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East Tennessee could see more flooding from storms Wednesday: Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg under flood watch
East Tennessee could be in for some more flooding today. After flash floods closed down Dollywood and left some parkgoers without a vehicle on Sunday, East Tennessee is bracing for another round of storms that could bring more flooding to the area, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service put...
PUBLIC NOTICE – Sanitation Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee, Meeting, August 12, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sanitation Commission of Jefferson County, Tennessee (the “County”) will meet in regular, open and public session at the Jefferson County Sanitation Office located at 650 Grove Road, Dandridge, TN at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the purpose of considering all matters as may be properly presented to it. If a member of the public desires to speak at the meeting, he or she may do so in the manner provided in the Jefferson County’s public input policy. A copy of that policy is available online at www.jeffersoncountytn.gov. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Sections 8-44-101 to 8-44-106, inclusive, Tennessee Code Annotated.
WATCH: Heavy rain floods Dollywood, portions of Sevier County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - There was flash flooding at Dollywood Sunday afternoon that also shut down a portion of Veterans Boulevard, according to police and representatives with the park. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Sevier County at 5:39 p.m. It expired at 10:45 p.m. After...
Thousands without power as storms move through East TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands across East Tennessee lost power as storms moved through the region on Tuesday. More storms are expected on Wednesday. Storm Team 6 is tracking potentially strong to severe thunderstorms moving through the region. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued for several counties, including Anderson, Blount, Fentress, Grainger, and Knox […]
'Soupgate' social media group aims to track down culprit after bags of strange liquid found in South Knoxville community
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several bags filled with a mysterious, foul-smelling liquid are still popping up on a South Knoxville road after months of complaints and concerns, and residents in the area still want answers. "Soupgate" is a group on social media dedicated to tracking down the person responsible for...
Sevier County property sees thousands in damages after flooding
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As heavy rain hit parts of East Tennessee, one homeowner in Sevier County found her backyard completely underwater late Sunday night. Lydia Kordalewski’s home on Seaton Springs Road was in one of the heavily impacted areas. She watched from inside as a bridge was destroyed...
Waffle House employee drops lawsuit alleging improper pay in Knoxville
The Knoxville woman who filed a federal class-action lawsuit against one of the nation's largest Waffle House franchisees alleging improper pay has agreed to drop her suit, according to a filing submitted July 30. Colleen Knoski dismissed her case after Rocky Top Waffles LLC provided “facts … regarding her employment.” There was no...
Knox County Schools fighting against teacher shortage with packed staff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Schools start classes on Aug. 8 and this year, the classrooms will look more full. Compared to last year, KCS have filled more than 100 vacant positions that were empty last year. The vacancies were related to the national teacher shortage. KCS reported that...
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