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See 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists from East Tennessee
Students now have the opportunity to compete for the 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million in total.
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Mayor Betsy Henderson seeks to change law to allow pay cuts for leaders
The mayor originally asked the Knox County Commission to exempt itself from 6% raises approved in June. That's against the county charter.
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Knox County Schools lays out new vision for special ed: 'This is a commitment'
District leaders want to see students improving faster and hear more from the community to make its services better.
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Former Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler dies after long battle with cancer
A product of rural East Knox County, Tom Spangler climbed the ranks to become chief deputy and then was twice elected sheriff.
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How 9/11 forever changed flying from McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville | Exclusive
Tom Aiken was directing security at McGhee Tyson when the first plane crashed on 9/11. Ordering airport vehicles to block the terminal was his first move.
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Neyland Stadium to have special lighting tribute honoring 25th anniversary of 9/11
Tennessee athletics will honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a special lighting tribute at Neyland Stadium.
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How a surprising source punked social media with fake 'Kirkaversary' event
An alt-right social media account tried to ignite a controversy at the University of Tennessee. But who actually made a controversial poster?
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'Bussin' With The Boys' coming to Knoxville for live show before Tennessee vs Texas
The hosts of the popular football podcast Bussin' With The Boys are coming to Knoxville for a show before Tennessee football plays Texas on Sept. 26.
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Sevier Avenue ready to add groceries, concerts and new energy this fall
Sevier Avenue is constantly changing. Adding the Old Sevier Market grocery store and 808 music venue will continue that South Knoxville trend.
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Fox should renew his proposed ban on Islamic call to prayer | Letter
A writer expresses support for Knox County Commissioner Andy Fox’s earlier proposal to ban public Islamic call to prayer.
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How a kid who hated sports ended up covering playoff baseball in Knoxville | Opinion
For years, Trevor McGee wanted sports off the TV. Now, he's spending his days at Covenant Health Park and preparing to cover playoff baseball.
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Two Knoxville Charley's restaurants have closed. What about the rest?
The restaurant chain has one remaining Knoxville location, as well as one in Alcoa.
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