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Knox County Juvenile Center Has Not Been Approved by Department of Children's Services
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) The interim board of directors for the Knox County Juvenile Detention Center met for the second time Wednesday, focusing on some of the center’s partners. One of those partners — the Department of Children’s Services — revealed at the meeting th...
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Lady Vols' Ruby Whitehorn Suspended Indefinitely after Being Charged with Domestic Assault, Burglary
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 8/21: Ruby Whitehorn, a Lady Vols basketball player who is facing domestic assault and burglary charges, has been suspended from the team indefinitely. That news, confirmed Thursday, August 21 by women’s basketball associate director, Eric Trainer. According to charging documents, offi...
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Knox County Schools Will be Open All Day on Election Day
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Election Day for the 2025 City of Knoxville Primary Election is Tuesday, August 26, 2025. To prepare for voting, the Knox County Election Commission is sharing the following news and tips: For more information, visit www.knoxvotes.org or call 865-215-2480.
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Knoxville Apartment Complexes Offering Affordable Rental Units
KNOXVILLE, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) – Two apartment complexes in Knoxville are preparing to offer up more than: The Overlook at Beaumont and First Creek at Austin. First Creek at Austin First Creek at Austin is a development run in conjunction with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation. As part o...
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Blount County Sheriff's Office Clears Friendsville Elementary Principal of Wrongdoing Following Investigation
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has cleared an elementary principal of any wrongdoing following an investigation into his alleged actions at the school. According to Blount County Schools Director Justin Ridge, on Aug. 15, BCSO opened an investigation into Stan Painter, the principal at Friendsville Elementary...
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