Over 3,500 Have Voted Early So Far
One half week is done regarding early voting and they have been very busy during these opening days at the early voting site in the Western Plaza Shopping Center. After 382 voters came through...
Stokely Memorial Library Reopening In Temporary Home
The Stokely Memorial Library is making a return. The library was damaged during the recent flood and had to close. Through hard work and the help of others, including two people from Texas who...
Wednesday Afternoon Accident Sends Man To Hospital
A man injured in an accident on West Broadway in Newport Wednesday afternoon if being charged in that accident. According to witnesses, 66 year old Phillip Lennon of Newport was pulling out of the...
Mountains Way Launches Assistance For Flood Victims
The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Mountain Ways, recently received a $2 million donation from Dolly Parton and Dolly Parton prepoerties. Mountain Ways has now launched its assistance initiatives to support Hurricane Helene flood survivors. Individuals...
Tractor Trailer Gets Stuck Attempting Roaring Fork Motor Trail
With I-40 closed going into North Carolina, commercial vehicles are being re-routed up I-81 into Virginia to Interstate 77. Some truck drivers are still trying to use Newfound Gap Road theough the Great Smoky...
Early Voting Begins With Record Turnout
A record number of voters turned out for the first day of early voting on Wednesday. In fact, Cocke County set a record for early voting as 1,161 registered voters cast their ballot during...
Pigeon Forge To Buy Bear Proof Trash Dumpsters
Earlier this year, the City of Gatlinburg announced they were placing bear proof dumpsters across the city to help reduce human and bear encounters, by helping secure trash within the city limits. Earlier this...
Mountains Turn White For October
The mountains did see their first snowfall Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The staff at the Lectone Lodge on Mount LeConte reported 4″ of snow was on the ground Wednesday morning. What is really...
Running Red Light Lands Man In Jail
A run through a red light caused a man to find himself in jail. 53 year old Blaine Williams was pulled over late Tuesday night by Newport police on Rhea Street. Williams was found...
FEMA- Serious Needs Assistance
FEMA has announced that some individuals affected by the flooding from Helene may be eligible for what they call Serious Needs Assistance. So what is Serious Needs Assistance? FEMA says this is money awarded...