Category Archives: Local News

Tennessee’s Traditional Sales Tax Holiday Starts Tomorrow

Tennessee’s Traditional Sales Tax Holiday Starts Tomorrow

Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024.    During this time clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free.  Certain restrictions apply.  Items sold online are also eligible.  Items must be…MORE

Appalachian Electric Cooperative Identifies Lineman Who Died on the Job

Appalachian Electric Cooperative Identifies Lineman Who Died on the Job

Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A lineman with Appalachian Electric Cooperative who died on the job Tuesday morning has been identified. AEC officials say crews were working in Grainger County around 9:20 a.m. when “an electrical contact occurred on the site.” The person involved, identified as Nathan Potter, was taken to the hospital but died. In a…MORE

Mayor Jacobs to Host His Sixth Annual SchoolMania
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Mayor Jacobs to Host His Sixth Annual SchoolMania

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, local leaders, members of his staff and volunteers are set to return for the sixth annual School Mania, event, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday (July 26) in the parking lot of the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. This also will be the biggest SchoolMania…MORE

The FAFSA Deadline is Approaching which is a Requirement for Students Seeking TN Promise or Hope Scholarships

The FAFSA Deadline is Approaching which is a Requirement for Students Seeking TN Promise or Hope Scholarships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) By Josh Jarnagin– For students seeking help completing this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, tnAchieves is providing more than 60 clinics throughout the state, including several in East Tennessee. Officials said these free and open-to-the-public FAFSA clinics are designed to give students and families an opportunity to complete the…MORE

Suspect Arrested in Connection to Multiple Robberies in Blount County

Suspect Arrested in Connection to Multiple Robberies in Blount County

A man is arrested and charged in connection with three armed robberies that happened within days of each other. The Blount County Sheriff’s office says Jeremy Smith is identified as a suspect by investigators with the Maryville Police Department following an armed robbery that happened at Casey’s on West Broadway on Saturday. BCSO says Smith…MORE

Appalachian Electric Cooperative Worker Dies on the Job, OSHA Investigating

Appalachian Electric Cooperative Worker Dies on the Job, OSHA Investigating

Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A multi-agency investigation is underway in Grainger County following the death Tuesday morning of a crew member with Appalachian Electric Cooperative. AEC representatives say crews were working in Grainger County around 9:20 a.m. when “an electrical contact occurred on the site.” The person involved was reportedly taken to Morristown-Hamblen Hospital but later…MORE

Dollywood Parks & Resorts Hiring for Fall and Christmas Seasons

Dollywood Parks & Resorts Hiring for Fall and Christmas Seasons

As Dollywood Parks & Resorts continues to earn top recognition within the theme park industry, the team is looking to add anyone ready to help guests make memories at the place named by Tripadvisor as the #1 theme park in the country. Full-time, part-time and seasonal positions are available across properties as teams work to…MORE