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Patients finding hope in Regional Recovery Center
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — State commissioners and local players visited the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center for a tour of the facility and to speak with the center’s first year of patients. The facility helps people in nine Northeast Tennessee counties, from Mountain City to Morristown, on their journey to recovery. The center has […]
Local divers discover sentimental item on bottom of lake, return it to owner
WASHBURN, Tenn. — it's swimming season in Tennessee, with lots of people hitting the water to cool off. For many, that means sunshine and tan lines, but for some, it means losing sunglasses, phones and other items in the deep water. That was the case for one young man...
Grayson Bradley and team place third in the nation at SkillsUSA
Grayson Bradley, of William Blount High School, and a team of Sevier County High School students placed third in the nation at the SkillsUSA National competition in Atlanta. Skills National is a nation-wide competition where students come together to compete in Career and Technical Education categories, such as construction, robotics and welding. The missing piece ...
Three minors rescued from wanted fugitive in Pigeon Forge, U.S. Marshals say
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three minors were rescued from a man’s home in Pigeon Forge, according to officials with the U.S. Marshals Service. In March, Angelo McQueen entered the U.S. in Florida as a non-immigrant visitor. “INTERPOL Washington learned that McQueen was suspected of having committed sexual offenses...
Applications now open for free and reduced-price meals for Knox County Schools
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Schools announced applications are now open for students to receive free and reduced-price meals for the 2024-2025 school year. KCS said the application is open for families unable to pay for breakfast and lunch meals at school or do not attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school.
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...
Gay Street Bridge reopening date still unknown
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Gay Street Bridge in downtown Knoxville has been around for the last 126 years. It was the city’s fourth attempt to connect the downtown area to South Knoxville, and this bridge, so far, has stood the test of time. “It’s been more than just...
The New World of College Athletics: Local athletes navigate through recruiting challenges
They are the biggest buzzwords in college sports right now: NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and Transfer Portal. But what do those terms mean, and how do they impact local schools?. It's the dream of every high school athlete to have a Power 5 Conference knocking on the door for...
Funeral set for Neil Clabo, former Tennessee punter who played in Super Bowl
Funeral arrangements have been set for Neil Clabo, a Knoxville native who played football at Tennessee and in the NFL. Clabo, 71, died on July 10 after suffering with Alzheimer’s, according to a Facebook post by his sister, Jill Clabo Sams. Funeral service for Clabo will be held at 4 p.m. on July 23...
LVFL Holdsclaw To Be Inducted Into D.C. Sports Hall of Fame
Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder, will be inducted into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday at Nationals Park. The formal induction ceremony will be held prior to the Washington Nationals-Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball game. The ceremony is scheduled for approximately 12:30 p.m. ET, followed by the game’s […]
Niswonger Performing Arts Center celebrates 20th anniversary season with spectacular lineup
The Niswonger Performing Arts Center (NPAC) proudly announces its 20th anniversary season, promising an extraordinary array of performances. Located in Greeneville, NPAC has become synonymous with world-class entertainment, and our new season is no exception. “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone season with a lineup that showcases the incredible talent and variety that NPAC […] The post Niswonger Performing Arts Center celebrates 20th anniversary season with spectacular lineup appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Number of football officials in East Tennessee continuing to decline, association says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Friday night football is right around the corner. Officials from all sports are facing shortages, but the numbers are not getting any better. “If there are not officials out there, the kids are not playing,” said Philip Freels, the assigning officer for the Knoxville Football Officials Association.
2024 Kingsport Mayoral Candidate: Sara Buchanan
KINGSPORT, Tenn--Four candidates are vying to be the next Mayor of Kingsport. The mayor seat is open after Kingsport Mayor Pat Shull announced last year he would retire. We interviewed each of the four candidates and asked them what they would do to make Kingsport a better place to live and work.
Students rally in downtown Knoxville to defend banned books
Young scholars, parents and staff from the East Tennessee Freedom Schools program marched in downtown Knoxville July 17 to protest literary censorship in public schools and libraries across the country. The march - part of Children’s Defense Fund’s (CDF) National Day of Social Action - began at the intersection of...
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