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Blount Co. woman laid to rest around 6 years after she was killed, authorities still investigating case
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — It's taken around six years, but a Blount County family was finally able to lay a young woman to rest after she was reported missing in September 2018. In March 2020 — around a year and a half after the missing person's report — the...
Softball Recap: Robbinsville has no trouble against Tellico Plains
Robbinsville can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Tellico Plains Bears with a sharp 10-1 win. Naomi Taylor tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. At the plate, Robbinsville got...
As home prices continue rising, some Blount County residents hoping to find affordable housing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Melissa Radford has lived in Blount County her entire life and said she has always loved it. Now, she can’t afford to stay. “Growing up, I thought $500 a month was bad,” said Radford. “Now, you're looking at anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500 a month.”
Blount County Sheriff’s Office asking for help finding missing woman
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing woman. Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said 56-year-old Barbara Ann Clarke, of Walland, was reported missing on Saturday, March 23 after her family and neighbors had not seen or spoken to her since early that morning.
Softball Game Recap: Robbinsville Black Knights vs. Enka Jets
It was a good run, but Robbinsville unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Monday. They fell 8-4 to the Enka Jets. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Robbinsville has scored all season. Zoie Shuler and Anna Williams stepped up to...
Great Smoky Mountains NP roads, campground remain closed, others open after 85 mph winds
Some roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have opened while many remain closed March 27 after a recent high wind event caused trees to fall over roads and trails. Wind gusts peaking at 85 mph in the national park early in the morning March 26 resulted in the closure of...
BJ's Wholesale announces first East Tennessee store
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — A new-to-market wholesale retailer is coming to Blount County. BJ's Wholesale announced its plans to expand into East Tennessee this week and will occupy the former JC Penney space at Foothills Mall in Maryville. The Blount Partnership told 10News in February that this retailer was developing a store in the area.
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino expands hotel, adds game tables, 300 slot machines
MURPHY, N.C. (WLOS) — The latest expansion at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel has reached new heights, with construction forging ahead on schedule. The 12-story hotel addition has reached the 10th level, with sheer walls and columns prepped up to the 11th level. Interior framing is underway on levels one through six. The hotel is on track to be completed in late 2024.
WNC high school softball power rankings Week 5: Robbinsville is No. 1
The Western North Carolina softball season has almost reached its halfway point. Enka, Franklin, Robbinsville, and West Henderson are some of the top teams in WNC. They are a combined 25-2. With the start of Week 5, here are the WNC high school softball power rankings. ...
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