit Tuesday accusing Bob Harshbarger, of Kingsport, of pushing over […]
WEATHER 8-1-2024 Heat Advisory Continues
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight. A 30 percent chance of...
Spotty storms for Thursday as heat and the humidity build
Our rain coverage will slowly begin to diminish as we head into Thursday with spotty to scattered showers and storms at times. The bigger difference will be the heat and humidity as temperatures return to the lower 90s.
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