Category Archives: WIVK News

Dollywood Parks and Resorts to Hold Hiring Events for 2023 Season

Dollywood Parks and Resorts to Hold Hiring Events for 2023 Season

Dollywood Parks & Resorts is gearing up for an exciting 2023 season, one which includes the opening of a new roller coaster—Big Bear Mountain—as well as a new resort, by hosting a number of hiring events over the coming weeks. Exciting perks—including 100% free tuition, competitive wages, free lunch, and more—add to the reasons why…MORE

A Traffic Stop in Union County Results in the Arrest of Three on Various Charges

A Traffic Stop in Union County Results in the Arrest of Three on Various Charges

A traffic stop in Union County results in the arrest of three people on various charges including drugs, driving on a revoked license and criminal impersonation. The drug unit with the Union County Sheriff’s Office made the traffic stop on Main Street yesterday (Wednesday) in Maynardville. While searching the car, officers found substancs believed to…MORE

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an East Knoxville House Fire

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an East Knoxville House Fire

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville house fire. Crews called to Chipman Street early yesterday evening and discovered fire in the attic of the home. The home was unoccupied and in the process of having minor renovations done. The home suffered minor fire damage and moderate smoke and water damage. No injuries…MORE

Flight Departures Resume in the U.S. after the FAA Grounded Flights at U.S. Airports Due to NOTAM System Outage

Flight Departures Resume in the U.S. after the FAA Grounded Flights at U.S. Airports Due to NOTAM System Outage

Updated story: The White House announced Wednesday that President Biden has been briefed on the massive FAA outage, though asserting that there’s no evidence it was caused by any cyberattack.  “The President has been briefed by the Secretary of Transportation this morning on the FAA system outage,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tweeted before 7:40 a.m. ET. “There…MORE