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Park program welcomes people with disabilities into the backcountry | Word from the Smokies
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was giving it her all on the soccer field. In adulthood, she became a wildland firefighter for the National Park Service. Then, in...
Newcomer's Guide to Blount County
Thank you for taking the time to peruse this year’s Newcomer’s Guide to Blount County. Whether you’re a regular reader of The Daily Times receiving it as part of your subscription or a guest considering making the jump to joining the community as a new resident, there is something for everyone included in the glimpses of our communities.
Andy Cooper takes over as LCIMS basketball’s new head coach
In a recent post on social media, the Lenoir City Intermediate/Middle School announced Andy Cooper as the newest boys head basketball coach. Cooper is no stranger to the coaching world with former experience at both the high school and middle school levels. During his time coaching, he captured a District Championship and was named Middle School District Coach of the Year. His basketball career started semi-locally as a student athlete...
Check it out at the Blount County Public Library
Summertime is in full swing, and just like the summer of ‘69, these could be the best days of your life! Come spend each Thursday evening in August with us at the Blount County Public Library (BCPL)! Our Hot Summer Nights concert series has returned! Are you tired of doing the same thing every single evening? Mix it up this summer by joining us from 6-7 p.m. in the Main Gallery for free, live, musical performances. Each week brings a unique vibe and sound for...
Douglas-Cherokee Head Start to provide free meals to enrolled children
Douglas-Cherokee Head Start/Early Start will participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program helps to provide free meals to children enrolled in the Head Start program, as well as staff and volunteers. Head Start Sites that will participate are: Maryville Head Start — 510 Home Avenue, MaryvilleNew Providence Head Start — 703...
Law enforcement increasing patrols in Morristown as city leaders look to reduce traffic fatalities
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) - For those traveling in Morristown, you will likely see more law enforcement patrolling the roads, all in hopes of making Tennessee drivers more safe on the roads. Tanner Bell, a Morristown resident, said he has seen cops everywhere. “We have been seeing so many motorcycles, state...
Jury seated, opening statements begin at Sean Williams' first federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The jury has been seated and opening statements have been heard in the first federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams. The jury consists of six men and six women, alongside four alternates. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last...
Knoxville man to face trial in killing of former co-worker who fired him
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville man will stand trial for murder in the killing this year of a former co-worker at a transportation yard. A grand jury indicted Daniel Arwood, 38, for first-degree murder, evading arrest and illegal possession of a weapon. He'll now face trial in Knox County Criminal Court.
‘We just pray’ | Knoxville church hoping to support the community after stabbing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The people at Cokesbury United Methodist Church said they’re praying for the Knoxville community after a stabbing victim was found dead just down the road from the church. Tuesday, the Knoxville Police Department responded to West Knoxville to investigate the stabbing. That response was prompted...
Tracking more batches of rain and cooler afternoons
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We’re waking up to batches of rain and patchy fog on Wednesday. As we move through the day we’ll see another tenth to quarter of an inch of rain. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
A school-record amount of past, current and future Vols and Lady Vols will compete in the Olympics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee has set a school record for past, current and future athletes competing in the Olympics. A total of 31 Vols and Lady Vols will represent 18 different countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That ranks sixth nationally among NCAA programs and ranks...
Knoxville murder still unsolved after 7 years
Seven years ago, Herman Bailey was shot in an Austin Homes parking lot and died several days later. His case remains unsolved and Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are seeking information that could lead to an arrest.
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