Troopers Rescue Girl and Arrest Kidnapping Suspect
Troopers rescued a 13 year old girl Tuesday on Interstate Forty in Jefferson County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. They arrested 20 year old Brendan Arthurs, wanted in North Carolina for kidnapping and child sexual assault. The girl was taken to University of Tennessee Medical Center for care.
Read MoreJohnson City Shop Owner Wins National Pitch Competition
A downtown Johnson City shop owner has won ten thousand dollars in Main Street America’s national pitch competition. Lora Eshbach, co-founder of The Generalist, plans to add a photo booth and an in-house print shop. She says the additions will help the store work toward buying its historic downtown space.
Read MoreSnow Advisory Issued for East Tennessee Mountains
A winter weather advisory runs from seven tonight through seven Saturday morning for East Tennessee mountains above three thousand feet. Forecasters expect one to four inches of snow and gusts up to thirty five miles an hour. Drivers should prepare for slippery roads and hazardous travel through mountain passes.
Read MoreFire Destroys Dining Hall at Clyde Austin 4H Center
A fire destroyed the dining hall at the Clyde Austin four-H Center in Greene County Wednesday afternoon. University of Tennessee officials say the fire was reported around two. The dining hall was empty, and no visitors were on site. No injuries were reported. The cause has not been determined.
Read MoreHistoric Ocean Liner Completes Final Journey
The S-S United States’ final journey lasted over seven hours Wednesday. Larger than the Titanic, it once held the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing.
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