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Woman's search for Starbucks diverted by trip to jail
She reportedly said she was searching for Starbucks, however, a search of her vehicle sent her to the Cocke County Jail Annex. According to an incident report filed by Newport Police Department Officer Chris Silver reports that around 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, officers were dispatched to the area of Cosby Highway regarding a possible drunk driver. Responding officers spotted the vehicle traveling north, then make a U-turn and...
Weathering the storm
Cocke County found itself in the crosshairs of a significant springtime storm that brought severe thunderstorm and flood warnings Wednesday and Thursday. Most of the area escaped without major damage. The storm packed wind gusts of up to 60 mph locally with the potential for damaging hail. The sudden, intense downpour saw streets deluged with water and necessitated a water rescue early Thursday morning. It was part of a larger...
Man, dog rescued from Pigeon River in Cocke County
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A man and his pet were rescued by the Cocke County Swift Water Rescue Team from the Little Pigeon River Thursday morning. The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency shared that crews were on the scene less than seven minutes from the time they got the call to rescue the man […]
Sevier County Woman turns 100 on Mother's Day
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Mother's Day comes once a year and so does your birthday. And while one Sevier County woman said this isn't the first time she's celebrated both on the same day, it is a milestone birthday for her. Mildred Imogene Baker celebrated her birthday on May 12...
Lady Red find ‘bittersweet’ ending in region semifinal loss to Gibbs
CORRYTON — In Danny Hartsell’s first season as the Cocke County softball coach, the Lady Red stumbled to a seven-win 2021 season. Fast forward three years, and Hartsell stood on the Gibbs softball field Monday looking back at a memorable 2024 campaign — one that has included much more success at a 24-10 record, but a “bittersweet” ending, as Hartsell said. After racking up wins in the regular season, the...
Police, sheriff’s offices honor fallen officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week is May 12 through 18, and several law enforcement agencies are honoring officers on Wednesday as part of Peace Officers Memorial Day. It’s a way for officers to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. In...
Wife files wrongful death lawsuit after 2023 fatal New Center shootout
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the wife of a man who was shot during an officer-involved shooting in Sevier County on May 12, 2023. David Wright was shot by one of the officers who arrived at his home to make contact with Daryl Lynn Higdon, 66, of Sevierville, […]
Cocke County officials warn of flooding after Duke Energy opens flood gates
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Cocke County Emergency Management Agency warned residents about the possibility of flooding. Duke Energy opened the flood gates to release some pressure off the Walters Dam in Haywood County, North Carolina. EMA officials said the rush off water should be in Downtown...
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