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Two Clinton High School teachers fired after grade manipulation investigation
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Two Anderson County teachers have been fired following an investigation into grade manipulation. Rachel Jones and Clay Turpin were fired following a unanimous vote by the Anderson County Schools Board of Education on Monday, May 13. They were fired for unprofessional conduct insubordination and neglect of duty according to the […]
East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Brace for Showers, Thunderstorms and Potential Severe Weather
The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts a wet and potentially stormy week ahead for parts of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. According to the latest update, showers and thunderstorms are highly likely today, with a 90% chance of precipitation and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. The showers could bring between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of new rainfall, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Four-day-old baby dies following dog attack in Greene County, authorities say
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A four-day-old baby has died following a dog attack in Greene County, according to authorities. Investigators said the infant was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville following the incident, which happened on Monday morning. News 5 has learned that the...
If it rains, what happens to Clinton High's graduation?
Clinton High School's graduation is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the football field - but what if it rains?. The decision to postpone the graduation will be made by 5 p.m. Friday, according to Ryan Sutton, Anderson County Schools' communications/PR coordinator. Social media will be the quickest source for information, he said. Anderson County Schools has various social media pages, including Facebook. The postponement would also be announced online at oakridger.com, The Oak Ridger's website.
Learn how to zipper merge, or else I-75 construction traffic is going to be painful for weeks
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Road crews will be doing bridge repairs along a stretch of Interstate 75 between Norris and Rocky Top for the next few weeks. The interstate will be down to one lane in both directions through at least May 23. For most of Monday, traffic was...
Cooler today with on and off rain and storms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Another round of on and off rain and storms returns today, then we’ll get a break before another system brings rain and storms to our area again Friday into part of your weekend. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or...
Human remains found behind house in West Knoxville identified 20 months later
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Another cold case has been solved with the help of advanced genetic testing, according to the office of Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. The Knoxville Police Department found human remains in a wooded area behind a house on Knott Avenue in September 2022. An autopsy...
Thursday is the pick of the week before more rain and storms arrive Friday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Get outside and enjoy Thursday! We are getting a break from the rain and storms before more arrive by the end of the week and into the weekend. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can choose to receive messages from us on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Hawkins County boy found safe after TBI issues Endangered Child Alert
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had issued an Endangered Child Alert for a seven-year-old boy from Hawkins County on Tuesday. TBI said the alert was issued on behalf of the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office for Roger Daniel Sizemore after he was last seen in Bulls Gap.
Farragut Pointe apartments, an affordable housing community, opens after Wednesday ribbon-cutting ceremony
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County leaders along with Tennessee Housing Agency's eastern division leader joined Hopeful Housing on Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Farragut Pointe apartment homes. This ribbon cutting was held at 3 p.m. and unveiled the new three-story, 124-unit, $30 million apartment complex on Loop Road...
The Anderson County High prom: Celebrate!
Anderson County High School's 2024 Prom was at The Foundry on the World's Fair Site in Knoxville on April 27. See some celebratory scenes here and later this week in the print edition, as well as the 78 photos in a gallery at oakridger.com. The website is also the place for photo galleries of the Oak Ridge, Oliver Springs and Clinton high schools' proms. Coming up: Graduation photos!
See more photos from the Anderson County High School 2024 graduation
Congratulations, Mavericks! Anderson County High School's Class of 2024 graduated Friday, May 10, at the school's football field. Here are some fun photos from the graduation and celebrating after the diplomas were handed out. A 55-photo gallery can be found at oakridger.com.
See photos from Anderson County High School's graduation May 10
The Anderson County High School Class of 2024 kicked off the area's graduation season last Friday, May 10, with a ceremony on the school's football field. Find more photos from the Mavericks' graduation on oakridger.com, and in this Friday's print newspaper. Graduation was Tuesday night at Oliver Springs Academy - see photos soon. At 7 p.m. Friday, Oak Ridge High and Clinton High seniors graduate on their schools' football fields.
Oliver Springs Academy seniors are now grads!
Members of the first graduating class at Oliver Springs Academy, formerly Oliver Springs High School, received their diplomas on Tuesday, May 14, at the school's gym. See more photos from graduation inside Friday's newspaper. A 53-photo gallery can be found at oakridger.com, as well as a gallery from Anderson County High School's graduation. Meanwhile, both Oak Ridge High and Clinton High seniors and their families are waiting to see whether they'll get to graduate Friday night - or sometime this weekend - as rain is in the forecast for the outdoor ceremonies. ...
Will Oak Ridge High graduation be held Friday night, here's how to find out
Oak Ridge Schools has updated its contingency plan and communication process for deciding on whether to hold Oak Ridge High School's graduation Friday night in light of possible rain. Oak Ridge High School graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, with gates opening at 6 p.m. at Blankenship...
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