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Sheriff identifies man killed after tree falls on car in Tazewell
TAZEWELL, Tenn. (WATE) – At least one person has died after severe weather impacted parts of East Tennessee, with one fatality confirmed in Claiborne County. David Breeding with the Claiborne County EMA confirmed Wednesday afternoon that they had a fatality reported after a tree fell on a car at Lone Mountain Road and Jennings Road […]
Taylor receives Survivor’s Advocate Award
8th Judicial District Domestic Violence Prosecutor Janette Taylor was recognized on May 1 for her role in helping victims in domestic violence prosecutions by being awarded the Survivor’s Advocate Award at the annual Tennessee Family Justice Conference. This award is presented to an individual who is dedicated to improving the survivor experience in their community […] The post Taylor receives Survivor’s Advocate Award appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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....
Softball Recap: Claiborne comes up short despite Allie Jones' strong performance
If Claiborne was feeling good off their 12-2 takedown of Cherokee last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Claiborne Bulldogs took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grainger Grizzlies on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for Claiborne in their matchups with Grainger: they've now lost four in a row.
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...
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