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Kamryn Stiltner named Miss Scott County
ONEIDA | Kamryn Stiltner was crowned Miss Scott County Fairest of the Fair as the 98th Scott County Fair drew to a close Saturday evening. Kamryn, the daughter of Leisha and David Lowe and Matt Stiltner, is a junior at Oneida High School. She was crowned from a field of 13 contestants.
Six days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in six days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Bearden brings home first win of the season in triple overtime
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The first week of the high school football season wrapped up with Bearden snagging a 31-24 win in triple overtime Bearden opened up the scoring thanks to a scoop and score. West quarterback Parker Dubon handed it off to Tavion Ray but the ball popped out and Ethan Couvertiere picked it […]
Dan Mullen Predicts Tennessee on the Outside of SEC Title Race
Former Mississippi State and Florida head coach Dan Mullen isn’t too high on his former teams heading into the 2024 season, but does have Tennessee around the conference average when it comes to preseason predictions. The SEC coach turned SEC Network analyst dropped his official conference preseason predictions on...
Tennessee football has the "best entrance" in college football
Tennessee football and Neyland Stadium are known for many things. It's one of the best venues in college sports, and fans create an atmosphere on Rocky Top that can be deafening for opponents. Kirk Herbstreit celebrated the 2024 Herbie Awards at the end of last week, honoring and recognizing the...
Appalachian Bear Rescue saves bear cub after mother hit by vehicle in Gatlinburg
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Sunday, Appalachian Bear Rescue took to Facebook with an announcement that a female bear had been hit by a vehicle in the Dudley Creek area of Gatlinburg. According to ABR, the bear suffered a broken back, leaving officers with no other option but to euthanize her....
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (8/25 – 9/3/2024
If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me via the “invite” button on the event page (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me), and it will be included. I need enough lead time that the list can be put together the Wednesday before you want your event included.
Vol football and wedding season to kick off this fall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As Fall approaches, University of Tennessee football isn't the only thing kicking off the season, it's also an ideal time for weddings in East Tennesee. "Basically, anytime somebody is planning a fall wedding, that's gonna be a subject, probably," said Farrah Williams-Deck, Owner of Colonial Estate Weddings and Events.
Walmart Heart program celebrates 17-year-old in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD, Tenn. (WVLT) - Walmart Heart hosted an event in Roane County on Saturday and helped make a kid’s dream come true. 17-year-old Cole Canter is known among friends and family as a social butterfly. Every time he is around people, he is seen with a big smile. “Every...
Tennessee GOP leadership threatens Memphis sales tax revenue over gun-reform ballot measures
Tennessee's legislative Republican leadership on Monday threatened to create a new state law to withhold state sales tax revenue from Memphis and Shelby County, an unprecedented move to enact a heavy financial penalty if the city goes through with a ballot referendum on gun-related issues. House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, issued a joint statement threatening the penalty on Monday, the latest salvo in an ongoing power struggle between the...
$500M from EPA will help nonprofit lenders power energy transition in rural Appalachia
Entrepreneurs in Appalachia have ideas for renewable energy projects, but finding funding in rural and low-income areas can be challenging. A new initiative, the Green Bank for Rural America, could help channel funds to small, rural, nonprofit lenders to support projects like community solar arrays, apprenticeships in renewable energy fields and electrified public transit, just […]
Homeowner under contract subject to absurd HOA policy requirement: 'Don't buy it ... this is only the beginning'
A Nashville resident is trying to buy a condo and install an electric vehicle charging station before purchasing, but they are facing obstacles. The resident asked for advice on Reddit, and many people had a lot to say about their experiences, but unfortunately, this was pretty typical. The Nashville resident...
What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval
In the last print edition, we took a look at Standards of Learning pass rates for all three of our counties. But beyond that, officials across the state are already counting down until the accreditation report gets released in September. This is an end, of sorts, for the current way of doing things. The Virginia […] The post What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval appeared first on Farmville.
British car maker to establish $8M facility in Virginia
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A British car manufacturer has rolled out plans to establish a new facility in Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that RBW Sports & Classics is gearing up to build an $8 million facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
ETSU Martin Center unveils 2025 Spring Broadway Season schedule and lineup
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The ETSU Martin Center in Johnson City, Tennessee has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Spring Broadway Season, presented by Bank of Tennessee. The Spring Broadway Season will feature four remarkable shows from January to April. The season will kick off with 'Pretty Woman: The...
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