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TDOT Pothole Repairs Update
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews continue working around the clock repairing potholes along interstates and state routes caused by January’s record winter storm. The statewide effort is using all available resources, including contract crews, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. TDOT has laid more than double the amount of mix this…… MORE
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Millions of Dollars Worth of Renovations Planned for Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
The University of Tennessee is planning on pumping $85 million into upgrades for Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. The upgrades were originally announced when UT signed a naming deal with Food City, officially changing the name of their arena. At the time, UT announced new club amenities, changes to the Ray Mears Room and…… MORE
Bald River Falls Bridge Upgrades Expected to be Done by End of Year
Cleveland, TN (WOKI) We’re learning more now about the status of the Bald River Falls Bridge in Tellico Plains. It was announced last July that the bridge, which opened in 1933, would be closing for construction due to safety and the age of the bridge. Officials say progress is being made on installing a new…… MORE
Expanded Sevier County Program Aims to Save Lives
Sevier County, TN (WOKI / WVLT) More than just a water gauge, Sevier County’s Flood Warning System has expanded to further ensure the safety of the entire region. Housed in nine locations across the county, the Flood Warning System is made up of field sensors and a web-based software called Contrail. The system monitors streams,…… MORE
Medic Offering a Special Way to Celebrate Leap Day this Month
MEDIC Regional Blood Center to Celebrate Leap Day. MEDIC is encouraging everyone to use their extra day of the year to save lives and will reward donors with a one-time special edition tumbler for their donation on February 29th. Tumblers are first-come, first-served and while supplies last. To schedule your appointment please go to https://medicblood.org/…… MORE
Lights Out for Halls Cinema 7
A locally owned movie theater in Knox County is closing its doors immediately. Halls Cinema 7 made the announcement on social media saying they weren’t making enough money. The theater says as a member of the Halls community it is very personal and it hurts very much to say goodbye to something like this.… MORE
Presidential Preference/Knox County Primary: Statistics and Important Information at the Halfway Point of Early Voting
Knoxville – At the halfway mark (six days of twelve) of early voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference/Knox County Primary Election, a total of 8,288 early votes have been cast, with an additional 724 votes cast by absentee ballot and in nursing homes. REGISTERED VOTERS in KNOX COUNTY (as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024) – 299,140. NEW…… MORE
Memorial Ride for Fallen Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan
Blount County, TN (WOKI) A memorial motorcycle ride in honor of fallen Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg McCowan will be held this weekend. The ride is happening Sunday, February 25 and will depart from Pellissippi State Community College, the Blount County Campus, at 1:00 p.m. Participants are asked to arrive at 10:00 a.m. for…… MORE
Knox County Announces Plumb Creek Park Stream Restoration Project
Knox County is excited to announce the kickoff of the Plumb Creek Park Stream Enhancement Project, a strategic effort aimed at revitalizing the water quality and ecosystem of Plumb Creek, a tributary of Beaver Creek, supported by federal funding. Plumb Creek Park, located at 1517 Hickey Road, features a disc golf course, playground, shelter, walking…… MORE
