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UT College of Nursing Expands Programs to Help Meet Tennessee Healthcare Workforce Demand
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) - As hospitals and healthcare systems across Tennessee work to address workforce shortages, the University of Tennessee's College of Nursing is growing enrollment, expanding partnerships and increasing opportunities for future nurses. The college reports enrollment has increased by 45% during th...
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Annual Orange and Blue Blood Drive Returns to East Tennessee Next Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) - MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Kentucky Blood Center are gearing up for the 39th Annual Orange and Blue Blood Drive Competition Week, an event that combines SEC football rivalry with a lifesaving mission. The weeklong blood drive will take place November 16 through November 20 at MEDIC donor ...
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KCSO Searching for Vehicle After Powell High School Student Injured in Hit-and-Run
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) - The Knox County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a Powell High School student Monday morning. According to the sheriff's office, the incident happened at approximately 7:51 a.m. as a student was crossing the road t...
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Knoxville Man Charged with DUI, Assault and Child Endangerment After Crash, Police Say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - A Knoxville man is facing multiple charges after police said he crashed into another vehicle, assaulted the other driver, and fled the scene while three children were in his vehicle. According to police reports, the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Val...
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Two Caregivers Indicted for Murder, Neglect in Death of Vulnerable Adult in Fentress County
FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI) - Two women are facing serious criminal charges following an investigation into the death of a vulnerable adult in Fentress County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents joined the Jamestown Police Department in investigating the 2024 death of Andrew Willis, wh...
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