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Authorities say fire at Middle Tennessee mosque site was arson

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:35
Federal investigators have decided a suspicious fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a future mosque was arson.

Police: Surveillance photos full of clues about Knoxville cafeteria shooter

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:33
Knoxville police released still pictures captured by surveillance video in S&S Cafeteria the night a cashier was shot and killed during a robbery.

Customers remember S&S Cafeteria cashier

Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:32
Restaurant customer Patsy Brown is one of the many cafeteria faithfuls who will greatly miss Giles.  "The gentleman who was killed is a wonderful person. He always had a smile, was kind, and talked to you if you needed to talk. He was a good representative of this company."

Nearby workers shocked by fatal shooting during Knoxville cafeteria robbery

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:32
People who work near S&S Cafeteria in Bearden were still in shock Friday about the fatal cashier shooting during a robbery attempt Thursday night.

What you need to know about Boomsday!

Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:28
Knoxville's most explosive event is scheduled for Sunday, September 5th along the downtown waterfront.  Before you head out to watch the fireworks and enjoy the family friendly event, here's what you need to know:

United Way of Greater Knoxville kicks off campaign

Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:18
The 2010 United Way campaign of Greater Knoxville kicked off Friday morning at Neyland Stadium.

Weather conditions leave some crops in poor condition

Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:12
Excessive drought and heat this season has left agriculture in Knox and Sumner counties in poor condition.

Vols fans excited about 2010 season, but say they're realistic

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:01
Despite their excitement about the Vols 2010 season, fan expectations are low.

Body of Sevierville teen recovered from Douglas Lake

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:49
A diver recovered the body of Malachi B. Sancreek, 17, a Pigeon Forge High School senior, after an overnight search in Douglas Lake.

Knoxville cashier's new beginning ended by armed robber

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:32
Many who knew Dan Giles, the cashier who was shot and killed during a restaurant robbery in Bearden, say he was overcoming a long battle with alcohol addiction.

Lanes of I-40 west re-open in West Knoxville after emergency repairs

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:16
Two lanes of Interstate 40 westbound are re-open Friday after emergency repairs near the Gallaher View Exit in West Knoxville.

UT game day activities begin at 3:45 p.m.

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:03
Game day activities are set to begin at 3:45 p.m. Saturday with the traditional Vol Walk before Tennessee takes on UT-Martin in the season opener.

Cashier shot, killed during robbery at Bearden cafeteria

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:00
A cashier at a cafeteria in Bearden was shot in the chest Thursday night and later died. Police say the gunman fled on foot.

Roaches bomb Knoxville buffet score

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 16:51
Little roaches were a big problem at the lowest scoring Knoxville restaurant when a health inspector came calling.

FBI agent: Patrons with guns at robbery scene may not be good idea

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 14:42
Although some people have suggested being armed as protection if you wound up at the scene of a restaurant robbery, a Knoxville FBI agent says that's usually not a good idea.

10 About Town: September 3-5

Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 07:11
John Martin brings you some of this weekend's biggest and best events right here in East Tennessee.

Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:29
Stark differences exist between the oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico and the blast that led to the massive BP spill. Mostly notably, no one was killed and no crude was gushing into the water, but the distinctions...

Police kill gunman who held 3 at Discovery Channel

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 04:29
A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three people...

Temporary cap that stopped oil gusher removed

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 02:09
Engineers removed a temporary cap Thursday that stopped oil from gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from BP's blown-out well in mid-July. No more oil was expected to leak into the sea, but crews were standing by with...

Earl weakens but still powerful as it smacks NC

More Local News - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 00:29
The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and perhaps most...
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