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Hardin Valley students explore new building Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:30 -0000
For two hours Thursday, hundreds of Hardin Valley Academy students practiced going to school.

Petition inadvertently triggers election in OR Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:01 -0000
OAK RIDGE - Call it the surprise election for Oak Ridge Charter Commission seats.

Seniors, advocate lauded at Covenant awards luncheon Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Covenant Health honored four outstanding senior adults and one senior advocate at a gala luncheon Thursday at the Knoxville Convention Center.

Man gets life for '07 attack Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
"Not again."Robin Lynn Cooper Jr.'s girlfriend groaned those words when she walked inside the Rowan Road home she shared with the 44-year-old man to find a sexually savaged and repeatedly strangled prostitute.

Jefferson Co. voters OK sales tax, new school board members Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:15:00 -0000
Voters approved a 1/2-cent increase in the sales tax for Jefferson County Aug. 7. Final numbers for the vote were 2,415 for the increase and 1,165 against.

Tanker catches fire while being fueled Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:37:00 -0000
A tanker-truck caught fire this afternoon at a tank farm on Middlebrook Pike, triggering a vigorous response from firefighters who quickly extinguished the blaze.

KCSO arrests accused child molester Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:33:00 -0000
An alleged child molester who preyed on a female relative was arrested today and jailed on a $500,000 bond, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Covenant Health honors senior adults, advocates Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:11:00 -0000
Covenant Health honored four outstanding senior adults and one senior advocate at a gala luncheon at noon today at Knoxville Convention Center.

Stolen bus recovered; suspect found key, drove away Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:37:00 -0000
A Knoxville police investigator this morning was obtaining a theft warrant against a man who allegedly stole a school bus that was later recovered in Georgia.

Legal questions squelch planned 2nd District school supplies giveaway Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:46:00 -0000
Knox County Commission candidate Amy Broyles scuttled plans to distribute school supplies for children at polling stations today after questions arose about the legality of the giveaway.

Jones elected Knox sheriff Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:30 -0000
The events of "Black Wednesday" didn't seem to hurt Knox County Sheriff Jimmy "J.J." Jones in his bid to the office he was appointed to - twice - by Knox County Commission. Jones, a Republican, handily defeated former Knoxville Mayor Randy Tyree, a Democrat. With all precincts reporting, Jones had pulled in roughly 58 percent of the votes cast in Thursday's election.

Tuke wins Dem primary Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:15 -0000
Bob Tuke was closing in on a win in the Democratic Senate primary late Thursday.

Easy wins claimed by new commissioners Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:10 -0000
For the first time since Jan. 31, 2007, all Knox County commissioners will have been elected by the people once they take the oath of office.

Ballard sweeps into office Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:09 -0000
Republican Phil Ballard swept to an easy victory in the property assessor's race Thursday night over two opponents, declaring, "It's been a great win."

Overbey squeaks past Finney Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:09 -0000
MARYVILLE - By the tightest of margins, state Rep. Doug Overbey of Maryville unseated fellow Republican and state Sen. Raymond Finney on Thursday night, apparently ending Finney's legislative tenure after one term.

Boy accused of trying to kill parents Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
NASHVILLE - Police say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder for an attack on his parents at their upscale Nashville home.

State briefs: Aug. 8 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Board files complaint against Moncier The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility has initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against a Knoxville defense attorney recently suspended by a federal judge from the practice of federal law.

Monroe County trustee ousted Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:22:00 -0000
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. - Monroe County will have a new trustee with incumbent Tammy Miller losing to challenger Marna Maynard Hull. Vote totals were 3,680 votes cast for Miller and 3,902 for Hull.

Five-state yard sale gets under way Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:48:00 -0000
GADSDEN, Ala. — Bargain hunters — get ready for the sales.

Primary to decide Alexander opponent, House seats Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:36:00 -0000
NASHVILLE -- Two freshman Tennessee congressmen who share little when it comes to geography or ideology face tough challenges in Thursday's primary election.

Venable: Starting them out early Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Random chads - pregnant, hanging, swinging, bent or otherwise - gleaned from 'lection day precincts:

Legal question leads candidate to abandon 'good idea' Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:09 -0000
Knox County Commission candidate Amy Broyles scuttled plans to distribute children's school supplies at polling stations Thursday after questions arose about the legality of the giveaway.

Trustee Sisk coasts to victory Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:08 -0000
Republican Fred Sisk handily beat his Democratic opponent, Robert Bratton, with 61 percent of the vote in the trustee's race Thursday and declared he will continue "trying to do my job."

Campfield wins despite being outspent 2-to-1 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:08 -0000
Stacey Campfield held off another primary challenge for his state House seat Thursday night, winning a three-way race despite being outspent nearly 2-to-1.

Twice-appointed Witt stays in Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:07 -0000
Twice appointed as Knox County's register of deeds, Sherry Witt claimed the position handily Thursday with almost 62 percent of the vote.

McGee defeats incumbent Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:07 -0000
A Knox County General Sessions Court judge for 21 years, McGee, 59, won election to the bench of Criminal Court Division II.

Arnett wins clerk position Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:06 -0000
Foster D. Arnett Jr. won the Knox County clerk's race with 75.3 percent of the vote, beating challenger Amy Henley Vandergriff.

Charter amendments pass resoundingly Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:06 -0000
Knox County voters approved two changes to the county charter Thursday night aimed at making government more accountable.

Roe slides past Davis in 1st District House race Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
It's "one and done" for U.S. Rep. David Davis, R-Johnson City.

Haynes among House's youngest Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
As the apparent winner of the 14th House District seat representing Farragut and Hardin Valley, Ryan Haynes will be one of the youngest representatives serving in the Tennessee General Assembly.

Nicodemus wins Dem primary Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Retired audiologist Barbara Nicodemus will face Republican Bill Dunn in the general election contest for the 16th District Tennessee House seat, which represents much of North and Northwest Knoxville.

Obama sees convention harmony Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHICAGO - Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday dismissed suggestions that the nominating convention could be marred by tensions between his supporters and the die-hard backers of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Election 2008: In brief Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Anderson CountyCLINTON - Two of three incumbent Anderson County school board members in contested races held on to their posts, but one longtime board member was defeated Thursday.

Candidates discuss pop-culture favorites Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - John McCain 's favorite television commander in chief plays the first black U.S. president.

Election day: Scene and heard Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Celebrating 20th-century style?It was 9:45 p.m. Thursday at the Republicans' victory gathering at the Crowne Plaza. Twelve Republican candidates took the stage, each speaking about what they've enjoyed during this campaign.

McCain calls for probe of company he once aided Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WILMINGTON, Ohio - Republican John McCain called Thursday for a federal investigation into plans by the DHL shipping company that could cost 10,000 jobs here, as he and his campaign manager took criticism for helping DHL complete a merger in 2003 that led to its current plans.

U.S. combat troops could be out by fall 2010 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by October 2010, with the last soldiers out three years after that, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Blog: Election day in Knox County Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:38:00 -0000
Twelve Republican candidates take the stage, each speaking on what they've enjoyed during this campaign. Each was met with applause and, at the end of Fred Sisk's speech, he said, "Let's party like it's 1999." Which would seem a setback, but everybody knew what he meant.

Md. mayor furious over raid Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:20 -0000
BERWYN HEIGHTS, Md. - Mayor Cheye Calvo got home from work, saw a package addressed to his wife on the front porch and brought it inside, putting it on a table.

Story of missing Florida toddler grabs public’s attention Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:10 -0000
ORLANDO, Fla. - What's captivated us are the photos - the toddler's fawnlike eyes and chubby cheeks resting in her hands.

A big November for paper ballots Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
SAN DIEGO - Come November, more Americans might cast their ballots on paper than in any other election in U.S. history.

Suggestions on how to not sweat the heat Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
It's the sweaty season for most of the country, the time of year when the least exertion outside gets the pores pouring.

At least 9 killed as SUV packed with 19 rolls over Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
FLORENCE, Ariz. - A sport utility vehicle packed with suspected illegal immigrants flipped over on a rural highway southeast of Phoenix, killing at least nine people Thursday, authorities said.

Average ER waiting time nears 1 hour, CDC reports Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
ATLANTA - The average time that hospital emergency room patients wait to see a doctor has grown from about 38 minutes to almost an hour over the past decade, according to new federal statistics released Wednesday.

Grease tanks attract thieves Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Hidden behind many northern California restaurants, tanks of used deep-fryer grease have become like pots of gold - smelly, greasy gold - for thieves looking to cash in on a spike in demand for the biodegradable fuel known as biodiesel.

Do we have to slow down as we age? Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Though no one knows exactly what day it will be - indeed for each of us, it is different - there comes a point when the mirror is no longer the amiable companion we used to know.

Computers combed for anthrax clues Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Computers seized last week from a Frederick, Md., library may hold clues about the 2001 anthrax letters and the Army scientist accused of mailing them, the FBI said Thursday.

Long-distance warfare tense Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. - The Air National Guardsmen who operate Predator drones over Iraq via remote control, launching deadly missile attacks from the safety of Southern California 7,000 miles away, are suffering some of the same psychological stresses as their comrades on the battlefield.

Traffic tip: Aug. 8 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In Claiborne and Grainger counties, traffic on U.S. 25E (state Route 32) has been shifted onto the new alignment between the Grainger/Claiborne county line and Little Sycamore Road.

Bush begins Olympic odyssey Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BEIJING - President Bush's Olympic odyssey started with a game of political one-upmanship Thursday, as his blunt critique of the host country prompted China to warn the U.S. president to stop meddling in its business.

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