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East Tennessee drug dealer sentenced to 24 years after being caught in Knoxville, DA says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Johnson City man was sentenced on Monday after he pleaded guilty to several counts, according to Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen. Allen said 34-year-old William Jacob Henry was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession with intent to sell fentanyl, possession with intent to sell methamphetamine and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony in connection to an incident that happened in April 2023.
Rocky Top Romance | Recent graduates get engaged on UT's campus popping the big question on The Rock
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Congratulations were in order after one Knoxville couple got engaged on the University of Tennessee campus. Lots of things have been seen on The Rock, from announcements to celebrations of national championships. This time, it came with a proposal. Jacob and Jordan have been officially engaged after the big question was painted on the UT landmark on Friday.
Program-record 17 Tennessee swimmers headed to 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Olympics are days away from commencing and there will be no shortage of Volunteers in Paris with a program-record 17 current and former members of the Tennessee Swimming and Diving program representing a dozen different nations.
Remembrance blood drive planned July 31 in Oak Ridge
A remembrance blood drive for Renea Lowe will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Emory Valley Center, 723 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge. Lowe was the sister of Emory Valley Center employee Elizabeth Hawkins, The Oak Ridger reported earlier this year. She died on Feb. 5, according to the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home website. The Clinton resident had a rare blood condition that required a few pints of blood per week, Aaron Price, the center's development director told The Oak Ridger in January when a blood drive was scheduled for her benefit.
Tomato Jam celebrates gardening in style
About 300 people came to celebrate a time-honored garden staple at the Blount County Public Library Saturday morning, July 20. The organization’s second-ever Tomato Jam boasted live music, vendors, expert growing advice and of course, lots and lots of tomatoes. While Jasper Hollow played hits and covers from the library stage, amateur and professional growers of all ages gathered in the common area of the building to sample tomato varieties, socialize and learn about the official Tennessee State Fruit. Food trucks outside provided sweet treats...
Shopper Blog: Low-profile Design Center has high impact on Knoxville area
Low-profile Design Center has high impact on Knoxville area. A Christian maxim tells us not to “let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” while engaging in charitable causes. In a similar spirit, one of the most influential charities in East Tennessee operates right under our noses.
4-star LB Christian Gass announces commitment
Four-star linebacker recruit Christian Gass has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers over the Georgia Bulldogs. Gass’ commitment brings Tennessee’s class of 2025 into the top-10 recruiting classes in the country. The elite linebacker prospect plays high school football for Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia. The Eastside standout...
Mission of Hope to host 'Pack The Bus' for 11th year, helping give school supplies to students in need
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Over the tax-free weekend, families will take advantage of Tennessee's sales tax holiday by shopping for back-to-school items. Mission of Hope wants to use that time and savings to help them "Pack The Bus." The nonprofit said 2024 marks the 11th year Mission of Hope will have a bus outside the Office Max in Turkey Creek to collect school supplies. These supplies are then collected and sent to over 10,000 students in rural Appalachia.
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
Early Knox County voting lags at midway point
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — At a little more than the halfway point, early voting in Knox County is lower than what some had expected, the Knox County elections administrator said Monday. Friday, July 19, marked the halfway point for early voting. As of Saturday, July 20, 13,564 people had cast...
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