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Blount County man dies in single-vehicle crash, police say
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Friday, the City of Oak Ridge announced that a Blount County man died Thursday night in a single-vehicle crash in Oak Ridge. According to the police report, Oak Ridge Police Department officers responded to the 200 block of Lafayette Drive after receiving a call about an erratic driver around 8:51 p.m., and then a crash reported just minutes later at 8:53 p.m.
1 person taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after crash on Alcoa Highway, authorities say
ALCOA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation said a crash on Alcoa Highway backed up southbound traffic for miles on Friday. The crash was reported at around 3:55 p.m. Eastern Time, according to TDOT. It closed a lane of the road, and TDOT said traffic was backed up for miles to near Montlake Drive — just past the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Blount County man killed in Oak Ridge crash identified
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A Louisville man died Thursday night after a crash in Oak Ridge. The Oak Ridge Police Department said officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on the 200 block of Lafayette Drive after receiving calls about an erratic driver around 8:50 p.m. Thursday. 34-year-old William Alldis...
City of Gatlinburg, TWRA urging people and businesses to refrain from using real produce as fall decorations this season
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Based on a recommendation from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the city of Gatlinburg is recommending people and businesses refrain from using real produce as fall decorations. Examples include pumpkins, gourds, squash and removing real corn from stalks. This is part of an ongoing effort to...
Construction on downtown hotel to begin, downtown parking lot will close
After years of planning, construction on Maryville’s new downtown hotel is finally growing near. According to a release from city staff, the project should last 18-24 months and will disrupt downtown parking options until its completion. Contractors will begin staging equipment and addressing underground utilities at the site starting the week of July 29. The city encouraged drivers to use the Harper Street garage as a “convenient parking option” since the new hotel — a 98-key Holiday Inn establishment — will occupy the Sam Houston...
Cherokee County Man Charged with Murder
Cherokee County -- July 25, 2024: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office: Cherokee County Communications Center. received a 911 call in reference to a vehicle in the roadway off of Walker Road in Murphy, North Carolina. Upon arrival, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies began to search for the owner of the vehicle, Melissa Marcum. After a search of the area, deputies located Melissa Marcum deceased nearby.
Over 450 animal-resistant dumpsters placed in Gatlinburg
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The City of Gatlinburg's animal-resistant dumpster project is nearing completion after launching eight months ago. The $3 million initiative aims to enhance sanitation and public safety by deterring animals from attacking waste. This project is part of Gatlinburg's ongoing efforts to limit human-bear encounters, an issue the city has dealt with for many years.
North Carolina Woman Faces Drug Charges After Wrecking Her Vehicle
(Cleveland)- Cleveland Police reports that a Hayesville, North Carolina woman was arrested Thursday morning on three felony drug charges after she wrecked her vehicle in the city of Cleveland. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker said his department received a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) for a PT cruiser that was...
Maryville’s Broadway Center for the Arts prepares to dive in deep with ‘Little Mermaid'
Broadway Center for the Arts is an arts center and school based in Maryville, one that makes it their mission to encourage young people to pursue their talents and abilities in todays’ theatrical realms. BCA’s website defines the company’s goal is to “inspire creativity, grow confidence, and foster an appreciation for the arts in an inclusive environment.” The center is now in the process of preparing their biggest and most elaborate production yet, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” being staged at the Clayton Center for the...
Police search for tips after Blount County man killed in Oak Ridge crash
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Louisville man died in a single-vehicle crash in Oak Ridge Thursday night according to the Oak Ridge Police Department. In a release shared on Friday, police said officers responded to the 200 block of Lafayette Drive at 8:55 p.m. after receiving a report about an erratic driver at 8:51 […]
Work starts next week on downtown Maryville hotel
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Construction starts next week on a 100-room hotel planned for downtown Maryville. The city of Maryville said in a release that developers submitted a grading permit application for the site and work starts the week of July 29. People can expect the workers to begin staging...
COMMENTARY: Talking Trees Trout Derby is family fun
CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Oconaluftee River erupts into a cavalcade of sparkles as the early morning sunlight hits the water, and the sounds of laughter can be heard coming from the water and banks. Each year, over a thousand children and their families flock to the Oconaluftee Island Park on the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee, N.C.) to take part in the annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby.
‘Absolutely untrue’ | Gatlinburg police deny rumor of officer shooting bear
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Gatlinburg Police Department denied claims that an officer shot at a bear Thursday night. Officers were called to Reagan Drive for a reported bear sighting. A video on social media claimed that when officers arrived, they shot and killed the bear. The department...
Dumpster program ahead of schedule as Gatlinburg works to reduce human-bear encounters
The City of Gatlinburg is ahead of schedule with its animal-resistant dumpster project. The project, which required a $3 million investment by the City Commission last year, was launched in November 2023 and originally set to be complete by December 2024.
Gatlinburg Officials Urge Against Real Produce in Fall Decor to Prevent Bear Encounters
Gatlinburg officials are urging locals and tourists to rethink one of their autumn traditions. In a statement cited by WVLT, the City of Gatlinburg and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency have recommended that people avoid using real produce in their fall decorations due to an increase in bear encounters. While...
Gatlinburg’s $3M animal-resistant dumpster project nearing completion
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Friday, the City of Gatlinburg announced that the approximately $3 million animal-resistant dumpster project is almost complete. According to city representatives, the project aims to enhance sanitation, public safety, and ultimately reduce human-bear encounters. The city also said that the project is ahead of schedule. Originally, after launching in Nov. 2023, a full rollout of the program was anticipated by Dec. 2024 based on a monthly production schedule of 40 containers per month. The city has beat-out that projection, installing 454 dumpsters as of July 25, which breaks down to just under 51 containers per month.
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