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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 […]
Rare geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to East Tennessee skies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - For the first time since, 2005, NOAA has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch over the northern half of the U.S. The storm could even bring aurora borealis, or northern lights, to East Tennessee skies. G4 storms are the second-strongest type of geomagnetic storm. According...
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...
Motorist alerts police to 'nodding off' driver near Cosby school
A motorist alerted law enforcement about what appeared to be a reckless driver, potentially saving other motorists from a dangerous situation. The alleged reckless driver was arrested. According to the report filed by Cocke County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jacob Damron on Thursday, May 2 shortly after 3 p.m., dispatch had received the call of a Nissan Altima being driven by a female, nearly hitting other motorists on Cosby Highway while passing Cosby School. Damron reports at the intersection of Middle Creek Road and Cosby Highway,...
2 arrested in alleged assault, 1 reportedly threatened to 'shoot everyone'
Newport Police Department (NPD) officer Chris Silver reports he was dispatched Sunday, May 5 at 8:40 p.m. to 653 4th Street regarding a fight between several people. Upon his arrival he was met by off-duty Cocke County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Detective Cupp. Cupp told Silver he was detaining a man who had assaulted another man and was refusing to identify himself. Cupp further advised another male had also assaulted the same man and he too was refusing to identify himself. Silver then placed that man...
Intuit and REI champion climate action through Clearloop with new White Pine Solar Farm
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2024-- Clearloop, a Silicon Ranch company and leading provider of carbon solutions that accelerate decarbonization of the electric grid and expand renewable energy access in American communities that can benefit the most, announced today that Intuit Inc., the global financial technology platform, and national specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op, flipped the switch on the new 2.8 MW DC White Pine Solar Farm in White Pine, Tennessee today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240510889636/en/ Representatives from Clearloop, REI, and Intuit celebrate the completion of the White Pine Solar Project in White Pine, TN. (Photo: Business Wire)
Rhythm on the River returns for 10th year
Newport — The Cocke County Partnership’s Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the “Rhythm on the River,” summer concert series along the scenic Riverwalk in Newport. Celebrating its 10th year, Rhythm on the River is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an impressive lineup of musical performances, food and fun for the community. “Over the last 10 years, we’ve witnessed an incredible outpouring of support and enthusiasm from our community...
'We get a chance to start over' | Cocke County program helps inmates break addiction in jail
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — A program in Cocke County is helping women break addiction while in jail. It centers on early intervention and lowering the chances for an inmate to return. The Tennessee Women's Second Chance Program works one-on-one with women inmates who are serving time at the Cocke...
Greeneville Throttles Grainger For 14th Straight District Title
When you've been doing something for 14 years, it might start to get old. But that's not the case for the Greeneville Greene Devils soccer team, which won its 14th straight District 2-2A tournament championship with a 9-0 win over Grainger on Thursday at Burley Stadium in Greeneville. "It doesn't get old, but each one definitely has their own identity," said Greeneville coach Jerry Graham. "We just strive to hit that district championship first, that's one of the first goals we hit, and then we...
2 injured in 3-vehicle East Broadway accident
NEWPORT — Two people reported injuries following a three-vehicle traffic accident on East Broadway at 1:30 Monday afternoon, causing a significant backup in the downtown area. According to a report from the Newport Police Department, the accident occurred when a 2023 Freightliner semi failed to stop. The semi, owned by Feldspar Trucking, was operated by Eric Ray Burlan, 32, of Hendersonville, North Carolina. It struck the rear of a 2017 Ford F-150 owned by Charter Communications, operated by Robert Marshall Walker, 39, of Jefferson City....
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