FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF / WVLT) – Two people from Tennessee were behind bars in the Pee Dee after leading deputies on a chase over the weekend. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said Mara Ivey, of Caryville, and Charles Owens, of Lafollette, were arrested Saturday. Both were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, while…… MORE
Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says a Knoxville man is sentenced after he passed out and crashed into a garage. Knoxville Police went to a home on Orangewood Road on May 8th last year after 33-year-old Jeremiah Mills drove off the road and crashed into a garage. Officers found Mills unresponsive in the driver’s…… MORE
As a thank you to our military, first responders, teachers and more who work tirelessly every day to serve our country and communities, Dollywood’s Public Employees Appreciation Days returns this spring and provides qualifying guests the opportunity to buy a one-day Dollywood admission ticket online for just $49 plus tax. The exclusive offer can be…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 20-year-old man is arrested and multiple firearms are seized following a traffic stop Sunday on Clinton Highway. Knoxville Police Department officials say Community Engagement Response Team officers stopped 20-year-old Timir Thomas around 7:30 p.m. after spotting his Lexus sedan on Clinton Highway. KPD says Thomas had an outstanding warrant for felony…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) Blount County Schools officials Monday announcing a new director of schools. Justin Ridge has been named the district’s new director, replacing Dr. Alisa Teffeteller, who has been serving in an interim role since late February. According to BCS, Ridge is an experienced educator and administrator, overseeing homebound, homeschool and alternative programs for…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) At the tail-end of cookie season, groups of Girl Scouts across the country are hoping to sell the last of their stock, including here in Knoxville. The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians are hosting a cookie pop-up shop as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. May will mark the end of…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A woman has been indicted on several charges following the death of a Knoxville councilman’s daughter in a head-on collision. A Knox County grand jury indicted 25-year-old Savannah Stanley earlier this month on five counts, including vehicular homicide and vehicular assault, in connection to the death of 21-year-old Kylie Roberto – the…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s theme is “Respect…… MORE
Knoxville Police have arrested the third person involved in an attempted murder and carjacking at BucketHead Tavern. 36-year-old Michael Thompson’s arrest comes after two others, 25 year-old Tre’Veon Bradley and 24 year-old Jaden Moore were arrested in November and December of last year. KPD says Thompson was wanted on a grand jury indictment that charged…… MORE
Knoxville Police say that a man wanted for attempted murder has been taken into custody. 42-year-old Willie Tolbert, who police say is wanted for two counts of attempted first-degree murder, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and other weapon charges was arrested today (Monday). On April 9th, Officers responded to an alley behind…… MORE
