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Kim Frazier Announces Candidacy for Knox County Mayor
At-Large Commissioner pledges to lead with strong values, responsible growth, and community minded leadership KNOX COUNTY, TN (WOKI) - Kim Frazier, current Knox County At-Large Commissioner and longtime community advocate, has officially announced her candidacy for Knox County Mayor in the Republican Primary to be he...
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An Icon of Downtown Knoxville's Skyline is Going up for Sale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - The Truist building, one of Knoxville's tallest downtown towers has hit the market. The announcement came today (Tuesday) from SVN | Wood Properties, who was hired to list the building. Located at 900 S. Gay St., the 23-story glass building has been bundled with its adjacent ...
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Knox County Schools helping students become nurses amid nursing shortage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Schools is stepping up to help as a nursing shortage continues to impact the U.S., including here in Tennessee. The school district offers a nursing program for students to try in high school. One of those students is Kayla Sosebee, a senior. "I'm super excited. I feel so prep...
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TWRA Concerned Bear is Seemingly Comfortable with People at Gatlinburg Parade
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - A bear making an appearance at the Gatlinburg Christmas parade Friday night has gone viral, bringing with it questions about bears in Gatlinburg. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the bear caught on camera Friday night has probably started to get used to humans an...
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Former Cocke County Coach Charged with Statutory Rape
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - A former Cocke County High School Assistant Football and Wrestling Coach has been charged with statutory rape. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested and charged Francisco Garcia with six counts yesterday (Monday). CCSO says the case involved a 16-year-old victim but di...
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