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Loudoun County warehouse fire caused by lit cigarette: officials
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. - A lit cigarette is to blame for a warehouse going up in flames in Northern Virginia, causing millions of dollars in damages. Thick black smoke was seen from miles away in Loudon County on Monday afternoon when the fire was sparked around 3 p.m. Prospect Waterproofing...
Eco-friendly packaging company to invest $300 million and add 230 jobs to Vonore
VONORE, Tenn. — A one-of-a-kind company that creates eco-friendly packaging is investing $350 million and creating 230 jobs in Vonore, according to a press release. Genera creates compostable packaging using two types of grass. It's headquartered in the town of 1,700 people in Monroe County. "We're very highly automated...
Woman found “not competent to stand trial” in Irving Park Christmas Village damage case
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The case against the woman accused of damaging the Irvine Park Christmas Village has been suspended. Today (4/23/24) in Chippewa County Court, 32-year-old Ebony Hudson of Loudon, Tennessee, was found not competent to stand trial. In December, authorities received a report of a van...
13-year cicadas expected to swarm some parts of East Tennessee this summer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon, a brood of cicadas will emerge from the ground and make some parts of East Tennessee pretty noisy to be in. They're expected to mostly emerge in the southern parts of the region, in counties like Monroe County, McMinn County and Loudon County. They are...
Remembering the Ramseys: Greenback marks legacy of love, kindness
Only three weeks ago, the town of Greenback tragically lost two influential pillars of the community when they were murdered at their home. James “Chipper” Ramsey, 78, and Betty Ramsey, 75, have been described as two bright lights in a darkened world; and even in their passing, the couple’s influence and light still shines on those who loved them. Chipper and Betty were high school sweethearts at Greenback School and...
Part of Ocoee Whitewater Center reopening after 2022 fire, comments help create plans for rebuilding
Two years after fire destroyed the Ocoee Whitewater Center in Cherokee National Forest, the United States Forest Service is sharing an update on the center's future as more areas within the site begin to reopen.
Man lost in Greenback located by county's new drone
Before a 73-year-old man went searching for his dogs in the woods of Greenback on a rainy day recently, he told his family he planned to be back by 3 p.m. Two hours after that — and with temperatures in the 40s and still no sight of him — the missing man’s family called 911. Matt Acuff was on duty with Priority Ambulance at that time when he received a...
ACLU challenges Tennessee ban on trans people changing gender on driver's licenses
A rule governing what sex is listed on a person's driver's license is being challenged by the ACLU of Tennessee, which says the policy discriminates against transgender people. The civil rights organization sued the state department that issues driver's licenses on behalf of a Monroe County woman Tuesday, asking the...
Bentley named unit director for Rhea Boys and Girls Club
RHEA COUNTY — The Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region recently announced the appointment of Nicki Bentley as the Unit Director for Rhea County. With a background in business management, accounting and project management, club officials said Bentley brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Her dedication to community service and leadership skills were evident during her involvement with the newly created Rhea County Boys and Girls Club board, officials said, where she played a pivotal role in the successful launch...
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