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- EPA says Emory River to be closed longer than hoped
The Environmental Protection Agency says the Emory River near the site of the massive December 2008 coal ash spill will be closed until May 15, 2010.
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- Husband arrested after woman murdered on honeymoon
Athens Police arrested a Rockwood man wanted for allegedly killing his wife while the couple was on their honeymoon in Pigeon Forge, according to Athens Police Chief Jack Baldwin.
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- POLICE: E. Tenn. man hid dope in dreadlocks
Kingsport Police arrested a man after allegedly finding drugs hidden in his hair, according to the Kingsport Times News.
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- CDC: Oak Ridge native missing in Haiti is dead
An Oak Ridge native working for the Centers for Disease Control in Haiti when a massive earthquake struck the region is dead, according to the CDC.
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- Giving the sweetest gift on Valentine's Day
Chocolate gifts are a very sweet way to say 'I love you' on Valentine's Day. In fact, more than 36-million heart shaped boxes of chocolate are sold for this holiday. So have you bought your candy filled box for your sweetheart yet? Volunteer TV's Rebecca Solomon finds out there are some healthy and budget friendly ways that will have your significant other wanting more
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- Officials warn cuts would hurt forest protection
Officials say axing forester jobs due to budget constraints would seriously hamper Tennessee's ability to protect the forests that cover half the state.
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- Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally
Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems -- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.
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- Authorities investigate suspicious death in N. Knox County
Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a man in North Knox County. - UPDATE: Arrest made in S. Knox County murder
Deputies have arrested the live-in girlfriend of a Knox County man found murdered over the weekend.
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- Knoxville family remembers murder victim one year later
Questions have tormented a Knoxville murder victim's family for a year now. Gina Thacker was found shot in her car at Valley Oaks Apartments in Knoxville last February, police records show.
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- Clinton High teacher suspended during investigation
A Clinton High School teacher is suspended without pay today after as a police investigation continues into allegations of improper conduct with a student.
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- Nationwide Tour breaks out '82 World's Fair playbook to save Knoxville stop
The Knoxville Open’s future may be in jeopardy after losing its title sponsor.
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- Knoxville among nation's Top 20 most romantic cities
A popular online shopping website has an East Tennessee town as one of the most romantic places in the nation.
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- Will Peyton's pick tarnish his mystique?
With his history of clutch performances and last minute wins, Peyton Manning was already being mentioned among the game's greatest. Perhaps 'the' greatest. Today, feelings are mixed on what the loss does to his legacy.
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- WVLT heads to space on Endeavour
The Monday morning launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour featured an East Tennessee connection involving WVLT Volunteer TV.
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- Man dies following West Knoxville two vehicle crash
A man died from his injuries following a Sunday evening car accident in West Knoxville.
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- Body found along flooded section of Whitley County road
Authorities believe a flooded road may have contributed to an overnight fatal accident in Whitley County.
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- DOE demolishes former Y-12 lab
A “Secret City” landmark experienced a crushing blow Monday morning with the help of federal stimulus funds.
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- Tenn. officials address child sexual abuse report
Tennessee officials are ensuring lawmakers that they're serious about the welfare of youth in their custody following a national report that ranks one of their facilities among the top in the nation for sexual abuse.
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- Knox County says 77-year-old's death 'suspicious'
The Knox County Sheriff's Department says the death of 77-year-old man found over the weekend is suspicious. Deputies are awaiting autopsy results to know just what happened to Roe Tolliver.
- Geologist: weather, terrain cause slides
Over the past few months, the region has dealt with several rock slides, rock falls, and mud slides, with the weather and terrain of East Tennessee playing major parts.
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- Third wave of H1N1 could hit within the month
With a decrease in the number of H1N1 cases being reported, you may think the flu epidemic is over. But local health leaders say that's not the case. We talked with the Knox County Medical Director who says if you haven't been vaccinated, you should, because we could be on the verge of the virus starting up again.
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- Dow closes below 10,000 for first time in 3 months
Concern about mounting debt in Europe has pushed the Dow Jones industrials below 10,000.
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- Rep. John Murtha dead at 77
A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77.
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- Valentine's Day flowers on a budget
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching- Gentlemen, listen up- Florists say now is a great time to put in your flower orders. We all know roses can get expensive around this holiday, so Volunteer TV's Rebecca Solomon caught up with a local Florist to find out some flower deals for you and your sweetheart.
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- Economists say 2 more years for state to recover
University of Tennessee economists say it likely will take another two years for the state's economy to recover fully from the recession.
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- Student shot at Tenn. Methodist college
Police in Pulaski say a student was wounded when a gunman started firing inside an apartment building on a college campus.
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- Mud slide blocks part of Hwy. 85 in Fentress Co.
Fentress County authorities are working to clean up an overnight mud slide.
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- Smokies charity group to give $1M to park programs
The Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park will give more than $1 million to the park for programs this year.
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- Truckers vote I-40 in Tenn. best road in US
Over-the-road truckers have voted Interstate 40 in Tennessee the best stretch of highway in the country.
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- UT officials: Top 25 research goal is possible
UT Knoxville officials say the school can meet Gov. Phil Bredesen's challenge to become a top 25 public research university in the next decade.
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- Super Bowl loyalties are tough
In Vol Country, a mixed marriage means your husband or wife cheers for somebody other than Tennessee. So imagine how tough the Super Bowl is, for Tennesseans with ties to the Big Easy? - Sentencing set in federal child porn-meth case
A Georgia man who pleaded guilty to charges that he delivered methamphetamine and a disc containing child pornography to undercover agents in Tennessee goes before a federal judge to be sentenced Monday.
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- Super Saints!
New Orleans stuns Indianapolis 31-17 to win Super Bowl XLIV.
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- Pizza shops prepped for big Super Sunday
Superbowl Sunday is bringing in the dough.
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- Major explosion at Conn. power plant
Energy Investors Funds says it is fully cooperating with authorities investigating the fatal explosion of the Kleen Energy Plant in Middletown.
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- Victims identified in deadly I-75 wreck
Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the two victims from the crash on Jellico Mountain Saturday night.
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- Morristown man arrested in meth bust
Morristown police have busted what they call a large scale meth lab.
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- Chism scores 30 as the Vols crush South Carolina 79-53
Tennessee has now won six straight over the Gamecocks.
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- Snow storm bears down on US capital
Federal agencies will be closed Monday in Washington as the region continues to dig out from a weekend storm that dumped more than two feet of snow in the nation's capital.
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- RAM comes back to Knoxville
In the early morning hours on Sunday, hundreds will be lining up for free medical and dental care here in Knoxville.
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- TWRA officer pulls Knoxville woman from lake, too late
An elderly woman died after being pulled out of Melton Hill Lake Saturday morning.
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- Elderly man found dead, shot at Mitchell Street home
Officers found 78-year-old James Hundley at a home he owned on Mitchell Street about 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
- KPD cites 7 for allegedly selling alcohol to underage customers
Knoxville Police cited several businesses Friday for allegedly selling alcohol to underage customers.
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- Brian Williams reinstated to team
Tennessee center has been serving an indefinite suspension following a traffic stop on January 1st.
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- More than 3,000 Tennessee Guardsmen leaving for Iraq
Hundreds of families, friends and well-wishers turned out Friday for departure ceremonies at Camp Shelby, Miss., for over 3,000 soldiers of the National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
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- Clinton High teacher suspected of improper conduct
A Clinton High School social studies teacher is under investigation amid allegations of improper conduct.
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- E. Tenn. man, father killed in snowy Va. interstate accident
Virginia State Police say a father and son have died after being hit by a tractor-trailer while trying to help driver who wrecked in snow on Interstate 81.
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- Skunks, raccoons looking for a home in your house
If you're tired of dealing with the cold and snow, here's another reason to wish for spring: four-legged pests.
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- High-Def TVs in high demand
Super Bowl Sunday traditionally has meant super businesses for super-sized televisions. Businesses including Best Buy and HHGregg told Volunteer TV they have already scored a financial touchdown for Super Bowl XLIV.
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